Mindshare Inc
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR NEW AND RISING EXECUTIVES AND FOUNDERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP CEOS FROM THE MOST PROMISING TECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES GROWTH COMPANIES IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION BUILD LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND FOSTERING TEAMWORK IN A COLLEGIAL ENVIRONMENT. ADDITIONALLY, AS CEOS COMPLETE THE MINDSHARE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATING ALUMNI TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS FORMED AND EXPAND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE NETWORK OF MINDSHARE ALUMNI.
- Income
- $125,402
- Spending
- $150,365
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FORUM EXCLUSIVELY FOR CEOS TO SHARE THEIR SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. EACH SESSION FOCUSES ON A DIFFERENT ASPECT OF NURTURING AND GROWING AN EMERGING BUSINESS AND OFFERS MENTORING PROGRAMS. CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP, FINANCING, BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TEAMS, SALES AND MARKETING, RISK MANAGEMENT, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND STORIES OF CEO SUCCESS AND FAILURE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTES EVENTS TO CONTINUE THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN ALUMNI AND CURRENT CLASS PARTICIPANTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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