MINDS MATTER OF BOSTON INC

EIN: 510494632 501(c)(3) Youth Development

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$1,344,875
Total Expenses
$1,756,978
Total Assets
$2,589,082
Net Assets
$2,482,904
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
GREGORY CHERY
Phone
6173483712
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MINDS MATTER OF BOSTON INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

MINDS MATTER CONNECTS DRIVEN AND DETERMINED STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE PEOPLE, PREPARATION, AND POSSIBILITIES TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, CREATE THEIR FUTURE, AND CHANGE THE WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,315,738
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,137
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,344,875

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $179,048
Salaries & Benefits $1,071,959
Fundraising Expenses $223,587
Program Expenses $1,340,344
Other Expenses $505,971
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,756,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,344,875 $1,532,128 -0.1%
Expenses $1,756,978 $1,555,111 +0.1%
Net Income $-412,103 $-22,983 +16.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
15
Volunteers
14

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
4
$170,313
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER ALVAREZ CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PUGATCH TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA YOUNGER SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEAGHAN MAHONEY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETHANY ROSSI DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVERY ZUCK DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINH LE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICIO SANCHEZ DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS LEE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN YIH DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JALLICIA JOLLY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN SMITH DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY CHERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$143,980 $26,333 $170,313
LINDSEY ALVES SENIOR DIR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$106,274 $24,610 $130,884
MEREDITH TRAQUINA DIR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$143,097 $19,511 $162,608
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 $1,344,875 $1,756,978 $2,589,082 $-412,103
2024 $1,532,128 $1,555,111 $2,890,402 $-22,983
2023 $1,932,467 $1,217,973 $2,864,397 $714,494
2022 $1,424,440 $838,307 $2,265,291 $586,133
2021 $983,997 $563,824 $1,673,703 $420,173
2020 $630,879 $425,792 $1,224,574 $205,087
2019 $713,443 $468,102 $940,573 $245,341
2018 $557,070 $361,126 $660,740 $195,944
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