The Parenting Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 92
- Highest pay
- $179,976, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
- $2.3 million spent. Family Life Education Staff and contracted educators present workshops and courses on numerous positive parenting topics to various groups throughout Tarrant County that are evidence-based or evidence-informed. We provide quality instruction on effective, nonviolent child-rearing practices so parents and caregivers can feel positive about their relationships with their children. Classes are offered free or on a sliding scale for Tarrant County residents. The classes offered can be sponsored by groups such as churches, PTAs, etc. Fees for these classes are negotiable. Grants from foundations and corporations make it possible for the Center to offer reduced-cost and free programs to individuals. Parent Coaching The Parent Coaching program utilizes trained educators to coach parents on challenging behaviors they may be experiencing through evidence-based practices (including Trust-Based Relational Intervention and Nurturing Parenting). The program will increase trust between caregivers/parents and their kids while giving them the tools to talk with their kids in a way they can appreciate and understand. It serves families who have children between the ages of 3 and 16 through in-office, virtual, or in-home visits to best meet the needs of clients. Funding is provided through foundation grants and sliding fee scales for clients. Future First The Future First project is designed to empower and help teens (grades 9-12) to think about their future. This project focuses on all aspects of a teens well-being including knowing themselves, relationships today, what healthy relationships are, and pregnancy, STIs, and HIV. This project serves youth through Tarrant County high schools and other community-based organizations for those who may be at a higher risk of having faced an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Funding is provided by a PREP Competitive grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FAMILY TRANSITIONS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN BETWEEN TWO HOMES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PARENTS, BLENDED FAMILIES, GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSES, COUNSELING, CONSULTATION, MEDIATION, AND CO-PARENTING COACHING. EMPOWERING FAMILIES - THE CENTER PROVIDES MARRIAGE/RELATIONSHIP CLASSES AND OTHER SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THESE SERVICES IS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, REFUGEES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS, AND THOSE ELIGIBLE OF RECEIVING TANF. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM A COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP GRANT PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
- $385,219 spent. CLINICAL COUNSELING - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY THE CENTER'S STAFF AND CONTRACT COUNSELORS FOR PARENTS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ENTIRE FAMILIES. COUNSELING RANGES FROM ASSISTANCE WITH FAMILY SITUATIONS, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. FEES RANGE FROM ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (TDFPS) OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM THE COUNSELED INDIVIDUALS. SOME FEES ARE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE DEPENDING ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. All fully licensed mental health providers are paneled with major insurance companies who reimburse for services. PARENTING ADVICE LINE - THE CENTER SPONSORS A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE WHERE COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS ANSWER PARENTING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. THE PARENTING ADVICE LINE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. CPS EVALUATION AND TREATMENT - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE REFERRED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Empowering Students Project - Empowering Students Project (ESP) is a relationship education program funded by a READY4Life grant through the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, serving Tarrant County teens in grades 9-12. Free to all participants, ESP provides a comprehensive trauma-informed, data-driven service to improve youth relationships skills, understanding of the value of marriage, and budgeting skills. Regardless of relationship status, youth benefit from these skills which are applicable to all interpersonal relationships. Workshop Topics include: Emotional Intelligence, Principles of Healthy Relationships, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Decision-Making, and Personal Finances.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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