COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS INC

EIN 35-2002052 · Student Services (B80)

What they do

COLLEGE MENTORS for KIDS CONNECTS KIDS to COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH WEEKLY ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE GROWTH, CONFIDENCE, and BRIGHTER FUTURES. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES CHAPTERS AT COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES THAT FACILITATE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COLLEGE STUDENTS and KIDS IN 1ST - 6TH GRADE. DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, COLLEGE MENTORS SERVED MORE THAN 1,800 KIDS THROUGH MORE THAN 2,300 COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $71.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders26 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

77.05%of revenue went to mission work71.8% of expenses · Program services

16.26%of revenue went to fundraising15.1% of expenses

$107.34spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.03%of revenue went to management and office costs13.1% of expenses

$2.26in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $134,854 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $138,753 for SHELLEY HUNTER (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,836,495

Mission workProgram services$1,415,05977.05% of revenue71.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$257,67714.03% of revenue13.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$298,61316.26% of revenue15.1% of expenses

Total expenses$1,971,349107.34% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 71.8% mission · 13.1% management · 15.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.34% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 70.6% mission · 15.0% management · 14.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.91% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 72.4% mission · 16.1% management · 11.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.85% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 60.6% mission · 17.4% management · 22.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.93% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 53.2% mission · 24.3% management · 22.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.16% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 57.9% mission · 23.0% management · 19.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 37.06% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 64.0% mission · 14.5% management · 21.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.49% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 62.9% mission · 13.0% management · 24.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.04% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,836,495

Expenses$1,971,349

Annual shortfall $134,854 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,415,059 · 71.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$257,677 · 13.1% of expenses

Fundraising$298,613 · 15.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,836,495

Expenses$1,971,349

Assets$4,454,576

Income$1,836,495

Contributions$1,730,673

Mission work (program services)$1,415,059

Fundraising$298,613

Management and general$257,677

Stocks and bonds$2,747,772

Accounting fees$36,286

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SHELLEY HUNTERCEO · 40 hrs/week $138,753Base $118,850 · Other $19,903

AMANDA KOUSHYARCOO (END 2.24.25) · 40 hrs/week $129,067Base $116,584 · Other $12,483

ERIN COSLERCOO (START 2.24.25) · 40 hrs/week $79,659Base $69,404 · Other $10,255

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (26)

SHELLEY HUNTERCEO

AMANDA KOUSHYARCOO (END 2.24.25)

ERIN COSLERCOO (START 2.24.25)

TREY WHITTEDSTUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

ABBEY FLOWERSSTUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

TODD SOMMERSBOARD MEMBER

SHAREYNA CHANGBOARD MEMBER

SHAMIKA MAZYCKBOARD CHAIR

PATTY POWERBOARD MEMBER

NOEL PERKINSBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL FARRELLBOARD MEMBER

MARY-HANNAH SOARESBOARD MEMBER

KELLY FRANKBOARD MEMBER

KEITH MARTINBOARD TREASURER

KAREN SEKETABOARD VICE CHAIR

JORGE BUSTAMANTEBOARD MEMBER

JAREN HAGLERBOARD MEMBER

JAMES A BLUBAUGHBOARD VICE CHAIR

GERSHOM DAVISBOARD MEMBER

ELIZABETH ODLEBOARD MEMBER

DUANE SCHMITZBOARD MEMBER

COLIN DOCKTERSTUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

CHAD PETERSONBOARD MEMBER

BRYAN KRYDERBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN COXBOARD SECRETARY

BEN KITTOBOARD VICE CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1997
Location: 6081 E 82ND ST STE 420, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-1535
County: Marion
In care of: % ERIN SLATER
Primary officer: SHELLEY HUNTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcontactus@collegementors.org Phone(317) 921-1798

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
NTEE classification: Student Services (B80)
IRS tax category: Student Services