Mission
MINDS MATTER NYC 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.
Public Charity
MINDS MATTER OF NYC INC
MINDS MATTER OF NYC INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.7M, total assets of $3.0M. Imperigo tracks 63 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 320191502
NEW YORK, NY
Youth Development Programs
NTEE: O50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.6M
Total Expenses$2.7M
Total Assets$3.0M
Grant Records63
Funding Total$2.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Minds Matter of Nyc Inc
How Minds Matter of Nyc Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$67
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$18
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $67 for programs
$28
High school program:includes all high school program expenses incurred during sophomore, junior, and senior year
$21
College program:includes all college program expenses
$18
Other:includes all volunteer related expenses (e.G., Recruitment, training, background checks, events) and minds matter NYC membership dues
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,197
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$142,272
$75,000
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$50,000
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
$40,000
Showing up to 5 of 63 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/24)
Abdul Zamerli
DIRECTOR
Adam Davies
DIRECTOR
Chaeri Tornay
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cosette Gutierrez
DIRECTOR (BEGAN 11/24)
Cristina Cignoli
TREASURER
Diana Lee
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.6M | $2.7M | $3.0M |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.9M |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $2.0M | $2.8M |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $1.7M | $2.5M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.1M | $2.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $2.6M (+61%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.