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Parkinson Council

EIN 91-1803234 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PARKINSON COUNCIL IS THE PREMIER LOCAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S, THEIR CARE PARTNERS, AND FAMILIES. WE INVEST IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY WORLD-RENOWNED INSTITUTIONS AND INNOVATIVE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. WE STRENGTHEN OUR ROLE IN THE PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LIVES WE TOUCH EVERY YEAR.

Income
$420,894
Spending
$543,220
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$118,511, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $297,171 spent. AS NOTED IN PART III, ITEM I ABOVE, THE COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND GRANTS TO LOCALLY BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S. THE COUNCIL DOES NOT DIRECTLY PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE I FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH RECEIVED GRANTS FROM THE COUNCIL IN 2024 AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH GRANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2003.

    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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