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Parents Reaching Out to Help Incorporated

EIN 85-0340120 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEW MEXICO THROUGH INFORMED DECISION MAKING, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES. PARENTS REACHING OUT PROVIDES THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO CONNECT AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. THIS MISSION SUPPORTS ALL FAMILIES INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS WHO ARE DISENFRANCHISED.

Income
$946,692
Spending
$939,949
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
13
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$80,743, executive di

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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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. $504,893 spent. EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS: PARENTS REACHING OUT (PRO) SERVES AS THE PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. PRO SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY PROVIDING TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO 26) ACROSS THE STATE BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE A FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION. PRO ALSO SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP). THE PROJECT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO INCREASE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO WORK TOGETHER THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS. PRO SUPPORTS SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN PARENT ENGAGEMENT. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM AT PRO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OR HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, DISABILITIES, OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP INFORM FAMILIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SUPPORT IS OFFERED IN NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AND BEYOND. EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS: PARENTS REACHING OUT (PRO) SERVES AS THE PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. PRO SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY PROVIDING TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO 26) ACROSS THE STATE BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE A FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION. PRO ALSO SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP). THE PROJECT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO INCREASE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO WORK TOGETHER THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS. PRO SUPPORTS SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN PARENT ENGAGEMENT. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM AT PRO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OR HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, DISABILITIES, OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP INFORM FAMILIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SUPPORT IS OFFERED IN NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AND BEYOND.
  2. $232,058 spent. HEALTH CARE AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE PROGRAMS: THE FAMILY TO FAMILY HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES ON HOW TO ACCESS HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS. PRO OFFERS A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND BRINGS TOGETHER THE FAMILY ADVISORY BOARDS OF AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. FISCAL SERVICES REVENUE IS GENERATED BY PRO ACTING AS THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY ON BEHALF OF THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF NEW MEXICO WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $78,161 spent. FAMILY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: THE FAMILY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROMOTES FAMILY LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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 November 6, 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 April 1989.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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