Mind Shift
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mind Shift is a specialized, non-profit staffing agency that harnesses the unique talents of autistic professionals to drive business success and strengthen communities.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 55%
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $76,383, director of operations
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 29% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $1.0 million spent. During 2025, Mind Shift advanced its mission of connecting individuals with meaningful employment while supporting workforce needs for business partners. Operating as an enhanced staffing agency, Mind Shift partners with businesses to connect them with highly capable individuals whose strengths, such as attention to detail, pattern recognition, consistency, and analytical thinking, align with critical workforce needs. Through a business-first model, Mind Shift supports both the employer and the employee, ensuring successful placements that improve retention, productivity, and overall workplace stability.Throughout fiscal year 2025, Mind Shift supported 39 active specialists placed in workforce roles and partnered with 16 active business partners. Additionally, 5 specialists transitioned to direct employment with partner organizations, demonstrating the effectiveness of Mind Shift's training and placement model in creating sustainable employment opportunities.
- $111,208 spent. The Mind Shift Academy, a structured, self-paced training program prepares candidates for the workforce while also helping the organization understand everyone's strengths, preferences, and support needs. Upon completion, participants may be placed into roles with partner companies or remain engaged as opportunities arise. Mind Shift does not guarantee job placement; rather, it focuses on equipping candidates with practical skills and insights that increase their employability and long-term success
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 April 2015.
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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