Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring educating and stabilizing low-income individuals and families in Sussex County Delaware who are experiencing hardship The organization operates a Community Support Center that provides access to emergency food assistance housing stabilization support financial literacy education and case management services Through a Housing First approach and comprehensive supportive services Unique Minds works to address immediate basic needs while equipping individuals and families with the tools and resources necessary to achieve long-term self-sufficiency and stability
- Income
- $131,868
- Spending
- $97,111
- Reserves
- 4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $790, secretary
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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% 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 (1)
- During the year Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc operated a Community Support Center in Sussex County Delaware serving low-income individuals and families experiencing financial hardship The organization provided emergency food assistance to approximately 193 families per month distributing over 61000 pounds of food annually In addition the organization offered emergency financial assistance to support housing stability utilities and basic needs along with individualized case management services to help clients navigate barriers to self-sufficiency Unique Minds also delivered financial literacy and budgeting support as well as youth mentorship programming through its Unique Angels Program Through these efforts the organization served over 1400 individuals and families helping to reduce food insecurity prevent homelessness and promote long-term stability within the community
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
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 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 June 2022.
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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