Creating Young Minds
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLA
- Income
- $49,496
- Spending
- $46,126
- Reserves
- -14.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (2)
- $32,774 spent. VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AROUND THE WORLD. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, WE ALSO HELPED THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN MAINTAIN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, INCLUDING A LAWN COMPANY, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND BASKETBALL COACHING.
- $10,709 spent. VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AROUND THE WORLD. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, WE ALSO HELPED THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN MAINTAIN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, INCLUDING A LAWN COMPANY, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND BASKETBALL COACHING.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 August 2014.
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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