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Parc Inc

EIN 59-0791038 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARC CENTER FOR DISABILITIES IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE STRUCTURE OUR SERVICES AROUND THREE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE: CHILDREN'S SERVICES, ADULT DAY TRAINING, AND RESIDENTIAL CARE TO ENSURE A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$29.2 million
Spending
$24.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
485
Volunteers
475
Highest pay
$215,473, president & ceo

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $13.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: PARC MAINTAINS FOUR RESIDENCES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. BETWEEN THE FOUR RESIDENCES, PARC HAS 94 PEOPLE LIVING FULL-TIME IN THE PROGRAM WITH A RANGE OF AGE AND ABILITIES. THE RESIDENTS' WELL-BEING IS PARC'S PRIMARY CONCERN AS THEY LIVE, WORK, AND ENJOY LIFE IN PINELLAS COUNTY. THE RESIDENTIAL STAFF AT PARC BELIEVES THAT PARC RESIDENTS DO NOT LIVE IN A PARC FACILITY, WE WORK IN THEIR HOME.
  2. $2.9 million spent. LIFELONG LEARNING (ADULT DAY TRAINING): ADULTS AT PARC LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR CHOICE OF ENJOYABLE AND PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES. APPROXIMATELY 175 ADULTS TAKE PART IN PARC'S LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EACH DAY. AT PARC, INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE WHICH PROGRAMS THEY WANT TO TAKE PART IN. COMPONENTS OF THE LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM INCLUDE INSPIRED ARTIST STUDIOS @ PARC, ADULT TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, FINANCIAL LITERACY/HEALTHY LIVING/RECREATION, AND PARC CENTER INDUSTRIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL DECISION MAKING AND TO WORK WITH STAFF DESIGNING THEIR PROGRAMS AND CLASSES TO MEET THEIR INTEREST AND NEEDS.
  3. $2.4 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: PARC OFFERS THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS SERVING HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A YEAR - THE DISCOVERY LEARNING CENTER, AN AWARD-WINNING CAREGIVER RELIEF RESPITE PROGRAM AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. THE DISCOVERY LEARNING CENTER IS ONE OF THE FEW PRE-SCHOOLS IN PINELLAS COUNTY SERVING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGES 2 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS. THE DISCOVERY LEARNING CENTER OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR "AT-RISK" FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PARC'S PROGRAMS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INDIVIDUALIZED EARLY INTERVENTION PLANS THAT MEET EACH CHILD'S LEARNING NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN, ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND DEVELOP STRONG LIFE SKILLS. PARC'S COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDE CAREGIVER RELIEF TO GIVE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A BREAK AND EARLY INTERVENTION TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS SUPPORTING AND REFERRING THEM TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
  4. $580,707 spent. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: PARC PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMING THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE. INDIVIDUALS LEARN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, DAILY LIVING, AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS IN SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENTS.TRANSPORTATION: ON A DAILY BASIS, PARC'S FLEET OF 30 VEHICLES PROVIDES CRITICAL DOORSTEP-TO-DOORSTEP SERVICE TO AND FROM OUR PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS TO A VARIETY OF MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY TRIPS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. PARC'S TRANSPORTATION STAFF MAKES CLOSE TO 1,300 TRIPS MONTHLY, LOGGING MORE THAN 170,000 MILES EVERY YEAR. PARC IS PROUD TO BE A DESIGNATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER APPROVED BY BOTH THE MPO OF PINELLAS COUNTY AND THE DOT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. TRANSPORTATION IS A KEY SERVICE AVAILABLE TO BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN PARC PROGRAMS. THE SERVICE IS ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN SOUTH PINELLAS COUNTY.

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 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 September 2025.

    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 July 1954.

    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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