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Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults

EIN 94-1650851 · Burlingame, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARCA'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
54
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$245,623, ceo

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (8)
  1. $985,427 spent. CEDAR STREET HOME - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM IS SUBSIDIZED BY FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $1.1 million spent. SOLICITATIONS - A PROGRAM THAT FACILITATES DONATED MATERIALS TO PARCA, WHICH CONSISTS MAINLY OF CLOTHING AND USABLE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. AFTER DONATION PICK-UP, PARCA THEN SELLS DONATED ITEMS TO AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES A LARGE RETAIL THRIFT STORE NETWORK. FUNDS RAISED BY THESE ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO FURTHER PARCA'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
  3. $367,958 spent. PROJECT REACH - A PROGRAM THAT WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY AND RECREATION AS THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS. THIS PROGRAM IS SUBSIDIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
  4. $842,969 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO ENABLE THE INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE IN A HOME OF HIS OR HER CHOICE.
  5. RAJI HOUSE - A PROGRAM THAT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, OUT-OF-HOME RESPITE CARE TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. RESPITE CARE PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH A BREAK FROM THE CONTINUOUS DAILY CARE OF A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  6. HORIZONS AND PAGE MILL COURT APARTMENTS - PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ANCILLARY SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TRAINING SERVICES TO APARTMENT RESIDENTS, PARCA MANAGES THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR MID-PENINSULA HOUSING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION.
  7. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - A PROGRAM ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT RELATING TO INFORMATION AND ISSUES CONCERNING PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  8. ALAMEDA HOUSE - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED THROUGH ALAMEDA HOUSE, INC.

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 March 1985.

    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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