Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary

Two Decades of Education Progress

Since 2006, The Mind Trust’s mission has been to ensure every child has access to a high-quality educational opportunities. Our work aims to grow student achievement, educator empowerment, and family choice in every region we serve.

20 Years, 20 Stories

The “20 Years, 20 Stories” series shares perspectives from leaders, educators, and families who have been instrumental in our work to impact student learning.

Celebrating Education Innovation 2026

The Mind Trust’s bi-annual fundraiser, Celebrating Education Innovation, presented by The Heritage Group, energized our team and community in 2026 as we marked our 20th anniversary. This event highlights the impact of The Mind Trust, the schools our team supports, and the leaders and educators who go above and beyond for students.

Event highlights: 

  • Leader in Education Transformation Awards: Maggie A. Lewis, President of the Indianapolis City-County Council and Indiana State Representative Bob Behning
  • Outstanding Educator Award: Laura Cummings, Herron Classical Schools
  • Keynote Speaker: Jalen Rose, Charter School Founder, CEO of Same Page Entertainment, Turner Sports Analyst, and 13-year NBA Star
  • 1,100+ attendees 
  • 99 event sponsors
  • $613,301 raised to support The Mind Trust’s mission

Learn more about the event

Inspiring Education Innovation Campaign

Donate Now

Thousands of students still lack access to high-quality schools and are behind grade level in reading and math. The Mind Trust needs your support to raise the funds necessary to fuel education transformation and ignite innovation for the next 20 years.

The Mind Trust’s Campaign to Inspire Education Innovation is a $40 million fundraising initiative designed to meet the evolving and urgent needs of students, families, educators, and communities—today and into the future.

With your generosity, we will accelerate academic achievement, expand access, and deepen opportunity so that every student can thrive. Learn more about our campaign here.

If you’d like to connect with a member of our team, please reach out to Genevieve Gaines, Senior Director of Individual and Corporate Giving at ggaines@themindtrust.org.