2026-04-02T16:04:45-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 923731784 Melanin Minded Foundation MELA 4142348160 9014 W BURLEIGH STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53222 Tiesha Marcus office manager 4142990964 2026-04-04 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X 40000 X 40000 0 0 0 40000 0 0 5000 2000 3000 30000 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Our nonprofit organization focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals affected by Alzheimers disease and related dementias ADRD and their caregivers. We achieve this by offering community-based programs tailored to their specific needs and providing transportation solutions to ensure they can access essential healthcare services. Our aim is to improve their quality of life by addressing their unique challenges and supporting them through comprehensive and compassionate care initiatives. The nonprofit focused on creating and operating Navigator Transportation a specialized service tailored to individuals with dementia enhancing their access to healthcare while alleviating caregiver responsibilities and promoting community-based care. The initiative involved extensive efforts in program structuring pilot program establishment and workforce training to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the service. Through these strategic actions the organization aimed to address critical gaps in transportation services for those with dementia ultimately improving their overall quality of life and well-being. 0 30000 Our organization actively engages in community outreach forming partnerships with faith-based organizations and caregivers to enhance program visibility and attract participants. Through collaborative efforts we aim to raise awareness about our services and facilitate recruitment of individuals who can benefit from our programs. These activities are crucial in expanding our reach and ensuring that those in need are connected with the support and resources we provide. 0 10000 40000 Dr Bashir Easter Founder 20 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false Dr Bashir Easter 9014 W BURLEIGH STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53222 4142348160 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 20000 20000 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20000 20000 40000 0 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| The following expenses support program development community engagement and workforce preparation for Navigator Transportation: Program Development & Pilot Implementation: $18,000 Design and development of Navigator Transportation model pilot planning operational setup Community Engagement & Outreach: $8,000 Community events church engagement partnership development outreach activities Training & Workforce Development: $4,000 Driver training preparation dementia sensitivity training materials workforce planning, $30000|