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IMENTOR INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 300105507 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Large ($10M-$50M) · imentor.org
revenue
$26.2M
expenses
$23.2M
net assets
$34.1M
employees
192
volunteers
6,545
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

IMENTOR STRIVES TO BUILD MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT EMPOWER FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL, SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, AND ACHIEVE THEIR AMBITIONS. IMENTOR PARTNERS WITH HIGH SCHOOLS IN WHICH A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS WILL BE FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND MATCHES STUDENT WITHIN THE SCHOOLS WITH A COLLEGE-EDUCATED MENTOR WHO COMMITS TO SUPPORTING THE STUDENT FOR TWO YEARS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND TWO YEARS IN A POST-SECONDARY SETTING WITH LESSONS ENGAGED ON THE IMENTOR PLATFORM. THE IMENTOR PLATFORM SUPPORTS, TEXTING, MESSAGING, LESSON ACCESS, WRITING, SHARING AND REVIEW BETWEEN MENTOR, MENTEE AND THE IMENTOR ADMINISTRATOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

iMentor partners with public high schools to provide mentoring relationships for first-generation students from historically marginalized communities. The program connects students with college-educated mentors during their junior and senior years of high school, continuing through two years of post-secondary education. Using a digital platform, mentors support mentees in navigating college and career pathways, with programming delivered in cities including New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Open Doors, Ignite Possibility Campaign
National campaign aiming to open one million doors for young people by 2035 through expanded mentorship and community partnerships
iMentor Program
Matches high school students from partner schools with college-educated mentors for two years in high school and two years in post-secondary education, supported by a digital platform for communication and lessons
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 2 activities
    • Digital platform for mentor-mentee engagement
      Operates a digital platform that facilitates messaging, lesson delivery, document sharing, and progress monitoring between mentors, mentees, and program administrators to support consistent and structured mentorship.
    • One-on-one mentoring for high school students
      Matches every 11th and 12th grade student in partner high schools with a college-educated mentor for a two-year commitment during high school, with continued support into post-secondary education. The program serves predominantly first-generation college students and includes sustained mentorship through a four-year model (two years in high school and two in college).
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Advocacy and public awareness campaigns on mentorship
      Co-hosts public events and panels, such as a CEO panel with Conde Nast during Mentorship Month of Action, to highlight the role of mentorship in leadership development and expand public awareness.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Case management support for mentoring pairs
      Assigns trained program staff, functioning as college counselors, to provide case management and support to mentor-mentee pairs, ensuring program fidelity and student progress.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Corporate volunteer engagement
      Engages corporate employees as volunteer mentors, including 228 AlphaSights employees in New York City and a total of 30,000 corporate volunteer hours in 2023, to support mentoring program delivery.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Implementation of research-based college success curriculum
      Delivers a structured, research-based curriculum that guides weekly mentoring conversations and shared experiences to support college readiness and success. The curriculum is integrated into the mentoring program and supported by trained program staff.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • National mentoring program operations
      Operates direct-service mentoring programs across multiple U.S. sites, including New York City, Chicago, the Bay Area, and Baltimore, serving over 10,000 students annually through partnerships with 51 schools.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Fundraising through donor networks
      Funds its college success mentoring program through a network of foundation, corporate, and individual donors, including long-term financial contributions such as a $1.2 million commitment from AlphaSights to support scalable programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26.20M
Contributions & grants$23.37M89%
Program service revenue$1.68M6%
Investment income$1.12M4%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$23.22M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$16.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.87M
Cash$11.03M
Investments$14.06M
Liabilities$12.78M
Net assets$34.09M
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HEATHER WATHINGTON PHD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $429K
MAISHA LEEKS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $285K
JEANETTE DUFFY CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40 $262K
SCOTT MILLSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $233K
MICHELLE DIAZ CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 40 $227K
REECCA SPITZER MD, PRODUCT & TECH DESIGN 40 $224K
DEVARIO JOHNSON SR. DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING 40 $223K
NINA LONGINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $210K
BRENAN SMITH-EVANS CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $197K
STACEY GORMAN VP, PHILANTHROPY & DEV OPS 40 $197K
SIDNEY WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $182K
SHARI LEVINE MD OF MARKETING & COMMS 40 $180K
board members · 13
  • ALEX EHRLICH — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID SALTZMAN — DIRECTOR
  • FREDERICK BABA — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN A GRIFFIN — CHAIR
  • JOSH HILL — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLY HATCHETT — DIRECTOR
  • LAWRENCE GRIFF — DIRECTOR
  • MADIFING KABA — DIRECTOR
  • MARK BEZOS — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW KLEIN — SECETARY/TREASURER
  • RICHARD BUERY JR — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT IVRY — DIRECTOR
  • SRI NARASIMHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 57

Who they work with

  • Accenture Partner
  • AlphaSights Partner
  • AlphaSights Partner — Corporate partner providing long-term financial support, employee mentor volunteers, and career-connected learning opportunities for iMentor students.
  • Altman Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $100,000 - $499,999 level with a multi-year gift
  • Amazon Partner
  • BMO Harris Partner
  • BSE Global Partner
  • Ballmer Group Funder — Donor contributing at the $1,000,000+ level with a multi-year gift
  • Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Partner — Public high school partner in Baltimore where iMentor delivers mentorship and college readiness programming.
  • Baltimore Tourism Association Partner — Co-hosted a tourism career exploration mixer with Visit Baltimore to introduce iMentor students to career opportunities in tourism and hospitality.
  • Barclays Partner
  • Bednark Studios Partner
  • Bezos Family Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $1,000,000+ level with a multi-year gift
  • Bianca and Noam Gottesman Funder — Donor contributing at the $500,000 - $999,999 level with a multi-year gift
  • BlackRock Partner
  • Blackstone Partner
  • Bloomberg LP Funder — Donor contributing at the $500,000 - $999,999 level
  • Bloomberg LP Partner
  • Blue Owl Partner
  • Brigade Capital Partner
  • BronxNet TV Partner
  • Byline Bank Partner
  • C+R Research Partner
  • CDW Partner
  • CME Group Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $50,000 - $99,999 level with a multi-year gift
  • Capital One Partner
  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner
  • Citi Partner — Corporate partner that facilitated employee engagement with iMentor through recruitment outreach and ambassador programs.
  • Citi Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $1,000,000+ level with a multi-year gift
  • City of Chicago Partner — Participated in speed networking activities with iMentor high school students in Chicago to expand their professional skills and networks.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Curriculum and Staff-Supported Mentoring Model
    methodology: curriculum_and_staff_supported_mentoring
    By combining a structured, research-based curriculum with ongoing staff support and training, the organization ensures consistent, high-quality mentoring relationships that enhance mentor effectiveness and student outcomes because guided structure enables personalized yet reliable support.
  • Long-Term, Relationship-Based Mentorship for Student Success
    methodology: relationship_based_mentorship
    By establishing long-term, one-on-one mentoring relationships between students and trained adult mentors, the organization drives college access and career readiness because sustained, trusting relationships enable personalized support, deeper engagement, and holistic development beyond traditional counseling.
  • Universal, School-Based Mentoring Access
    methodology: universal_school_based_mentorship
    By embedding mentorship programs directly into the school curriculum and ensuring every 11th and 12th grade student receives a mentor, the organization promotes equity and college readiness because universal access removes selection bias and integrates support into students’ academic lives.