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Visit www.picaheadstart.orgAbout Parents in Community Action
Parents In Community Action, or PICA, supports families by providing comprehensive services including early childhood development, health services, workforce development programs, and parent training opportunities through Head Start programs in Hennepin County.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Parents in Community Action has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 89% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyParents in Community Action is a registered human services nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 410956226. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $39M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Parents in Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410956226. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Parents in Community Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Parents in Community Action is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 700 Humboldt Ave N, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Parents in Community Action has $39M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Parents in Community Action is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $39M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Parents in Community Action. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Parents in Community Action holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Parents In Community Action, or PICA, supports families by providing comprehensive services including early childhood development, health services, workforce development programs, and parent training opportunities through Head Start programs in Hennepin County. Parents in Community Action is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $39M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Parents in Community Action are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Parents in Community Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 410956226, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PARENTS IN COMMUNITY ACTION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 71 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Parents in Community Action
- What is Parents in Community Action?
- Parents in Community Action is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Parents In Community Action, or PICA, supports families by providing comprehensive services including early childhood development, health services, workforce development programs, and parent training opportunities through Head Start programs in Hennepin County.
- When was Parents in Community Action founded?
- Parents in Community Action was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Parents in Community Action?
- Fran Stark serves as BOARD CHAIR.
- Where is Parents in Community Action located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Parents in Community Action's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Parents in Community Action trustworthy?
- Parents in Community Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Parents in Community Action's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410956226.
- What is Parents in Community Action's website?
- https://www.picaheadstart.org