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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1429323

INSPIRING MINDS

Tax-exempt · WARREN, OH 44483

Financials

$2.8M$1.7M2023$2.2M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSPIRING MINDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,151,949$2,322,677-$170,728$5,058,130$1,568,426$3,489,704
December 31, 2023990$2,759,726$1,716,076$1,043,650$5,261,963$1,601,531$3,660,432
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,869,198
Program service revenue
$48,270
Investment income
$76,673
Net income from fundraising events
$157,808
Other revenue
$157,808

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$195,872
Other salaries and wages
$851,080
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,159,269
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,227
Accounting fees
$8,650
Occupancy
$146,690
Travel
$314,576
Depreciation
$85,354
Program services (functional)
$2,095,229
Management and general (functional)
$227,448

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,261,963
Total assets, end of year
$5,058,130
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,568,426
Net assets, end of year
$3,489,704
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,940,397
Publicly traded securities
$1,317,775
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,483,704
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,000
Gross receipts
$2,270,180
Employees
84
Volunteers
61
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
OH

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DERYCK TOLESCEO
Officer
40$185,135$10,737
PASTOR JOSEPH WALKERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TRINETTE SIMON CPATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEAN NOBLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALICIA MILLERVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANGELA MOSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CARLA BALDWINBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MEGAN WAGNERBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHERRI BERCHENIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DERYCK TOLESCEO
Officer
40$171,886$9,559
PASTOR JOSEPH WALKERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TRINETTE SIMON CPATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEAN NOBLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALICIA MILLERVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANGELA MOSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CARLA BALDWINBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MEGAN WALKERBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHERRI BERCHENIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
837 WOODLAND ST NE, WARREN, OH 44483-5112
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
175 Laird Ave NE, Warren OH 44483
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DERYCK TOLES, 837 Woodland St NE, Warren, OH 44483
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Deryck Toles, 197 Country Club Dr SE, Warren OH 44484
Signed the 990
Deryck Toles, CEO
Phone
(330) 469-6729
Return prepared by
S Jones and Associates LLC

Mission

TO ENGAGE INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXPOSURE TO LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • After school program to inspire youth to reach their full potential through education and real-life experiences. During the 2023-24 school year, 54 high school students, 40 7-8 graders and 120 3-6 graders benefitted from the program.Students in grades 3-12 participate in out-of-school learning focusing on: Education; College & Career Readiness; Health & Wellness, Personal Development; & Exposure to New Experiences. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis; however, high school students are able to participate from acceptance until graduation or if they choose not to continue.Education support improves academic performance, focuses on STEM concepts, reading & comprehension, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, homework completion & tutoring.College & Career Readiness activities include visits to colleges across the country, assistance with applications & scholarships, ACT/SAT prep & FAFSA completion. IM provides professional development & job training through resume building, mock interviews, proper dress etiquette & industry exploration tours.IM promotes Health & Wellness as youth learn about the benefits of leading a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle through physical fitness, nutrition & personal hygiene. Youth participate in physical activities to reduce obesity & improve self-esteem. Youth also learn about gardening & cooking in our onsite garden and training kitchen.Personal Development activities include service-learning projects to developing skills, attitudes & personal qualities that enable students to effectively navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well & achieve their goals.Exposure to New Experiences is designed to demonstrate to students how their dreams can take them anywhere. IM coordinates trips to provide new, eye-opening experiences that embrace culture, arts, hobbies, & interests to expose students to different ways of life & possibilities so they know what is available to them in the future if they set goals, work hard & persevere.To provide ongoing support to recent high school grads & young adults ages 17-25, IM provides Summer Career Development Program, an immersive workforce learning experience for young adults & to retain talent for the area.At the completion of the 2023-24 school year, all students promoted to the next grade level or graduated.To make certain that students are on track, IM programming includes: monitoring academic performance, offering tutoring/interventions for students struggling in one or more subjects, and taking students on college and college-related visits to ignite excitement for their future.During the 2023-24 school year, 200 hours of tutoring has been provided to 25 HS students in the subjects of English, history, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, chemistry, physics, and general science. During the after-school program students use ProgressBook, a classroom management solution that integrates grade book, lesson plan development, attendance, special education, and parent communication into one comprehensive, web-based system, to review their GPA, assignments and attendance which is then checked by IM staff. Any student with grades of D or F are flagged to receive tutoring. IM mentors also reinforce with the students the concept of staying on target with academics. IM staff has built a relationship with Warren G. Harding High School and is able to participate in students Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings along with parents to help make sure that students succeed. IM also encourages parents to participate in parent-teacher conferences.In 2024 our college-going seniors completed FAFSA, ACT/SAT testing, college applications, and scholarship applications as part of their post-high school preparations. Students have toured Kent State University, Thiel College and The University of Akron. Students also went on industry tours to: Vaxxen Labs, XPO Transportation, Goodwill, Anderson Dubose, and DeSalvo Construction. For fun rewards, students got to go to a YSU Basketball game, bowling, and skating.This program was also supported during the year by in kind donations of services including classroom use valued at $49,600; transportation services to bring students to the program each day and back home that is valued at $40,100, and training services valued at $3,000, videography services valued at $5,000, Advertising services valued at $2,500 and other services valued at $16,636.
    Expenses $1,550,295
  • Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) to provide Warren, Ohio, students with a robust educational experience and an opportunity to participate in sports activities, art exploration, community service, swimming lessons, STEM disciplines, and literacy workshops. In 2024, 50 9-12 graders, 45 7-8 graders, and 180 3-6 graders.The 2024 SEP offered 275 students a robust educational experience. Elementary students participated in: daily health & fitness instruction, a review of the IM Code, which is a set of guidelines to follow to be successful & productive; swimming lessons; arts, culture & music activities; computer labs; board games; college/career readiness research; movies & bowling; different sports; learned about Black inventors; and had all-site competitions with a & track/race day.High school students took a trip to New Orleans. and visited LSU, Piney Wood boarding school, and took a Knowla Tour, to name a few highlights. The summer included financial literacy, physical fitness, an hour of reading to prevent summer learning, and art. College visits included: Penn State University and LSU.One of the highlights of the summer was the culmination of entrepreneurial lessons when IM held its 3rd Annual outdoor Youth Summer Market in which students showcased their businesses and sold their foods and products. It was well received by the community and students thoroughly enjoyed learning about financial literacy and how to run a business.This program was also supported during the year by in kind donations of services including classroom use valued at $9,600 and transportation services to bring students to the program each day and back home, as well as, field trips that is valued at $40,000.
    Expenses $544,934

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1429323
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,058,130
Income (IRS master file)
$2,270,180

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,151,949$2,322,677$5,058,130IRS
990December 2023$2,759,726$1,716,076$5,261,963XML
990December 2022$1,663,375$1,389,852$3,664,959IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Deryck Toles
December 31, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-1429323).

Questions about INSPIRING MINDS

What is the EIN of INSPIRING MINDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSPIRING MINDS is 26-1429323.
Is INSPIRING MINDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to INSPIRING MINDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSPIRING MINDS 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 INSPIRING 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 INSPIRING MINDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INSPIRING MINDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DERYCK TOLES.
Who are the officers and directors of INSPIRING MINDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,135 (DERYCK TOLES, CEO).
How much revenue does INSPIRING MINDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,151,949, expenses of $2,322,677 and total assets of $5,058,130 at year end.

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