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Parents for Public Schools Inc

EIN 64-0806908 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVANCES THE ROLE OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN SECURING A HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD.

Income
$573,857
Spending
$539,579
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
-4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
7
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$61,182, 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

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% 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 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $242,212 spent. EDUCATE AND INFORM:PARENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PPS) SEEKS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND OTHER EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS. SPECIFIC PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE THREE CURRICULA THAT MAKE UP THE PPS PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (PEP). PEP-PARENT LEADERSHIP HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTAND ACCOUNTABILITY,CURRICULUM STANDARDS, AND OTHER EDUCATION ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE EDUCATION OUTCOME OF STUDENTS IN MISSISSIPPI. PEP ALSO HELPS PARENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE AN EFFECTIVE EDUCATION PARTNER. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME OF THE PROGRAM IS THAT PARENTS AGREE TO WORK AT REDUCING BARRIERS TO LEARNING IN THEIR HOME, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL.PEP-GRADUATION READY IS A DUAL GENERATION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. IN ADDITION TO INCLUDING MUCH OF THE INFORMATION FROM PEP-PARENT LEADERSHIP, GRADUATION READY FOCUSES ON GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND THE VARIOUS PATHS TO GRADUATION. THIS TRAINING SEEKS TO IMPROVE ATTENDANCE AND GRADUATION RATES, AND TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE A SMOOTHER TRANSITION TO POST-SECONDARY LIFE. THE PEP-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM ENHANCES PARENT/CAREGIVER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ROLE IN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND THE EFFECT OF WHATHAPPENS IN THE EARLIEST YEARS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT ON KINDERGARTENREADINESS AND LATER ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
  2. $70,586 spent. NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING & NETWORK SUPPORT:ALTHOUGH EACH CHAPTER HAS ITS OWN IDENTITY AND THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO LOCAL CHALLENGES, A CHAPTER'S WORK IS SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND COLLABORATIVE POWER.CHAPTERS BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF OTHER PARENTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND ARE ABLE TO AVOID "REINVENTING THE WHEEL". PPS, INC. CONDUCTS CHAPTER TRAINING USING CURRICULA DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CURRENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS IN ALL CHAPTERS, CONDUCTS REGIONAL ANDNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE,STRATEGIES, AND SUPPORT TO CHAPTERS, WORKS TO PLANT NEW CHAPTERS WITH A FOCUS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS ENROLLING LARGER MINORITY AND DISENFRANCHISED POPULATIONS, AND PROVIDES CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO CHAPTERS TO ADDRESS SELF-IDENTIFIED AREAS OF WEAKNESS. WORKING WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS, PPS PARENTS STRIVE TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND BRING THE COMMUNITY INTO THE PROCESS OF STRENGTHENING SCHOOLS.
  3. ORGANIZE FOR ADVOCACY:PPS ALSO FOCUSES ON EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND WORKS TO PROVIDE PPS CONSTITUENTS WITH INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DECISIONS THAT AFFECT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO ASSESS PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT BY CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. PPS HAS DEVELOPED THE CIVIC ACADEMY, A WORKSHOP THAT FOCUSES ON THE VALUE OF FULLY FUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PROVIDING INFORMATION THAT CITIZENS NEED TO INFORM THEIR CHOICES AT THE BALLOT BOX.

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 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 June 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 June 1992.

    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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