Idaho Parents Unlimited Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.; Supports, Empowers, Educates, and Advocates, to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their Families
- Income
- $768,242
- Spending
- $716,316
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 94%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 55% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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)
- $252,993 spent. As the State Family Voices Affiliate and the Family to Family Health Information Center, IPUL assists families in making informed choices about health care. IPUL provide training, information and resources to families of children with special health care needs. The Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA's) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), together with its partners, has identified six core outcomes to promote the community-based system of services mandated for all children with special health care needs under Title V, Healthy People 2010, and the President's New Freedom Initiative (NFI) designed to break down barriers to community living for people with disabilities. These outcomes give us a concrete way to measure our progress in making family-centered care a reality. Progress toward the overall goal can be measured using these six critical indicators: Families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) partner in decision making at all levels and are satisfied with the services they receive; (Partnering with Providers) Children and youth with special health care needs receive coordinated ongoing comprehensive care within a medical home; (Medical Home) Families of CYSHCN have adequate private and/or public insurance to pay for the services they need; (Financing) Children are screened early and continuously for special health care needs; (Early Screening - EPSDT) Community-based services for children and youth with special health care needs are organized so families can use them easily; (Navigating Community Services) Youth with special health care needs receive the services necessary to make transitions to all aspects of adult life, including adult health care, work, and independence. (Transition)
- $321,296 spent. The Parent Training and Information Center ensures that parents of children ages birth to 26 years with disabilities receive training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in order to develop the skills necessary to cooperatively and effectively participate in planning and decision making relating to early intervention, educational, and transitional services. Information is provided on a variety of topics related to special education such as: Inclusive Classrooms, Least Restrictive Environment for Learning, Section 504 - Accommodations, Dispute Resolution, Parent Involvement, Early Childhood Outcomes, Universal Design for Learning, School Based Medicaid Services, and Secondary Transition
- $52,463 spent. IPUL Arts houses two major programs: IPUL's Artist in Residence Program and Work of Art IPUL Arts conducts art residencies statewide in Idaho schools and community centers through our Artist in Residence program. Our work ensures children and youth with disabilities are included in high quality arts education and have access to the same curriculum as their non-disabled peers. IPUL Arts Work of Art Program provides pre-employment skills to youth with disabilities through a unique and collaborative design thinking process that engages business partners from within the community directly with the students. IPUL is committed to providing unwavering support and resources to parents and youth, helping them to navigate the unique challenges of living with disabilities. IPUL empowers and engages people with disabilities in the creative process through opportunities that are fully inclusive, educational, and participatory.
- Other programs
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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