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Parenting Network Inc

EIN 39-1312225 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1977, THE PARENTING NETWORK (TPN) HAS SERVED FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY WITH ITS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE. AGENCY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED:"INDIVIDUALLY: HOME VISITING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES:-WELCOME, BABY! THE PARENTING NETWORK OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING AS A PART OF THE WELCOME, BABY! SERIES OF CLASSES. -TRIPLE P (POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM) OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN (AGES 2-12) TO HAVE ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION FROM A TRAINED PARENTING COACH. "IN SCHOOLS: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION, TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION:-LIFESKILLS EDUCATION-MAKING PROUD CHOICES + RELATE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION"IN THE COMMUNITY: A CONFIDENTIAL PARENT HELPLINE AND A WIDE RANGE OF PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT CLASSES DEVELOPED FOR SPECIFIC PARENTING POPULATIONS AND IMPLEMENTED AT SITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
24
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$148,262, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 December 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 (2)
  1. $878,691 spent. PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE HAS BEEN THE MISSION OF THE PARENTING NETWORK SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1976. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO GROW UP IN A SAFE, STABLE & NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. EVERY YEAR, WE SUPPORT AND EDUCATE OVER 8,000 PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AND IN-HOME SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF ABUSE. WE TEACH CLASSES, PROVIDE A 24 HOUR HOTLINE FOR SUPPORT, AND OFFER OTHER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE EMPOWER OUR CLIENTS TO NURTURE CHILDREN IN A HEALTHY WAY AND LEARN LIFE SKILLS THAT CAN TEACH NEW BEHAVIORS THAT CAN STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE THROUGH THE LENS OF TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. WE FOCUS ON RESEARCH BASED PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT ARE PRESENT IN HEALTHY FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO SERVING CURRENT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE YOUTH THROUGH TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND SUPPORT TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $304,387 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH IN SCHOOLS OR OTHER GROUP SETTINGS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 1977.

    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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