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Parents Challenge

EIN 84-1591310 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE DISRUPT THE LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL FAILURE BY EMPOWERING PARENTS. WE EQUIP FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION, TRAINING, MENTORING, TOOLS, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES SO THEY CAN CHOOSE THE EDUCATION THEY BELIEVE IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$108,859, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 200% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $968,566 spent. DURING THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE IMPACTED 195 FAMILIES AND SUPPORTED 356 SCHOLARS. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, PARENTS ARE NOT ONLY GIVEN A VOICE, THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT DIRECTLY INFLUENCE THEIR CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THIS EMPOWERMENT IS A CRITICAL STEP IN MOVING AT-RISK STUDENTS FROM CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES INTO LIVES MARKED BY CONFIDENCE, ACHIEVEMENT, AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  2. THROUGH OUR EXPANDED EFFORTS, WE HAVE STRENGTHENED OUR ROLE AS BOTH AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ALL FAMILIES AND A FINANCIAL RESOURCE FOR THOSE IN LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR TARGETED SUPPORTS, INCLUDING TUTORING AND BRAIN INTEGRATION, HAVE LED TO MEASURABLE ACADEMIC GAINS, WITH MANY STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN READING AND MATH. THESE INTERVENTIONS ARE HELPING BREAK DOWN LONG-STANDING BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT AND CREATING REAL MOMENTUM FOR STUDENT SUCCESS.
  3. IN ADDITION, FAMILIES HAVE INCREASINGLY PRIORITIZED THEIR CHILDREN'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. PARENTS CHALLENGE HAS RESPONDED BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, AND DIRECT SUPPORT, ENABLING FAMILIES TO TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS. AS A RESULT, FAMILIES ARE MORE ENGAGED, BETTER INFORMED, AND MORE CONFIDENT IN ADVOCATING FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S OVERALL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC FUTURE.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 October 2001.

    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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