named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Mentorship Program
Connects aspiring dental students from underrepresented backgrounds with experienced dental professionals for guidance on admissions, academic success, and career development
Scholarship Support
Provides scholarship opportunities and financial guidance to support diversity in dental school admissions and retention
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Dental Career Preparation & Mentorship 4 activities
- Dental Mentorship ProgramsOperates various mentorship programs, including one-on-one matching for dental students (January and July cycles) and a pre-dental mentorship program for college students, connecting them with dentists for guidance and support. These programs aim to strengthen confidence and help map out long-term goals in dentistry.
- Dental Mentorship ProgramsOperates mentorship programs that connect students of color, pre-dental students, and dental students with experienced dentists and other students. These programs facilitate one-on-one and small group mentoring, with structured matching occurring twice per year (January and June/July), and include monthly webinars and mixers.
- MIND SummitsHosts "MIND Summits," which are one-day immersive events at dental schools for middle and high school students. These summits provide hands-on lab activities, guidance on dental school admissions, and mentorship pairings with dental students or professionals, such as the third annual summit attended by fifty local high school students at UMKC School of Dentistry.
- MIND Summits for K-12 StudentsHosts "MIND Summits," which are one-day immersive events at dental schools for middle and high school students. These summits provide hands-on lab activities, admissions guidance, and mentorship pairings with dental students or professionals, as exemplified by the third annual MIND Summit at UMKC School of Dentistry attended by fifty local high school students.
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Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship Support for Pre-Dental StudentsProvides scholarship support to pre-dental students, including non-traditional students, to assist them in their journey toward a career in dentistry.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Scholarship SupportProvides scholarship support to pre-dental students, including non-traditional students, to help them progress in their journey toward a career in dentistry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1141.5%
relationships · 5
who they work with
- American Dental Association Government — Dr. Laila Hishaw serves on the ADA Task Force to Eliminate Barriers for Underrepresented Minorities.
- Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Partner — Dr. Laila Hishaw serves on the Board of Directors, promoting excellence and equity in dentistry.
- Mentor City Partner — Platform used for mentorship sign-up and profile creation in the organization's one-on-one matching program.
- Mentor City Partner — Platform used to manage mentor sign-ups and facilitate mentoring connections.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry Partner — Hosted the third annual MIND Summit at UMKC School of Dentistry.