Nonprofit · EIN 47-3064122
MIND SHIFT
Tax-exempt · NEW HOPE, MN 55428
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,788,635 | $1,706,187 | $82,448 | $821,522 | $234,862 | $586,660 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,086,140 | $2,246,035 | -$159,895 | $824,811 | $320,599 | $504,212 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,357,250 | $2,531,852 | -$174,602 | $985,754 | $321,647 | $664,107 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $667,608
- of which government grants
- $518,021
- Program service revenue
- $978,577
- Investment income
- $143,275
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$825
- Other revenue
- -$825
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,757
- Other salaries and wages
- $976,160
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,329,578
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $237,868
- Occupancy
- $30,891
- Travel
- $3,555
- Program services (functional)
- $1,112,077
- Management and general (functional)
- $538,430
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,680
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $824,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $821,522
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $234,862
- Net assets, end of year
- $586,660
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $511,660
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $75,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,789,460
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Martin | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $74,500 | $1,883 |
| Joy Kieffer Dice | Executive Director(Until Aug. 2025) Officer | 40 | $61,953 | $1,883 |
| Meghan Klein | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $51,538 | $0 |
| Tim Hanson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Tarrence | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Lindberg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Teigen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Sneljtes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Altringer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Monson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kowalke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Kieffer Dice | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $93,000 | $2,790 |
| Tim Hanson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Tarrence | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Lindberg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Altringer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Sneltjes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Essinger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Teigen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kady Long | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Monson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kowalke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Kieffer Dice | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $85,884 | $3,940 |
| Timothy Hanson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Tarrence | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Lindberg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Altringer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Sneltjes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Eissinger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Teigen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kady Long | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mikki Bedard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kowalke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5002 HILLSBORO AVE N, NEW HOPE, MN 55428-4029
- In care of
- % MEGHAN KLEIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Meghan Klein, 5002 Hillsboro Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
- Signed the 990
- Meghan Klein, Executive Director
- Phone
- (507) 778-1975
- Website
- www.mindshift.works
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Mind Shift is a specialized, non-profit staffing agency that harnesses the unique talents of autistic professionals to drive business success and strengthen communities.
Program accomplishments
- During 2025, Mind Shift advanced its mission of connecting individuals with meaningful employment while supporting workforce needs for business partners. Operating as an enhanced staffing agency, Mind Shift partners with businesses to connect them with highly capable individuals whose strengths, such as attention to detail, pattern recognition, consistency, and analytical thinking, align with critical workforce needs. Through a business-first model, Mind Shift supports both the employer and the employee, ensuring successful placements that improve retention, productivity, and overall workplace stability.Throughout fiscal year 2025, Mind Shift supported 39 active specialists placed in workforce roles and partnered with 16 active business partners. Additionally, 5 specialists transitioned to direct employment with partner organizations, demonstrating the effectiveness of Mind Shift's training and placement model in creating sustainable employment opportunities.Expenses $1,000,869 · revenue $978,577
- The Mind Shift Academy, a structured, self-paced training program prepares candidates for the workforce while also helping the organization understand everyone's strengths, preferences, and support needs. Upon completion, participants may be placed into roles with partner companies or remain engaged as opportunities arise. Mind Shift does not guarantee job placement; rather, it focuses on equipping candidates with practical skills and insights that increase their employability and long-term successExpenses $111,208
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
- 47-3064122
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $821,522
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,789,460
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,788,635 | $1,706,187 | $821,522 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,086,140 | $2,246,035 | $824,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,357,250 | $2,531,852 | $985,754 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,655,522 | $2,704,840 | $1,146,430 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 47-3064122).
Questions about MIND SHIFT
- What is the EIN of MIND SHIFT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIND SHIFT is 47-3064122.
- Is MIND SHIFT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to MIND SHIFT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIND SHIFT 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 MIND SHIFT 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 MIND SHIFT 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 MIND SHIFT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Meghan Klein.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIND SHIFT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,500 (Connor Martin, Director of Operations).
- How much revenue does MIND SHIFT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,788,635, expenses of $1,706,187 and total assets of $821,522 at year end.
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