New York City Parents in Action Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NYC-Parents in Action, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization committed to open, effective parent-to-parent and parent-to-child communication. We provide education, information, and support on social, developmental, and substance abuse issues. Our goal is to help parents guide young adults toward healthy, informed choices.
- Income
- $220,136
- Spending
- $184,675
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 79.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 33%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 128
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 79.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2521 of 21 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $10,619 spent. Seminars and Signature Events:_NYC-Parents in Action hosts educational events, including our expert-led online seminar series and our signature programs: Parenting Scene and Teen Scene. Parenting Scene, introduced this year, is an open discussion series that brings together parents, educators, and thought leaders to explore best practices for raising and educating children today. Teen Scene, a long-standing tradition held annually for over 30 years, provides parents with candid insights into teen life through a moderated panel of NYC high school students. Topics include academics, stress, social life, mental health, gender identity, and substance use. In addition, we presented five timely, expert-led online seminars to further support and inform parents on a range of development topics from grief to puberty and beyond.
- $147,081 spent. Parent Talk Program: NYC-Parents in Action conducts almost 200 facilitated Parent Talk discussion groups annually in partnership with our participating New York City area educational organizations. These confidential meetings bring parents together to discuss child development, parenting challenges, and issues such as social media, anxiety, and substance use. Volunteer facilitators, trained through an intensive program covering group dynamics, communication skills, and meeting management, lead the sessions. Program funds support facilitator training, materials, scheduling coordination, and outreach to educational partners.
- A website that is updated 8 times a year covering our seminars, featuring information on child and adolescent development, health, and the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs on children and adolescents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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