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Mentorkids USA

EIN 86-0865368 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MentorKids USA is a Christian based organization that equips and empowers youth to be transformative leaders in their lives, their families, and their communities. The Organization supports their program activities primarily through contributions and grants.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
78
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$84,250, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (5)
  1. $401,192 spent. PALOMINO PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD: LOCATED NEAR 32ND ST BETWEEN GREENWAY RD AND BELL RD., OUR PALOMINO PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED 223 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 64% OF STUDENTS EITHER IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR READING LEVELS OVER THE SUMMER, 52% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN KEY LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND 50% REPORTED HAVING A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
  2. $245,586 spent. MARYVALE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD: LOCATED NEAR 74TH AVE AND CAMELBACK ROAD, OUR MARYVALE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED OVER 144 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 90% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 90% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 90% OF STUDENTS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD READING. 100% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
  3. $179,214 spent. PAIUTE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD: LOCATED NEAR 70TH ST. AND OSBORN RD., OUR PAIUTE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED 89 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8TH WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 71% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 71% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 73% OF STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF READING. 86% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
  4. $177,593 spent. SOUTH PHOENIX PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD: LOCATED AT 4615 S. 22ND STREET PHOENIX AZ. 85040 OUR SOUTH PHOENIX PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM YOUTH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS INVOLVED 32 CHILDREN AND SUMMER PROGRAM 53 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 90% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 95% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 75% OF STUDENTS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD READING. 85% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE ILEAD PROGRAM PROVIDES AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (ILEADERS) WITH WORK READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. A DISTINGUISHING PROGRAM FEATURE IS THAT ALL ILEADERS ARE PROVIDED PART-TIME, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AS TUTORS AND MENTORS TO YOUNGER YOUTH IN OUR K-8 AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, OR WITH A LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNER. MENTORKIDS ILEAD PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND AND IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT LIVE BETWEEN 16TH - 32ND STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND ROESER.
  5. $96,827 spent. TEMPE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD: LOCATED NEAR APACHE AND PRICE ROAD, OUR TEMPE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED OVER 87 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 85% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 85% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 90% OF STUDENTS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD READING. 86% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 June 1997.

    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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