Inspiring Minds of Youngstown Inc
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
TO ENGAGE INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXPOSURE TO LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES.
- Income
- $200,237
- Spending
- $208,468
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- -20.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 61
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 668% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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, 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)
- $155,302 spent. After-school programming inspires youth to reach their fullest potential through education and real-life experiences. The program is offered Monday - Thursday from 3 PM - 6 PM, at a time when many students would otherwise be home alone while parents/guardians are at work. Students work in a structured, safe, happy, compassionate and encouraging environment that promotes the next generation of leaders.In 2024, 20 high school students and 50 K8 students benefited from the program. The students' Educational and Personal Development activities include the following: one-on-one tutoring, STEM activities, mentoring sessions, financial literacy, and family night activities. During the year, the students participated in weekly physical fitness classes, line dancing classes, bi-weekly nutritional classes and monthly mental wellness sessions to promote their Health and Wellness. The students also participated in bi-weekly sessions with MyPath of Mahoning Valley, Goodwill Industries workshops, Junior Achievement Sessions and sessions at the Youngstown Business Incubator for College and Career Readiness and program visits from college representatives. The students were actively engaged in activities to promote their Personal Development, such as poetry writing, chess club, performing in band and orchestra concerts, hosting their annual Celebration of the Scholars Awards Ceremony and their annual Im Mom Mothers Day Celebration.This program was also supported during the year by in kind donations of services including instructors valued at $2,500; organizational development valued at $10,000 and training services valued at $2,000.
- $47,128 spent. Summer enrichment programming is a combination of fun activities that focus on all Impact Areas - Education, College & Career Readiness, Health & Wellness, Personal Development and Exposure to New Experiences. The summer program runs Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM. Summer enrichment helps students retain knowledge they would normally lose during the summer from being off of school. All of which is done in an environment surrounded with positive role models that can lead them to a promising future.In 2024, 20 high school students and 50 K8 students participated in summer enrichment. Activities included weekly swimming, physical fitness and mental wellness sessions; STEM activities at OHWow; college and career readiness sessions/activities with the Youngstown Business Incubator; sessions with YUMADOP (Youngstown Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program); 3D printing at the Youngstown Business Incubator and berry picking. Other field trips were taken to Ascend Rock Climbing, Camelot Bowling Lanes, On Target Outfitters, Fun and Stuff, Pioneer Water Park industry tours and college tours. The scholars also hosted their 2nd Annual Spelling Bee.
Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 February 2020.
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 November 4, 2026.
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