Welcoming Shelsy Zárate Chávez as Program Coordinator at Minds Matter SoCal

A Full Circle Journey Expanding Minds Matter SoCal’s Impact Minds Matter Southern California is growing—and we’re thrilled to announce that […more…]

Minds Matter Southern California Honored with Prestigious HALO Award for Volunteer Excellence

Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the HALO Award, […more…]

Minds Matter Southern California Celebrates Three New QuestBridge Scholars

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Where Potential Meets Opportunity

Every Saturday during the school year, high school students gather in South Los Angeles for a sixth day of school. […more…]

Minds Matter Southern California

Donate now!

www.mindsmattersocal.org
(818) 854-4756
President: Tina Admans

Mission

Minds Matter 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.

Begin to Build a Relationship

We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.

We didn’t just support Minds Matter, we became part of it. From mentoring students to seeing friends lead with heart, we witnessed a community that shows up for young people in powerful, personal ways. The outcomes speak for themselves, but it was the approach, the volunteers, and the belief that zip code should never limit potential that inspired us to champion Minds Matter Southern California within Leonard Green.

Joshua Farran and Jacob Tupler
Principal (Josh) and Vice President (Jacob), Leonard Green and Partners /
Both are also Minds Matter SoCal Board Members

Invest in Students’ Futures

Your gift to Minds Matter Southern California unlocks opportunity for high-achieving, low-income students from Los Angeles, many the first in their families to attend college. $3,500 sends a student to a transformative summer program at a leading college or university. $6,000 supports one student for a full year. $150,000 expands Minds Matter’s seven-year model to reach over 70 college students. You’re not just funding books or test prep – you’re investing in belonging, belief, and bold possibility. From healthy lunches to application fees, your support covers it all. Join the incredible community that helps students rise, thrive, and lead. Their future starts with you.

Key Supporters

BMO
Carol and James Collins Foundation
Crail Johnson Foundation
Dwight Stuart Foundation
Hawk Ridge Capital Management
Hilton Foundation
Jon Christian
Joshua Farran
Leanne Huebner
Leonard Green & Partners
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
NBCUniversal
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,
Wharton & Garrison LLP
PwC
Ralph M Parsons Foundation
Ravi Patna
Sabina Lippman
Shay Family Foundation
The Capital Group