Nonprofit · EIN 83-1429530
YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $529,269 | $397,860 | $131,409 | $413,719 | $0 | $413,719 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $389,377 | $295,991 | $93,386 | $185,699 | $1,847 | $183,852 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $299,143 | $194,376 | $104,767 | $104,209 | $0 | $104,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $529,269
- of which government grants
- $100,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $6,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,985
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $152,321
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,803
- Accounting fees
- $2,651
- Travel
- $66,581
- Program services (functional)
- $397,860
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $283,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $413,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $413,719
- Gross receipts
- $529,269
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUEL ALMONTE | Board Chair Highest-paid employee | 0 | $95,000 |
| ANDREW ISAACSON | Board Member Officer | 0 | $18,000 |
| JAMAAL WEATHERSPOON | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRANDON SLAUGHTER | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JAMIAN POLK | Chair of Adv Board Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID LOPEZ | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NUNES BACELAR | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUEL ALMONTE | Board Chair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $95,000 |
| JAMAAL WEATHERSPOON | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRANDON SLAUGHTER | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ANDY ISAACSON | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JAMIAN POLK | Chair of Adv Board Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID LOPEZ | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NUNES BACELAR | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUEL ALMONTE | Board Chair CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $84,583 |
| JAMAAL WEATHERSPOON | Secretary Officer | – | $0 |
| BRANDON SLAUGHTER | Treasurer Officer | – | $0 |
| ANDY ISAACSON | Dir of Ext Relations Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMIAN POLK | Chair of Advisory Boar Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID LOPEZ | InHouse Counsel Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 137 MONTAGUE STREET STE 185, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-3548
- In care of
- % MANUEL ALMONTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Manuel I Almonte, 3710 S EMPORIA WAY Ste V202, Aurora, CO 80014
- Signed the 990
- MANUEL ALMONTE, Board Chair & CEO
- Phone
- (347) 352-1234
- Website
- www.youngmastermind.org
- Return prepared by
- Innovative Accounting Services
Mission
Camping to Connect empowers young men of color to redefine their futures through transformative outdoor experiences that foster leadership, brotherhood, emotional growth, and environmental stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- Young Masterminds Initiative, Inc. DBA Camping to Connect addresses the youth loneliness epidemic through free, nature-based social- emotional learning and culturally responsive peer-mentorship for young men of color,ages 12 to 24, from underserved urban communities in New York City and the Denver/Front Range area.Programming includes weekend wilderness camping trips and single-day outdoor programs led by trained adult mentors, built around a Learn-Lead-Reflect model that builds emotional awareness, resilience, and belonging through structured group reflection and rotating peer leadership roles. All gear, transportation, meals, and instruction are provided at no cost to participants.Expenses $397,860 · revenue $529,269
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 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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1429530
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $413,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $529,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $529,269 | $397,860 | $413,719 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $389,377 | $295,991 | $185,699 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $299,143 | $194,376 | $104,209 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE is 83-1429530.
- Is YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE 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 YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Manuel I Almonte.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (MANUEL ALMONTE, Board Chair).
- How much revenue does YOUNG MASTERMINDS INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $529,269, expenses of $397,860 and total assets of $413,719 at year end.
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