Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 49% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinsons disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach and direct support. We actively seek opportunities to connect individuals with Parkinsons disease and their families to support groups, professional agencies and other community resources so that will help them maintain or improve their independence and quality of life.
- Income
- $367,501
- Spending
- $531,944
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 44.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 51
- Highest pay
- $85,642, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 44.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1549% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 June 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 (1)
- $261,406 spent. Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) fulfills its mission to serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinsons disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach, and direct support with its many programs. PAC is a resource center in the Carolinas by providing people by email and phone for information. To initiate a live conversation with a staff member, people can dial a toll-free number for information on Parkinson's Disease (PD) and ways to cope with this progressive neurological disease. Many of the callers are directed to support groups closest to their homes. It is through support groups where people gather the most information and where they can offer and receive support from others who understand firsthand about the challenges they face. PAC's website, social media and monthly newsletter provides movement class listing and support group meeting information including location and time, current topic, and support group leader contact information. The newsletter also features articles about upcoming educational and awareness events and information about PD. PAC maintains a library of reading and audio-visual material available for members and for newly diagnosed patients and family members. The Movement Therapy Program helps people with Parkinsons stay active, improve mobility, and enhance their quality of life. PAC supports approximately 50 classes per month, and through additional grants was able to support an additional 8 week exercise series for Parkinsons and a drumming class which helped participants practice cognitive skills, movement, and music.PACs educational events and resources empower individuals and families to better understand Parkinsons, learn strategies to manage daily life, raise community awareness, and advocate for community needs. PAC continued to offer monthly wellness webinars connecting people and resources from North and South Carolina, hosted its annual Symposium, and held its first Caregiver Summit, providing needed information to loved ones caring for a person with Parkinsons. PAC provides a network where people with Parkinsons and their loved ones can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement through its support programs including a monthly online support group, connecting people to in-person support groups where they live, providing resources to support groups in North and South Carolina, and visiting with support groups for Parkinsons disease.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.
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 April 2002.
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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