THE MIND TRUST INC

EIN: 204560286 501(c)(3) Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$57,932,587
Total Expenses
$35,611,037
Total Assets
$58,731,314
Net Assets
$54,435,661
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
BRANDON BROWN
Phone
3178228102
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE MIND TRUST INC, founded in 2006, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $57.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $22.3M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

THE MIND TRUST STRIVES TO PROVIDE EVERY STUDENT IN INDIANAPOLIS AND BEYOND WITH ACCESS TO AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,828,298 Revenue: $0

THE MIND TRUST'S INDIANAPOLIS-BASED TEAM IS PASSIONATE ABOUT IMPROVING EDUCATION AND LIFE OUTCOMES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN INDIANAPOLIS AND BEYOND. THE MIND TRUST ACHIEVES ITS GOALS BY EXECUTING ON WORK...

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THE MIND TRUST'S INDIANAPOLIS-BASED TEAM IS PASSIONATE ABOUT IMPROVING EDUCATION AND LIFE OUTCOMES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN INDIANAPOLIS AND BEYOND. THE MIND TRUST ACHIEVES ITS GOALS BY EXECUTING ON WORK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GROWING GREAT SCHOOLS: THE MIND TRUST HAS SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH OF OVER 50 HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN INDIANAPOLIS. THE MIND TRUST CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS AND INVESTMENTS IN SCHOOLS AND NETWORKS THAT HAVE PROVEN RESULTS FOR STUDENTS. SUPPORTING EXISTING SCHOOLS: THE MIND TRUST MANAGES INVESTMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO FOSTER COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENSURE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 60 INDIANAPOLIS CHARTER AND INNOVATION NETWORK SCHOOLS. ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY: GREAT SCHOOLS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR A THRIVING INDIANAPOLIS. THE MIND TRUST IS PROUD TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN OUR CITY TO CONNECT WITH SCHOOLS, SUPPORT STUDENTS, AND ADVOCATE TO ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR EVERY STUDENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,735,171 Revenue: $21,140,833

THE MIND TRUST'S TEAM IS FOCUSED ON CREATING AND MANAGING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. THE MIND TRUST HAS HELPED DEVELOP AND MANAGE TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS...

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THE MIND TRUST'S TEAM IS FOCUSED ON CREATING AND MANAGING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. THE MIND TRUST HAS HELPED DEVELOP AND MANAGE TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING INDIANA LEARNS, INDY SUMMER LEARNING LABS, AND EXPANDING WHAT WORKS. IN ADDITION, THE MIND TRUST SUPPORTS INDIANAPOLIS PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM AND NATIONAL PARTNERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER CITY PROOF POINTS FOR EDUCATION TRANSITIONS. IN FY25, THE MIND TRUST MANAGED THE INDIANA LEARNS, INDY SUMMER LEARNING LABS, AND EXPANDING WHAT WORKS PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTED A NATIONAL PARTNER TO DESIGN AND FACILITATE THE NORTH STAR FELLOWSHIP IN CONNECTICUT AS A STRATEGY TO MEET THE NEED FOR MORE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS IN CONNECTICUT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,689,333
Program Service Revenue $21,135,996
Investment Income $1,152,619
Other Revenue $-45,361
TOTAL REVENUE $57,932,587

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,415,087
Salaries & Benefits $6,247,424
Fundraising Expenses $523,828
Program Expenses $33,563,469
Other Expenses $2,948,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,611,037

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $57,932,587 $49,302,138 +0.2%
Expenses $35,611,037 $43,542,749 -0.2%
Net Income $22,321,550 $5,759,389 +2.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
43
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$669,956
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
5
$1,231,515
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRANDON BROWN CEO 40.00
Officer
$363,128 $54,852 $417,980
LESLIE SHEGOG EXECUTIVE VP AND COO 40.00
Key Emp
$257,084 $53,383 $310,467
KRISTIN GRIMME CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$219,436 $50,457 $269,893
CORRIE LAPP SVP OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$200,639 $51,337 $251,976
PATRICK JONES SVP LEADERSHIP & EQUITY 40.00
Key Emp
$191,784 $46,239 $238,023
KELLI MARSHALL SVP OF SCHOOLS 40.00
Key Emp
$183,202 $25,662 $208,864
KIMBERLY PRESTON SVP OF POLICY 40.00
Key Emp
$182,540 $21,728 $204,268
SEANA MURPHY SD INDIANA LEARNS 40.00
Highest
$140,469 $4,200 $144,669
LAUREN PETERSON VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$134,709 $21,448 $156,157
LUKE LENNON SD LEADERSHIP & DEV 40.00
Highest
$133,330 $32,385 $165,715
MADELINE POULAKIDAS SD OF FINANCE AND OPERATION 40.00
Highest
$126,343 $45,792 $172,135
STACY HELMUTH SD OF DEVELOPEMENT 40.00
Highest
$122,568 $47,649 $170,217
JIM SCHUMACHER BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MURTLOW BOARD TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN JONES SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY BYRNES DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM ACEVEDO DAVIS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAEHA DEAN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HARRIS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA KUBACKI DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE LEWIS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MILES DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE PAULEY DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SHANE DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SHREWSBERRY DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $57,932,587 $35,611,037 $58,731,314 $22,321,550
2024 $49,302,138 $43,542,749 $34,049,326 $5,759,389
2023 $29,881,369 $21,711,220 $26,440,445 $8,170,149
2022 $10,830,656 $19,634,093 $18,983,816 $-8,803,437
2021 $26,157,589 $22,006,276 $28,455,192 $4,151,313
2020 $20,265,397 $14,886,969 $22,651,490 $5,378,428
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