Parent Services Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION STATEMENT OF PARENT SERVICES PROJECT IS TO ENGAGE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES TO TAKE LEADERSHIP FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION STATEMENT ASSERTS THAT FAMILIES ARE LEADERS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, WHERE THEY ARE PART OF BUILDING EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT. FAMILIES' ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP CREATES SOCIAL CHANGE AND EQUITY FOR ALL, AND AS A RESULT, ALL CHILDREN DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL SURROUNDED BY A CARING COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $488,836
- Spending
- $977,027
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $118,763, 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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 100% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 71% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $250,764 spent. PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING: USING OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CURRICULA, LEADERS FOR CHANGE, PSP BUILDS LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE AMONG PARENT LEADERS SO THAT THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO EFFECT CHANGE IN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
- $431,742 spent. FAMILY LITERACY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: PSP SUPPORTS FAMILY LITERACY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COORDINATION OF THE RAISING A READER (RAR) BOOK SHARING PROGRAM ALONG WITH APRENDIENDO JUNTOS, A SCHOOL READINESS PLAYGROUP FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5. DURING THE PAST YEAR PSP SERVED OVER 2,400 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RAR.
- $51,655 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ACCESS TO SERVICES: PSP PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND TO ORGANIZE TOGETHER TO ADVANCE CHANGE. WE CULTIVATE CONFIDENT AND SKILLFUL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WHO, WORKING TOGETHER, ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL FAMILIES.
- $85,238 spent. TECHNOLOGY- EQUITY: IMPACT TECHNOLOGY & SHORELINE CONNECTIVITY ARE DIGITAL LITERACY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP FAMILIES CONNECT TO QUALITY INTERNET AND TEACH THEM HOW TO USE BASIC TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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