Be A Reason a Student Achieves His or Her Potential!
Have you ever wondered how your life would have been different if you didn't have that special mentor taking you under their wing and guiding you to on the path you are on now? What would have changed? Would you be were you are now?
Most likely you may be thinking that without your mentor it would have been impossible to come as far as you have. Unfortunately, that's the reality for 2/3rds of young people in the country who lack a structured mentor and learning environment. In Chicago, the chances can be even lower, with estimates that fewer than 1 in 10 high schoolers have a consistent formal mentoring relationship outside of family.
This holiday season, join Minds Matter Chicago in empowering high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds to connect with knowledgeable mentors who will help students see potential in themselves. Your generosity helps provide critical resources like test prep, career exploration, academic support, and college application guidance.
Make a difference—Donate Today And Partner with Potential!

Season of Giving 2025 Leaderboard
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Diana Hyde $2,218.00 raised
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George Lyman $2,000.00 raised
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Sandie Xu $1,177.00 raised
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Steven Gillman $1,000.00 raised
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Gillian Siegel $1,000.00 raised
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Zach Ozog $924.00 raised
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Sydney Heile $792.00 raised
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Jahkedda Akbar $700.00 raised
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Wayllon Lu $578.00 raised
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Andrew Jacobi $365.20 raised
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MMC Board $4,559.20 raised
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Team Gillman-Siegel $4,164.00 raised
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Associate Board $3,857.00 raised
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Mgmt Team - Mentors - Test Prep $1,280.00 raised
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1 David DeBruin $1,000.00
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2 Gillian Siegel $1,000.00
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3 steven gillman $1,000.00
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4 Matthew Uthupan $500.00
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5 Jahkedda Akbar $364.00
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6 Tilson Tilson $260.00
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7 Zach Ozog $260.00
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8 Jason Carter $260.00
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9 Anonymous $260.00
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10 Kurt and Tommi STOCKAMP $250.00
Recent Activity
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Our Newest Participants
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Steven Gillman $1,000.00 raised
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Gillian Siegel $1,000.00 raised
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Dominic Cador $250.00 raised
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Rupa Ramadurai $102.00 raised
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Daniel Cervantes $75.00 raised
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Myriam Mercado $0.00 raised
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Ryan O'Halloran $0.00 raised
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Michael Murakami $50.00 raised
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Ishaan Diwan $0.00 raised
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Elizabeth Bohl $50.00 raised

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About MMC
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Minds Matter Chicago relies on the generous support of our donors. On average, Minds Matter pays $7,000-9,000 to send each mentee through our program - every dollar we raise brings these students closer to achieving their dream of attending college. We hope you'll consider supporting our incredible, deserving mentees!
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