Parent Advocates for Transformation and Healing
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to build critical connections with impacted parents and communities so that we can live in a world free from the family police and collectively dream of a more just future.
- Income
- $321,457
- Spending
- $362,080
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 130% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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)
- $362,080 spent. PATH has continued to draft our organizing planning call with members to illuminate our shared vision and direction. We had scheduled a call with two potential new community café members to cultivate relationships and provide a welcoming orientation. Which included sharing a high-level background on the café space, and co-facilitated a community café alongside a PATH Consultant. Engaged in a meaningful discussion about the power of advocacy and explored inspiring ways we can contribute to our community. Created a SurveyMonkey to assess the support members may need for their advocacy development. Scheduled a call with the PATH Consultant and a prospective member to connect and delve into the café's inspiring background and vision. Attended a planning call focused on enhancing our preparations for the upcoming Community Café in collaboration with our PATH Consultant. Co-led the monthly community café, where we explored what advocacy means to us, identified the challenges our communities face, and brainstormed how to transform those challenges into a catalyst for our organizing efforts. Reached out to multiple families to deeply understand their needs, crafting thoughtful requests. Connected with a church member to facilitate support for the families and checked in afterward to offer continued assistance. Co-facilitated the Broward community café, where we delved into
- PATH has been actively engaged in productive meetings, allowing us to gather essential updates and strengthen partnerships with CBOs. Central to our mission is the recognition of the vital role that impacted parents play, and we are committed to their voices being included at all levels. PATH is thrilled to welcome two new members to our board, and collectively, we inspired each other as we reviewed our priorities for 2025 and established a clear, aligned vision for 2026. Through our dedication to relationship-building, PATH successfully secured funding from Sunshine Health to provide mutual aid to families in Broward County. In addition, we've explored new funding avenues during the Agency Capacity Building Committee Meeting, sharing our belief in investing in grassroots organizations to foster the growth of future leaders within our community. Participation in the Change Champion meeting has enabled us to exchange valuable insights. This collaboration has led to the co-creation of key pillars that will take place during pre-service alongside impacted leaders, further reinforcing our commitment to elevating parental involvement. Engaging discussions with FICW, the Court Improvement Innovative, and Equitable Spaces have opened exciting opportunities for partnerships that align with our goal of influencing collaboration with DCF and community-based organizations. PATH took a proactive step by participating in the Peer Specialist and Parent Leader Support Network, where we engaged in valuable discussions and exchanged insights with our peers. This collaborative environment fostered fresh ideas for addressing challenges and enhancing our vital work. We focused on strengthening relationships and emphasized the influential language of system leaders in providing meaningful support to families. To facilitate this, we organized monthly meetings that empowered our members to share their experiences and insights. Together, we identified opportunities within the care portal to improve family support and elevate our roles. Through our collaboration, we developed innovative strategies to enhance the peer space experience and established a dynamic plan for the Peer Specialist and Parent Leader Support Network for 2025. PATH also compiled a comprehensive list of free training resources aimed at empowering parents on their leadership development journeys. Engaging with our members revealed invaluable insights into their expectations and aspirations for the network, guiding us in our continuous improvement efforts.
- The Peer Support Leadership & Development Space is a monthly, community-based program designed to support and develop parents and caregivers with lived experience in the child welfare system. This program provides structured opportunities for participants to build leadership skills, strengthen ethical peer support practices, and engage in ongoing education related to family stability, child well-being, and system navigation. Through facilitated discussions, training, and mentorship, participants learn to provide peer support to families, promote healthy engagement with services, and contribute to community-based solutions that strengthen families and reduce unnecessary system involvement. The program emphasizes ethical boundaries, trauma-informed approaches, and the responsible use of lived experience to support others. In addition to skill-building, the space fosters collaboration, leadership development, and community connection among participants. It also supports the development of peer-led initiatives, advocacy efforts, and partnerships that improve outcomes for children and families. This program advances charitable and educational purposes by equipping individuals with the tools, knowledge, and leadership capacity to support families, strengthen communities, and promote family preservation and well-being.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 2023.
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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