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Teen Parent Connection Inc

EIN 36-3387034 · Glen Ellyn, IL

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

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON THE REALITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND THROUGH LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE TO ADOLESCENT PARENTS FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT OF SELF ESTEEM, PARENTING SKILLS, AND EMPOWERMENT TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
31
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$131,127, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. HOME VISITING SERVICES COMBINES THE STRENGTHS OF HEALTHY FAMILIES DUPAGE AND DOULA SERVICES TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. HEALTHY FAMILIES DUPAGE, A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION MODEL DEVELOPED BY PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA, AIMS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED HOME VISITS THAT OFFER PARENTS EDUCATION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, FAMILY HEALTH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND GUIDANCE. DOULA SERVICES SUPPORT PREGNANT TEENS WITH HOME-BASED PRENATAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND PREPARE FOR CHILDBIRTH, OFFERING INFORMATION ON PRENATAL CARE, IDENTIFYING A MEDICAL HOME, AND CREATING A BIRTH PLAN. THE DOULA PROVIDES CONTINUOUS PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY, AND POSTPARTUM SERVICES CONTINUE FOR EIGHT WEEKS, INCLUDING EDUCATION ON POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, AND NEWBORN CARE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND PRENATAL GROUPS COVERING LABOR STAGES, INTERVENTIONS, BREASTFEEDING, AND NEWBORN CARE. TOGETHER, THESE SERVICES ENSURE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL BEING FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN.YOUNG PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS ENCOMPASS THE PRINCIPLES OF MUTUAL SUPPORT, PARENT LEADERSHIP, AND PERSONAL GROWTH - WHICH ARE PROVEN IN SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS. GROUP EDUCATIONAL UNITS REINFORCE HEALTHY PARENTING BEHAVIORS FOCUSING ON IMPORTANT TOPICS SUCH AS CHILD DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, FAMILY NUTRITION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY PLANNING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND CHILD GUIDANCE. BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR YOUNG FATHERS FOCUS ON TOPICS SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THEIR PARENTING ROLE.THE PARENTS' PANTRY IS AN INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAM IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS CAN SHOP FOR BABY AND PERSONAL ITEMS, INCLUDING DIAPERS, WIPES, AND FORMULA, USING COUPONS EARNED BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS.
  2. $256,540 spent. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM DELIVERS A POWERFUL MESSAGE ON THE RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY AND PARENTING TO THOUSANDS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE DUPAGE COUNTY AREA EACH YEAR. OUR CURRICULUM STRESSES THE POWER OF RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING AND ITS IMPACT ON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFE SUCCESS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 June 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 March 1986.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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