Empowered Parents in Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To advocate for improved educational experiences through collective organizing and intentional engagement of parents/caregivers, ensuring students thrive and achieve better outcomes.
- Income
- $811,822
- Spending
- $597,948
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 14.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 9
- Highest pay
- $80,000, executive director
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: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 36% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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 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)
- $196,213 spent. EPiCs Parent Engagement program equips families to become active partners in their childrens education. Through listening sessions, authentic engagement opportunities, parent education workshops, and in-school volunteer roles, parents build the knowledge and confidence to navigate the school system and advocate for stronger educational outcomes for their children. The program also provides targeted support to families of children with learning differences, helping them build capacity, access information, and advocate effectively within special education systems.
- $74,243 spent. Circle of Hope provides peer support cohorts - separate Circles for mothers and fathers - that strengthen emotional wellness, family relationships, and community connection among parents and caregivers. Facilitated multi-week sessions build peer trust, communication skills, and leadership capacity, helping parents better navigate challenges at home and advocate for their children. Participants consistently report increased confidence in their relationships with their children and a strong sense of connection and belonging within the group.
- $259,849 spent. EPiCs Early Childhood Education program promotes equitable access to high-quality early learning for our youngest and most vulnerable students. The program works to disrupt inequitable suspension and expulsion practices in early childcare and education settings, helping ensure that young children - particularly those most at risk of exclusionary discipline - remain engaged in learning environments that support their long-term success.
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 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 December 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 March 2020.
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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