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Parents in Training Inc

EIN 68-0340537 · Crescent City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PARENTS IN TRAINING INC. IS TO EDUCATE AND OPEN COMMUNICATION WITHIN FAMILIES IN NEED OF INTERVENTION OR ASSISTANCE DURING CRISIS. THIS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS, REFERRALS TO IN HOME MENTORING AND RESPITE CARE. ONCE THE FAMILY IS STABILIZED, WE BELIEVE CONTINUED EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO CREATE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF A HEALTHY FAMILY.

Income
$25.9 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
101
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$122,000, executive dir.

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $22.0 million spent. WRAPAROUND SERVICES PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ADOPTION AND CHILD BEHAVIOR EXPERT TO BRING ADOPTION WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILIES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE TRAUMA BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WHO ARE FEELING STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED BY THEIR CHILD'S BEHAVIORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH AN ADOPTED CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN THAT IS AT RISK OF BEING REMOVED OR PLACED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME INTO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE.
  2. $218,358 spent. RESILIENT EMPOWERED YOUTH (REY). THE RESILIENT EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAM (REY) IS AN EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH. THE REY PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN SEEKS TO DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND CONTINUATION SCHOOLS. DEVELOPING A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SCHOOLS WILL ALLOW THE REY PROGRAM TO WORK WITH TEACHERS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND PARENTS AS A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL OF FACILITATING THESE GROUPS ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES. THE REY PROGRAM INCORPORATES TRAUMA-INFORMED STRENGTH BASED MODELS OF ADDICTION AND INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS WITH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.THESE WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO MORAL RECOGNITION THERAPY (MRT) PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YOUTH WRAP AND GOZEN FOR TEEN PROGRAMS.
  3. $190,771 spent. CARE PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RESOURCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (CARE) REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY WITH DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND NEED. THE CARE PROGRAM COORDINATES DONATIONS WITH CENTERS THAT FACILITATE OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND NEED, TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRIBAL/INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, LOCAL RESOURCE CENTERS, SCHOOLS, MISSIONS, SHELTERS AND ASSISTED LIVING.
  4. $42,395 spent. LOVE AND LOGIC PROGRAM. THE LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING CLASSES OFFER A SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THAT EMPHASIZES BEHAVIOR MODELING AND PROBLEM SOLVING RATHER THAN PUNISHMENT FOR MISBEHAVIOR. PARENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE CONTROL AND DECISION MAKING USING EMPATHY WITH CONSEQUNCES WHILE ENHANCING THE SELF-CONCEPT OF CHILDREN. SETTING LIMITS WITHOUT THE USE OF ANGER, LECTURES, THREATS OR WARNINGS WITH A GOAL TO EDUCATE PARENTS IN THE USE OF PRACTICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES THAT HELP ADULTS ACHIEVE RESPECTFUL, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    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 September 2014.

    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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