Counseling Options & Parent Education Support Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND BONDS, EMPOWER PARENTS, FOSTER HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND CULTIVATE FAMILY UNITS THAT ENCOURAGE AN OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH PARENT EDUCATION AND THERAPY SERVICES.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 47%
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $164,026, executive dir.
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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 69% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (1)
- $1.6 million spent. The Organization provides comprehensive mental health and family support services to children, youth, adults, and families in the community, with a focus on low-income and underserved populations. During the year, the Organization served approximately 2,983 family members across Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and San Joaquin counties, with 78% of clients living at or below the poverty line. Services were delivered in culturally responsive and linguistically accessible formats, including English, Spanish, Arabic, and Farsi, by a diverse clinical and program staff.Program activities included evidence-based parenting education through the Triple P Parenting Program, counseling and clinical mental health services, youth emotional regulation workshops (C.O.P.E. 4 Kids), anger management services, and Supporting Father Involvement groups. During the year, 1,512 parents and caregivers participated in approximately 200 parenting education classes, achieving an 84% completion rate and a 92% participant satisfaction rate. Clinical services provided individual, family, and group counseling to 312 individuals through 1,238 therapy sessions, addressing needs such as anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, and life transitions.Youth services engaged 275 youth through group workshops, peer and mentor programs, and school- and community-based partnerships, with 78% of participants reporting improved social-emotional skills. Anger management and father involvement programs supported healthier relationships, emotional self-regulation, and positive parenting practices. Collectively, these services strengthened family stability, improved mental health outcomes, and enhanced emotional well-being across the communities served.
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 December 2012.
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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