Mind4Youth

What Mind4Youth does

Mind4Youth is a youth-led 501(c)(3) mental health nonprofit organization founded in March 2023 by Co-founders Sarah Shelke and Aishwarya Tandon, operating under fiscal sponsorship of The Hack Foundation (EIN 81-2908499) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Its mission is to promote mental health awareness among teenagers and improve access to affordable, culturally competent mental health resources and services. The organization serves primarily high school and undergraduate youth — both as program participants and as the volunteer/intern labor force — across 71 countries via a network of 183 local chapters.

The core product portfolio centers on the HeartCare program, which assembles and distributes mental health kits containing self-care products (soap, bath bombs), therapeutic items (coloring, games, slime), awareness tools (rubber ducks, wristbands), and three-month therapy vouchers supplied by BetterHelp. Adjacent programs — ArtCare (creative expression), S.E.L.F Care (self-care education), and PageCare (literacy) — extend the offering, while a Student Internship Program (Editorial and Marketing tracks) and a virtual, self-paced Volunteering Program build the youth talent pipeline. Distribution is hybrid: 183 chapters and partner schools, libraries, and hospitals handle physical kit delivery; Instagram, LinkedIn, a blog, and the "Mindful Minutes" newsletter (10,668 subscribers) handle digital reach. The technology stack is conventional web and social media with no proprietary software; the substantive product is the assembled kit plus the chapter-driven service layer.

Mind4Youth generates no commercial revenue; it is funded by donations collected via its Hack Club donation link and through in-kind corporate and foundation partnerships. Cumulative donations raised total $731,290, with named sponsors including BetterHelp, Lush Cosmetics, Raising Cane's, Youth Service America, AmeriCorps, iLoveToCreate, TD Ready Canada, Karma For Cara Foundation, Howard University, Google, Costco, UNICEF, the United Nations, and Scholastic. As of reporting, the organization has distributed 6,200 HeartCare kits, funded 1,800 therapy sessions, and logged 110,000+ volunteer hours. All programs and services are provided free of charge to youth participants.

Name

Mind4Youth

Legal name

Mind4Youth

Website

https://mind4youth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mind4Youth is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes HeartCare mental health kits with therapy vouchers to underserved teens across 71 countries through 183 volunteer chapters, supported by donations and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK), Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH), Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Youth mental health nonprofit
• Mental health awareness programs
• Volunteer chapters network
• Mental health kits distribution
• Teen wellness education

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Mind4Youth operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (EIN 81-2908499). Revenue is generated through donations collected via their website donation link (hcb.hackclub.com). The organization has raised $731,290 in donations as of the most recent reporting period.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mind4Youth is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers teen mental health awareness through free programs and physical HeartCare mental health kits distributed to underserved youth. Its portfolio includes ArtCare (creative expression), S.E.L.F Care (self-care education), PageCare (literacy resources), a Student Internship Program, a virtual Volunteering Program, and a Chapters network operating in 71 countries. All programs are free to participants and funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Mind4Youth is a youth-led 501(c)(3) mental health nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on teen mental health awareness and support. The core programs include HeartCare (mental health kit distribution), ArtCare (creative expression), S.E.L.F Care (self-care education), and PageCare (literacy resources). The organization operates youth development programs including a Student Internship Program (Editorial and Marketing tracks), a Volunteering Program with online modules, and a Chapters network for establishing local branches. Content offerings include a blog with educational mental health articles and the Mindful Minutes newsletter. Mind4Youth is not a technology company but rather a service-based nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HeartCare: Compassionate initiative under Mind4Youth that supports youth mental health by providing HeartCare Mental Health Kits containing self-care products, awareness tools, therapeutic resources, and therapy vouchers.
• ArtCare
• S.E.L.F Care

Products and services

• HeartCare Program HeartCare distributes Mental Health Kits to underserved youth containing self-care products (soap bars, bath bombs), awareness tools (rubber ducks, stickers, wristbands), therapeutic resources (coloring items, games, slime), and 3-month free therapy vouchers from BetterHelp. The program has distributed over 6,200 kits globally and funded 1,800 therapy sessions.
• ArtCare Program ArtCare is a creative expression program that engages youth in artistic activities as a tool for mental health awareness, including the creation of handmade mental health cards for hospitalized youth and distribution of art supplies.
• S.E.L.F Care Program S.E.L.F Care is a mental wellness program focused on teaching youth self-care practices and emotional regulation skills through educational resources and self-care kit distribution.
• PageCare Program PageCare provides educational resources and reading materials to support youth mental health and literacy.
• Student Internship Program A 4-week unpaid educational internship for high school and undergraduate students with two tracks: Editorial (writing and publishing mental health articles) and Marketing (social media content, partnerships, and outreach). Interns can submit work for publication on the organization's website.
• Volunteering Program A virtual, self-paced volunteering program where participants learn about mental health topics through online modules, activities, and projects. Participants earn volunteer hours and can engage in initiatives from global advocacy to mental illness awareness.
• Mind4Youth Chapters Local or school branches of the organization, founded by youth advocates, that promote mental health awareness, provide support, and offer resources within specific communities. 183 active chapters operate across 71 countries.
• Mind4Youth Blog An educational blog platform featuring articles on teen mental health topics (anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, stress management) written by youth volunteers and interns.
• Mindful Minutes Newsletter A regular email newsletter providing mental health tips, organization updates, and exclusive content to over 10,668 subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,200 HeartCare kits distributed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Howard University - Model of the MeccaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2025Student organization partnered to create over 200 HeartCare kits and hosted first HeartCare event in Washington D.C.
• Karma For Cara FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2025Partnered with Cornell's National Contribution Project and Mind4Youth to make over 500 HeartCare kits.
• TD Ready, CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2024Partnered with Mind4Youth to create 100 HeartCare kits for Canadian communities.
• Youth Service AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Sponsored HeartCare program expansion, enabling creation of over 850 kits in August 2024 for underprivileged schools.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Sponsored HeartCare program expansion supporting volunteer service activities and kit distribution events.
• iLoveToCreateminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Provided supplies supporting creation of nearly 700 HeartCare kits in August 2024.
• Raising Cane'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2024Founding partner for HeartCare program launch. Collaborated to create initial 250 HeartCare mental health kits distributed to underprivileged youth in the Bay Area.
• Lush CosmeticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2024Donated self-care products (soap bars and bath bombs) included in HeartCare mental health kits distributed to underserved youth.
• BetterHelpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2024Provided therapy vouchers for 3 months of free therapy included in HeartCare kits. 1,800 therapy sessions funded through the partnership.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization logo displayed on website partnership section.
• CostcominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization logo displayed on website partnership section.
• UNICEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization logo displayed on website partnership section.
• United NationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization logo displayed on website partnership section.
• ScholasticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization; Scholastic donated 100 books for distribution alongside HeartCare kits.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Active Minds: Largest U.S. youth mental health awareness nonprofit, running student-led chapters on college campuses. Highly comparable to Mind4Youth's youth-led chapter model and teen mental health awareness mission.
• Bring Change to Mind: Youth mental health awareness nonprofit running high-school student-led clubs that fight stigma. Closely analogous chapter-based, youth-led model targeting teen audiences.
• The Trevor Project: Leading nonprofit providing crisis intervention and mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth. Comparable target audience (teens) and direct-service-plus-awareness model, though at materially larger scale.
• DoSomething.org: Large youth-led nonprofit activating millions of young people around social causes through digital campaigns. Comparable youth-led mobilization model, though focused on broader social issues rather than exclusively mental health.
• Born This Way Foundation: Co-founded by Lady Gaga, focused on youth mental health and kindness through peer-led programs and school partnerships. Directly comparable youth mental health mission with chapter-style programs.

Emerging players

• ReachOut USA: Digital-first mental health organization providing resources and peer support for young people. Comparable online content and youth mental health awareness positioning.
• Crisis Text Line: Provides free, 24/7 text-based mental health support, with a heavy teen user base. Comparable target demographic and mental health access mission; differs in delivery mechanism (direct crisis support vs. kits/awareness).

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Nation's largest grassroots mental health organization providing advocacy, education, and support. Comparable mental health awareness and education mission at much larger institutional scale.
• Mental Health America: Oldest mental health advocacy nonprofit in the U.S., running awareness campaigns, screening tools, and community programs. Adjacent mission with much broader scope and longer operating history.
• JED Foundation: Established nonprofit focused on teen and young adult emotional health and suicide prevention through school and university partnerships. Comparable teen mental health focus with broader institutional reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mindforyouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/mind4youthofficial/?scrlybrkr=9161dc02

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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