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Parents Engaging Parents

EIN 84-4647284 · Newark, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARENTS ENGAGING PARENTS IS ON A MISSION TO PROMOTE CIVIC AWARENESS AND PROACTIVE COMMUNITY ADVOCACY BY ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF PARENTS AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$172,831
Spending
$227,163
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$40,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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 (11)
  1. $22,366 spent. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY THE TEPPER FOUNDATION. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.
  2. $24,739 spent. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY THE TURRELL FUND. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.
  3. $26,032 spent. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY THE PACIFICA ENVIRONMENTAL FAMILY. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.
  5. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY THE TIDES FOUNDATION. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES AMPLIFYING THE IMPACT OF PROGRESSIVE CAUSES.
  6. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY SOUTH WARD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT TO RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  7. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY BURKE FOUNDATION. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  8. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY GLOBAL FOUNDATION. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.
  9. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY FIDELITY CHARITABLE. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  10. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK FUNDED BY TROY E SINGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.
  11. PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR DOING COMMUNITY WORK. THIS COMMUNITY WORK INVOLVES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.

    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 March 2020.

    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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