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The Parenting Place Inc

EIN 39-1676842 · La Crosse, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING A COMMUNITY OF ADULTS WHO NURTURE THRIVING CHILDREN.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
71
Volunteers
64
Highest pay
$104,915, executive director

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. BIRTH TO 3 EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN LA CROSSE, EAU CLAIRE, AND VERNON COUNTIES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES TO ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF FAMILIES TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS OF THEIR INFANTS & TODDLERS WHO HAVE DELAYS OR DISABILITIES.
  2. $532,705 spent. OUR CHILD CARE SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILD CARE BUSINESSES IN DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR AREA FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CREATE SOUND CHILD CARE BUSINESSES. WE ALSO OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS CAN PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE OF OUR YOUNGEST CHILDREN. WE PREPARE CUSTOMIZED CHILD CARE REFERRAL LISTS FOR FAMILIES LOOKING FOR CHILD CARE AND EDUCATE THEM ON HOW TO CHOOSE A HIGH QUALITY PROVIDER THAT SUITS THEIR PARTICULAR NEEDS.
  3. $358,750 spent. THE FAMILY EXCHANGE AND VISITATION PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, DATING VIOLENCE AND RELATED CHILD ABUSE TO HAVE SAFE, SUPPORTED TIME BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN. FAMILY EXCHANGES ARE THE SCHEDULE AND SUPERVISED TRANSFER OF A CHILD(REN) FROM ONE PARENT TO ANOTHER AT THE PARENTING PLACE FACILITY. FAMILY VISITATIONS ARE SCHEDULED CONTACT BETWEEN A PARENT AND CHILD AT THE PARENTING PLACE FACILITY AND OBSERVED BY A DIRECT SERVICE STAFF MEMBER. THE FAMILY INTERACTION PROGRAM (FIP) IS A TARGETED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPERVISED VISITS AND PARENTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR PARENTS WHO ARE WORKING WITH LA CROSSE COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AS THE RESULT OF A SUBSTANTIATED REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. A FAMILY'S SOCIAL WORKER DETERMINES WHICH SERVICE THE FAMILY RECEIVES AND AUTHORIZES THE NUMBER OF SERVICE HOURS PER WEEK. SERVICES MAY OCCUR AT ONE OF THE PARENTING PLACE LOCATIONS, A FAMILY'S HOME OR OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED LOCATION.
  4. $375,564 spent. THE PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PARENT OR OTHER CAREGIVER OF CHILDREN FREE OF CHARGE. THERE ARE NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS AND NO TARGET POPULATION BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT PARENTING IS DIFFICULT FOR ALL OF US, NO MATTER OUR INCOME, ETHNICITY, OR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BECAUSE WE ALL WANT TO GIVE THE BEST OF OURSELVES TO OUR CHILDREN. THE PARENTING PLACE'S PROGRAMS HELP PARENTS TO FIND AND RECOGNIZE THEIR STRENGTHS SO THEY CAN BUILD ON THEIR POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES TO BE THE BEST PARENTS THAT THEY CAN BE.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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