Parkinson Place Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of those living with Parkinsons disease and all movement disorders through education, empowerment, support and community resources.
- Income
- $568,136
- Spending
- $421,461
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $165,126, chairman of the board
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 4 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 December 31, 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)
- $225,874 spent. Parkinson Place is a 9,000 sq ft comprehensive care center dedicated exclusively to the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of those living with all movement disorders, their families, and caregivers. Evidence-based programs support a better life today for those living with Parkinsons and other movement disorders. The Integrative Program offers over 85 free classes per month including Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance, Speech, Music, Boxing, Fitness, and Pedaling.
- $75,290 spent. Parkinson Place Center presents Empower Hour educational programs twice each week. Speakers from the local community include neurologists, speech therapists, interns from local universities and many others discussing medical treatment options, health care needs, and other topics of interest to people living with movement disorders. Our medical director speaks monthly and is available to answer questions. Lunch is served so our members can socialize and get to meet others in similar circumstances. All programs are free of charge.
- $75,290 spent. Parkinson Place offers support groups in person and online. Circle of Support for men & women with movement disorders encourages open discussions to address questions and concerns at every phase of a movement disorder. Members gain valuable coping skills, strategies, and insights on effectively navigating daily life. Caregivers Only Club provides caregivers support, coping skills, and survival strategies. Caregivers can ask questions and talk about feelings in a private, informal, and nurturing setting. Empowered Living allows those living alone to engage with peers to address challenges aimed at fostering independence and well-being. Peer Enrichment Group provides an opportunity for men to engage in discussion about daily life experiences within the real world.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2019.
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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