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Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships Inc

EIN 85-2395210 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MENTORSHIPS IN DENTISTRY, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ORAL HEALTH PROFESSION THROUGH MENTORSHIP. WE PROVIDE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO CAREER PATHWAYS IN ORAL HEALTH. THROUGH MEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WE OPEN DOORS TO THE PROFESSION. ROOTED IN SHARED PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP, OUR MENTORS AND MENTEES GROW TOGETHER STRENGTHENING THE DENTAL WORKFORCE, ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE.

Income
$57,270
Spending
$105,644
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 84% of income.

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)
  1. $69,698 spent. MIND YOUTH SUMMITS ARE IMMERSIVE, ONE-DAY EVENTS HOSTED AT DENTAL SCHOOLS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LIMITED EXPOSURE TO CAREERS IN ORAL HEALTH. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON LAB ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE, AND ARE MATCHED 2:1 WITH DENTAL STUDENTS OR PROFESSIONAL MENTORS. EACH SUMMIT ENDS WITH A WHITE COAT CEREMONY AND AN INVITATION TO JOIN MIND'S PRE-DENTAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - CREATING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND A CLEAR PATH INTO DENTISTRY.
  2. $8,245 spent. MIND'S PRE-DENTAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTS COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DENTISTS FOR ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP MENTORING SESSIONS TO PREPARE FOR DENTAL SCHOOL. MENTEES ALSO JOIN MONTHLY WEBINARS AND MIXERS FOR CAREER INSIGHT, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. THEY'RE INVITED TO VOLUNTEER AT MIND SUMMITS, GAINING DENTAL SCHOOL EXPOSURE, NETWORKING WITH FACULTY AND DENTAL STUDENTS, AND REINFORCING THEIR PATH INTO ORAL HEALTH CAREERS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 January 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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