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Parenting Cottage Inc

EIN 75-1806027 · Lubbock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VISION OF THE PARENTING COTTAGE IS TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY BY FIRST BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES. THE VISION IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAM SERVICES, ADHERING TO THE AGENCY'S MISSION STATEMENT OF PROVIDING HOPE, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 - KINDERGARTEN ENTRY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$997,426
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
11
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$90,000, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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 (1)
  1. $919,601 spent. THE PARENTING COTTAGE PROVIDED A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN LUBBOCK COUNTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN IN HOME VISITATION PROGRAM UTILIZING A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, THAT PROVIDES PARENTING EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND TOOLS FOR PARENTS TO MOVE THEIR FAMILY TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY UNIT AND THEIR ABILITY TO SUSTAIN THEIR FAMILY. THE MAJORITY OF FAMILIES SERVED PRESENT WITH MULTIPLE CHALLENGES INCLUDING THE LACK OF BASIC RESOURCES, INCOMES BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL, LOW EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND INADEQUATE OR INACCURATE KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. OTHER HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR FAMILY STABILITY INCLUDE FIRST TIME PARENTS, SINGLE PARENTS AND TEEN PARENTS. EVIDENCE BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED ALMOST 9,000 CLIENT ENCOUNTERS WITH FAMILIES IN 2024. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDED ALMOST 40% OF THE TOTAL ENCOUNTERS SERVING JUST OVER 200 FAMILIES IMPACTING OVER 400 CHILDREN. GROUP PARENTING EFFORTS FOR PARENTS EXPECTING A BABY AND FOR THOSE ATTEMPTING REUNIFICATION OF THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A LEGAL INTERVENTION BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROVED OVER 650 CLIENT ENCOUNTERS WITH PARENTS IMPACTING AN ADDITIONAL 300 CHILDREN. THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENCY'S EFFORTS WERE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AGENCY'S CAR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE FOR A PORTION OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING COVID RESTRICTIONS BY SERVING JUST OVER 60 FAMILIES PROVIDING CAR SEATS TO PARENTS UNABLE TO PURCHASE A CAR SEAT FOR THEIR CHILD. EARLY LITERACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL READINESS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY WERE COMPLETED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 7 LOCAL LIBRARIES IN LUBBOCK COUNTY WITH PARTICIPATION BY OVER 4,700 PARENTS AND 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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