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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2857248

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HURST, TX 76053

Financials

$1.6M$994K2022$916K$1M2023$1.4M$995K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$1,442,981$995,069$447,912$6,772,903$941,822$5,831,081
March 31, 2024990$916,377$1,015,933-$99,556$6,474,941$1,069,205$5,405,736
March 31, 2023990$1,612,976$994,422$618,554$6,493,221$1,210,429$5,282,792
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$959,502
Program service revenue
$85,581
Investment income
$282,411
Net rental income
$115,487
Net gain from sales of assets
$114,238
Other revenue
$115,487

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$194,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,077
Accounting fees
$15,626
Occupancy
$16,384
Travel
$56,571
Depreciation
$64,370
Program services (functional)
$552,600
Management and general (functional)
$303,436
Fundraising (functional)
$139,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,474,941
Total assets, end of year
$6,772,903
Total liabilities, end of year
$941,822
Net assets, end of year
$5,831,081
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,547,115
Publicly traded securities
$4,559,874
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,927,841
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,903,240
Gross receipts
$2,059,306
Employees
0
Volunteers
425
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
TX

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 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TREVOR MITCHELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
8$0$122,945$22,183
NGUYEN PHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
JENNY WISEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
BILLIE LEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
MICHELLE RAKSHYSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
DR RYAN DONLANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
DIARRA EDWARDSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
MATTHEW GUGGEMOSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
DR JEFF PAPATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
CHARLES STEINHICETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TREVOR MITCHELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
8$0$161,919$30,488
CHARLES STEINHICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
JENNY WISEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
NGUYEN PHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0$0
MICHELLE RAKSHYSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0$0
BILLIE LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
JEFF PAPATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
TREVOR MITCHELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
8$0$153,277$30,038
CHARLES STEINHICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
DEBORAH STONEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
VICKI HERDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
JENNY WISESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0$0
NGUYEN PHAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
MICHELLE RAKSHYSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
BILLIE LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0
JEFF PAPATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1315 BROOKSIDE DR, HURST, TX 76053-3952
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NGUYEN PHAM, 1315 BROOKSIDE DR, HURST, TX 76053
Signed the 990
MICHELLE RAKSHYS, TREASURER
Phone
(817) 607-5577
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MENSA FOUNDATION IS UNLEASHING INTELLIGENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - THE MENSA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS PURSUING THEIR HIGHER EDUCATIONAL GOALS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BASED ON ESSAYS OUTLINING THEIR PLANS AND ASPIRATIONS. WE ALSO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING WORK IN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE THROUGH THE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, AND THE MENSA FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. THE COPPER BLACK AWARD HIGHLIGHTS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT SOCIETY. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE GIFTED EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP, EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARDS, AND DISSERTATION MINI-GRANTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 126 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS.
    Expenses $343,695 · grants $183,750
  • JOURNAL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION - THE MENSA FOUNDATION PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THE MENSA RESEARCH JOURNAL FEATURES LEADING SCHOLARLY WORK AND RECENT RESEARCH ON INTELLIGENCE. OUR "EXCELLENCE IN" PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EXCELLENCE IN READING AND EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, SUPPORT GIFTED YOUTH AND INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. FOUNDATION COLLOQUIUMS OFFER DEEP EXPLORATION OF TIMELY TOPICS, SPARKING DIALOGUE AND NEW IDEAS, WHILE OUR BI-MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES ENGAGES AUDIENCES ON INTELLIGENCE, GIFTEDNESS, AND NEURODIVERSITY. IN 2025, WE LAUNCHED THE CHALLENGE, A PITCH-STYLE COMPETITION ENCOURAGING CREATIVE, COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO REAL-WORLD ISSUES.
    Expenses $208,905 · grants $10,450 · revenue $85,581

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2857248
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,772,903
Income (IRS master file)
$2,059,306

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$1,442,981$995,069$6,772,903XML
990March 2024$916,377$1,015,933$6,474,941XML
990March 2023$1,612,976$994,422$6,493,221XML
990March 2022$836,864$851,720$6,134,049IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990March 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 75-2857248).

Questions about MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 75-2857248.
Is MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names NGUYEN PHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,442,981, expenses of $995,069 and total assets of $6,772,903 at year end.

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