An organization taking a completely new math-first approach
Through our growing community of empowering female mentors and students, we strive to create an environment where girls are able to truly foster their passion for math while building the confidence they deserve to have. Founded in 2020, Mission:MathMinds focuses on cultivating more participation in math from females of younger ages to establish increased equality in STEM fields in the future. With our unique approach, we aim to empower girls of younger generations through the presence of female role models, female mentors, and other leaders woven in with an importance placed on community service. Our approach places a focus on the M in STEM, which we promote as METS. Changing girls’ perception of math first is the solution to transforming perceptions of STEM careers. Having served hundreds of students of all ages, Mission:MathMinds is mentoring current generations of females to be the leaders and mentors for the next generations.
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$1.4M+
WORTH OF ECONOMIC IMPACT
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66,892+
BOOKS COLLECTED FROM THE MISSION:MATHMINDS BOOK DRIVE
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19,098+
GIRLS AND WOMEN REACHED THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES
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$802K+
WORTH OF BOOKS COLLECTED
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11,541+
SERVICE HOURS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO TEAM MEMBERS, MENTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS
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46+
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH US TO EXECUTE OUR MISSION
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42+
CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS AND FEMALE ROLE MODELS ABOUT SUPPORTING OUR CAUSE
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4,205+
MENTORING SESSIONS
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$24,910
FUNDS RAISED BY OUR COMMUNITY AND GRANTS
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4.5+
YEARS OF ACTIVISM BY OUR ORGANIZATION
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578+
VOLUNTEERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
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1000+
STEM KITS
Female
Role Models
Supporting Children’s Education
Mentoring Program
National Conference
What’s New
Meet Our Female Role Models
Raaida Mannaa
Director, Latino Giving Circle Network
Involved with Global Dignity, CLAVE, IAVE, socialBaq, and more
Tammy Duckworth
Senator of Illinois
Iraq War Veteran, former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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The 2024 Annual Impact Report Is Out
This March 2025, Mission:MathMinds celebrates 5 years of impactful activism by 1,000+ volunteers, reaching over 20,000 girls and women globally. Our achievements are thanks to the unwavering support of team members, volunteers, parents, teachers, funders, and partner organizations. Together, we’ve advanced our mission to tackle math anxiety in girls, and we are deeply grateful for your heartfelt commitment to creating lasting change. Learn about the incredible work we achieved in 2024 through the 2024 Annual Impact Report!
Mission:MathMinds Awarded Largest Funding To Date by Goldman Sachs and Herman + Rasiej Mathematics Initiative
This significant partnership aims to revolutionize math education for girls, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field. Recognized for its innovative programs, Mission:MathMinds has consistently championed the growth and success of young female leaders in STEM by fostering their passion for math. The grants from these esteemed partners underscore the impact and importance of Mission:MathMinds’s mission, ensuring a lasting impact on the future of STEM education for girls.
Transformative and Immersive Summer Opportunities
Students are involved in the exploration of diverse STEAM applications and work on their passion projects for 20+ hours as they work alongside outstandingly skilled STEAM leaders and our partners: Microsoft, Connect and Color, and more.
Global Book Shipping Ceremony: Empowering Ukraine
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Mission:MathMinds hosted the Book Shipping Ceremony to celebrate the community's collective efforts over the past year in empowering Ukrainian refugee children through the gift of books.
With the generous support of major community leaders, we are grateful to have shipped over 8,000 books valued at over $100,000 to several education centers and refugee camps in Poland, France, Ukraine, and other locations.
Recognition By Second Largest Palatine Elementary District 15 for $20,000+ Books Donation
With great honor, Mission:MathMinds was recognized by the District 15 Board of Education for our generous donation of over 2,000 books, as part of our STEM Awareness Campaign, where we collected over 15,000 books, valued at over $160,000.
Ruby Arun, Founder Volunteers with Ukrainian Refugee Children in Poland
Our founder, Ruby Arun, on behalf of Mission:MathMinds, traveled to Warsaw, Poland during the summer of 2022 to spend time with, interact with, and inspire the Ukrainian refugee children. Ruby hosted many workshops, delivered cards of support - made by Chicago communities , played games, and much more.
Winter Wonders 2022
We are so excited to share the Mission:MathMinds Winter Wonders 2022! As a result of many volunteers, hours contributed, and funds donated, we were able to spread joy through our mission to over 1,000 students. An absolute joy to support the students at District 15, Shelter Inc, and Early Childhood Block Grant located locally in the Northwest suburbs.
