Nonprofit · EIN 45-3818994
CREATING YOUNG MINDS
Tax-exempt · LAKE DALLAS, TX 75065
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $49,496 | $46,126 | $3,370 | $3,374 | $60,300 | -$56,926 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $46,764 | $68,897 | -$22,133 | $4 | $60,300 | -$60,296 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $155,135 | $168,309 | -$13,174 | $30,204 | $60,300 | -$30,096 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,506
- Program service revenue
- $6,990
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,300
- Occupancy
- $18,759
- Other expenses
- $25,067
- Program services (functional)
- $43,483
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,374
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,300
- Net assets, end of year
- -$56,926
- Cash, savings and investments
- $3,374
- Gross receipts
- $49,496
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHIS CROWDER | PRESIDENT | 50 | $0 |
| SHIRA A ACKERMAN | ACADEMIC DIR | 50 | $0 |
| CHARLEY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHIS CROWDER | PRESIDENT | 50 | $0 |
| SHIRA A ACKERMAN | ACADEMIC DIR | 50 | $0 |
| CHARLEY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHIS CROWDER | PRESIDENT | 50 | $0 |
| SHIRA A ACKERMAN | ACADEMIC DIR | 50 | $0 |
| CHARLEY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 737 BLACK WALNUT DR, LAKE DALLAS, TX 75065-2227
- In care of
- % SHIRA A ACKERMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SHIRA A ACKERMAN, ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (201) 923-9039
- Website
- WWW.CREATINGYOUNGMINDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUCHI GUPTA CPA LLC
Mission
VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLA
Program accomplishments
- VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AROUND THE WORLD. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, WE ALSO HELPED THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN MAINTAIN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, INCLUDING A LAWN COMPANY, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND BASKETBALL COACHING.Expenses $32,774
- VISION: OUR VISION IS FOR THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. CREATING YOUNG MINDSTM EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, CHARACTER, AND RESPONSIBILITY. DURING 2024, WE HELPED OVER 150 KIDS AND YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 30 FROM MULTIPLE STATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED FIVE FREE YOUTH CAMPS, A TOY DRIVE, AND THREE FOOD DRIVES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR YOUNG MEN COMPETED IN ELEVEN BASKETBALL EVENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES, SCOUTS, AND AGENTS. FIVE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. ANOTHER FIFTEEN OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED CONTRACTS TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AROUND THE WORLD. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, WE ALSO HELPED THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN MAINTAIN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, INCLUDING A LAWN COMPANY, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND BASKETBALL COACHING.Expenses $10,709
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3818994
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,374
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,496
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $49,496 | $46,126 | $3,374 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $46,764 | $68,897 | $4 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $155,135 | $168,309 | $30,204 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3818994).
Questions about CREATING YOUNG MINDS
- What is the EIN of CREATING YOUNG MINDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATING YOUNG MINDS is 45-3818994.
- Is CREATING YOUNG MINDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to CREATING YOUNG MINDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATING YOUNG MINDS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CREATING YOUNG MINDS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CREATING YOUNG MINDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATING YOUNG MINDS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CREATING YOUNG MINDS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $49,496, expenses of $46,126 and total assets of $3,374 at year end.
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