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Mentee

EIN 82-4458239 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide a global mentor network, education, and support. MENTEE offers people disadvantaged by our local and global systems opportunities to help them overcome their challenges. Through a vast and responsive online global mentor network, we offer guidance, education, professional development, personal enrichment & support, language training, and more. Our various programs respond to our community's needs. Combined our ecosystem offers lifelong support to help our mentees reach their full potential.

Income
$79,537
Spending
$88,932
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$12,000, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (6)
  1. $14,841 spent. The Global Mentor Hub operates year-round, connecting over 3,000 individuals, including trained global mentors and mentees, to provide support in areas such as higher education, professional development, and personal growth through an online platform.
  2. $9,999 spent. Fellowships & Accredited Learning delivers time-bound fellowship programs and has served 175 participants, combining mentorship, project-based learning, and skill development in areas such as leadership, design, coding, and language proficiency.
  3. $7,181 spent. The Education Scholarships program has provided scholarships through charitable donations, offering financial assistance to support educational expenses. During the tax year, the program awarded four scholarships.
  4. $3,190 spent. The Omid Fund is a charitable fund providing financial assistance to support educational expenses for women in Afghanistan. To date, three grants have been awarded.
  5. $1,833 spent. Mental Health & Well-Being Sessions offers structured sessions and resources to promote emotional resilience, mental health awareness, and community well-being, reaching approximately 4,800 participants.
  6. $1,833 spent. Remote Internships & Work Opportunities. Facilitates remote internship placements and professional experiences for participants to gain practical career skills and exposure.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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