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Mom & Dad Project

EIN 84-1959282 · Big Bear Lake, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak5 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE CONNECTION, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN RAISING A CHILD.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
0

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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 5 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (6)
  1. $1.1 million spent. PROVIDE CONNECTION, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN RAISING A CHILD. The Mom & Dad Project was able to successfully meet all our target numbers for our funders and complete the terms of our contracts for the fiscal year. We were able to procure new funding, allowing the opportunity for new programs such as a Teen Outreach Program, Healthy Families America and Healthy Steps. These new programs allow us to expand our services as a Family Resource Center from serving only families with children zero to five, to serving families from birth to death.
  2. Nurturing Fathers Program -- 13 sessions, rotating cycles -- Focusing solely on fathers and the important role they play in children's lives, classes are designed to teach fathers the importance of raising children in a warm trusting, and empathetic environment. English 20 completions, Spanish 2 completions Total impact 22
  3. Ages & Stages -- Weekly -- Baby's First Year, Baby Signs, Potty training, Happiest Baby on the Block. Classes provided throughout the year and include emphasis on baby's brain development, physical, emotional development, and bonding. Total impact 100s
  4. Play & Learn Child Enrichment Classes -- Weekly -- Music and Movement, Toddler Tumbling, Big Messy Art, Toddler Cooking, and Story Time -- to name a few. These classes are provided throughout the year and are all about bonding with children and having a great time During these classes, we also assess developmental stages and incorporate Nurturing Families and skills. Total impact 100s
  5. Reach Out and Read -- Reach Out and Read gives children six months to 5 years old a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. Doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals incorporate Reach Out and Read's evidence-based, three-part model into regular pediatric checkups at our Family Health Clinic. We cooperate with the FHC to provide Ages & Stages Developmental Screenings at well-child appointments every six months. Total Impact 229
  6. Nurturing Prenatal Program -- 9 sessions, rotating cycles -- designed for the pregnant Mom and her support partner. Topics include nutrition, growth and development of the baby, comfort techniques, labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding. English 26 completions, Spanish 18 completions Total impact 44

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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