Nevada P E P Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To increase opportunities for home, community and school success for children with disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education, encouragement and empowerment activities.
- Income
- $2.1 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 14.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 59
- Highest pay
- $68,053, executive dir.
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
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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 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 (4)
- $939,728 spent. The Youth MOVE program engaged youth with disabilities through weekly virtual meetings, 15 new podcasts, and Mental Health Acceptance Week activities, promoting self-advocacy and leadership. "Youth MOVE Nevada gave me a voice and helped me believe in myself." Overall, 98% of surveyed families felt prepared to use the information provided, and 100% of youth participants would recommend Nevada PEP to others. "PEP gave me the tools I needed to help my child succeed."
- $467,162 spent. At 51 different planning committees, Nevada PEP promoted meaningful parental engagement in the education of their children, in school reform activities, and with other child-serving systems to improve services and results for children with disabilities ages 0-26. "PEP is a valuable addition to this group, particularly in ensuring that family and parent voices are reflected in statewide decision making."
- $252,839 spent. In FY2025, Nevada PEP provided training and resources to over 21,500 individuals statewide. More than 3,400 participants attended workshops and webinars on special education rights, transition planning, and positive behavior strategies; 94% reported increased confidence in working with schools and service providers. Agencywide, PEP supported families at 1,003 special education/section 504 related meetings "After attending the workshop, I feel confident to partner with the school on my child's education."
- $54,810 spent. Nevada PEP's mission is to increase the opportunities for home, community, and school success for children with disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have behavioral health challenges, their families, and their service providers through education, encouragement, and empowerment activities.
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
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 June 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 December 1993.
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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