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Exceptional Parents Unlimited Inc

EIN 77-0263702 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION:EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED, INC. (EPU) GUIDES AND STRENGTHENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH UNIQUE NEEDS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE HOPE AND RESILIENCE.VISION:OUR VISION IS THAT FAMILIES ARE THE SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS TO FIND LOVE, BELONGING, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
153
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$192,234, president/ceo

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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)
  1. $3.7 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES-PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS (AGES 0-3) WITH DELAYS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT, IDENTIFIED DISABILITIES OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PARENT/FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, ALONG WITH SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. APPROX. 480 CHILDREN SERVED WITH 15,138 SERVICES PROVIDED. PROGRAM STAFF ALSO COMPLETED 569 INITIAL ASSESSMENTS OF CHILDREN 0 - 3 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL CENTER. THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM SERVED 17 CHILDREN (18 TO 36 MONTHS) WITH 2,744 DAYS OF ATTENDANCE.
  2. $3.2 million spent. PARENTING SERVICES-PROVIDES HOME VISITATION AND CENTER BASED SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN WHICH CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OF AGE ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. APPROXIMATELY 1,750 FAMILIES WERE SERVED WITH 10,003 SERVICES PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, EPU STAFF DISTRIBUTED FOOD PROVIDED BY THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOOD BANK TO 613 FAMILIES (2,649 PARTICIPANTS) AT THE WILLOW AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, AND PARTICIPATED IN 77 OUTREACH EVENTS, REACHING 5,135 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $1.7 million spent. PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT-PROVIDE PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT, INFORMATION, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (AGES 0 - 26) IN A 12 COUNTY REGION IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. APPROXIMATELY 2,581 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES WITH 19,934 SERVICES PROVIDED. STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 205 OUTREACH EVENTS TO 5,795 INDIVIDUALS, AND HOSTED 67 WORKSHOPS FOR 978 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $2.6 million spent. ASSESSMENT CENTER -PROVIDES SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, PLAN OF CARE, REFERRAL AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN (TARGETING CHILDREN 0-6, ABLE TO SERVICE CHILDREN 0-8) FOR WHOM THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT EMOTIONAL, BEHAVORIAL, AND/OR DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES. STAFF INCLUDES CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS, AND A TEAM OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATORS. APPROXIMATELY 136 FAMILIES AND 4,626 TOTAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.

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 October 1995.

    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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