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Alabama Parent Education Center

EIN 27-0040512 · Wetumpka, AL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

APEC SERVES TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE THAT WILL ASSIST THE CHILDREN IN THEIR LEARNING PROCESS AND HELP THEM IN BECOMING WELL-EDUCATED, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$939,982
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,837, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
  1. $391,869 spent. PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS FROM BIRTH TO TWENTY SIX YEARS OF AGE THROUGH TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL RESULTS BY PROVIDING ON-SITE WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS WORKING WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION AND DISABILITIES. APEC HAS SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED FAMILIES THROUGHOUT ALABAMA WITH INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING TO EMPOWER THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATE TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES EARLY LEARNING, EDUCATIONAL, AND TRANSITION INTO ADULT LIFE OUTCOMES.
  2. $127,586 spent. SERVICE CLASSES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN FROM HOMES OF SEPARATED OR DIVORCED FAMILIES BY ASSISTING PARENTS IN THE PROCESS OF COOPERATIVELY WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.
  3. $391,869 spent. GRANT AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTS BOTH YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AGES 16 TO YOUNG ADULT, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS THAT SUPPORT THEM TO UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE INCLUDING CAREER, EDUCATION, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORTS AND RIGHTS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE WORK AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF PARENT CENTERS FUNDED UNDER OSEP ACROSS SIX STATES INCLUDED IN THE OSEP REGION B-2 INCLUDING ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, TEXAS, ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA. APEC INDEPENDENT FUTURES THAT WORKS PROJECT WAS ORIGINALLY FUNDED IN 2020. APEC HAS PARTNERED WITH PARENT CENTERS, ILCS, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTERS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN INFORMATION AND SERVICES ACROSS THE REGION AVAILABLE TO YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH STAKEHOLDER INPUT FROM PARTNERS ACROSS THE SIX STATES. WORK ACROSS THE REMAINING YEARS OF THE FUNDED APPLICATION WILL SUPPORT CREATION OF TRAINING AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO ADULT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THEREBY INCREASING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DSIABILTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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