Nonprofit · EIN 88-2520844
UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC
Tax-exempt · LEWES, DE 19958
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $131,868 | $97,111 | $34,757 | $46,601 | $9,007 | $37,594 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $99,652 | $87,082 | $12,570 | $10,226 | $2,503 | $7,723 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $131,639
- Membership dues
- $7
- Program service revenue
- $215
- Investment income
- $7
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $22,235
- Occupancy
- $21,062
- Printing, publications and postage
- $508
- Other expenses
- $40,156
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,007
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,594
- Cash, savings and investments
- $35,404
- Land and buildings
- $1,750
- Gross receipts
- $131,868
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zabrina Gibbs | Secretary | 25 | $790 |
| Helena Gibbs | President | 50 | $2 |
| Kristy Gibbs | Executive Director | 60 | $2 |
| Dorothy Vann | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| William Kittrell | Board Chair | 15 | $0 |
| Daphne Brown | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Jay Jackson | Board Member | 15 | $0 |
| Stephen Reynolds | Board Member | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Gibbs | President | 50 | $0 |
| Dorothy Vann | Vice President | 35 | $0 |
| Christine Strickland | Board Secretary | 35 | $0 |
| Deborah Trammell | Board Treasurer | 35 | $0 |
| Stephen Reynolds | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
| William Kittrell | Board Chairperson | 35 | $0 |
| Jay Jackson | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17584 STINGEY LN, LEWES, DE 19958-4997
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 17584 Stingey Lane, Lewes DE 19958
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Helena Gibbs, 17584 Stingey Lane, Lewes DE 19958
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Helena Gibbs, President
- Phone
- (302) 943-1945
- Website
- www.uniquemindscl.com
Mission
Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring educating and stabilizing low-income individuals and families in Sussex County Delaware who are experiencing hardship The organization operates a Community Support Center that provides access to emergency food assistance housing stabilization support financial literacy education and case management services Through a Housing First approach and comprehensive supportive services Unique Minds works to address immediate basic needs while equipping individuals and families with the tools and resources necessary to achieve long-term self-sufficiency and stability
Program accomplishments
- During the year Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc operated a Community Support Center in Sussex County Delaware serving low-income individuals and families experiencing financial hardship The organization provided emergency food assistance to approximately 193 families per month distributing over 61000 pounds of food annually In addition the organization offered emergency financial assistance to support housing stability utilities and basic needs along with individualized case management services to help clients navigate barriers to self-sufficiency Unique Minds also delivered financial literacy and budgeting support as well as youth mentorship programming through its Unique Angels Program Through these efforts the organization served over 1400 individuals and families helping to reduce food insecurity prevent homelessness and promote long-term stability within the community
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2520844
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,601
- Income (IRS master file)
- $131,868
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $131,868 | $97,111 | $46,601 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $99,652 | $87,082 | $10,226 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Helena Gibbs | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Helena Gibbs | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2520844).
Questions about UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC
- What is the EIN of UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC is 88-2520844.
- Is UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC 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 UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC 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 UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Helena Gibbs.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $790 (Zabrina Gibbs, Secretary).
- How much revenue does UNIQUE MINDS CHANGING LIVES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,868, expenses of $97,111 and total assets of $46,601 at year end.
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