THE MIND TRUST INC
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THE MIND TRUST INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Indiana, New York, and Oregon. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MIND TRUST IS AN EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IN INDIANAPOLIS, ACROSS INDIANA AND CONNECTICUT, AND BEYOND HAS ACCESS TO AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION. SINCE LAUNCHING IN 2006, THE MIND TRUST HAS SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH OF MORE THAN 50 SCHOOLS THAT WILL SERVE OVER 22,000 STUDENTS AT SCALE ALONGSIDE 15 EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LEADING EDUCATION CHANGE. IN EVERY REGION THEY SERVE, THE MIND TRUST STRIVES TO PROVIDE EVERY STUDENT ACCESS TO AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION BY AMPLIFYING THE POWER OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES TO LEAD EDUCATION CHANGE AND SUPPORTING SCHOOLS TO GROW AND EXCEL IN A THRIVING EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Teach for America Inc
$7.4M
11%
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC
$5.7M
9%
TNTP INC
$3.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MIND TRUST INC?
No. THE MIND TRUST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MIND TRUST INC give?
THE MIND TRUST INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New York, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MIND TRUST INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MIND TRUST INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MIND TRUST INC make each year?
In 2025, THE MIND TRUST INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MIND TRUST INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE MIND TRUST INC awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include Teach for America Inc, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC, and TNTP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MIND TRUST INC?
THE MIND TRUST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.