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Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

To improve the quality of the life for people living with Parkinson disease. (See Part III)

Parkinson Foundation of the National

Health Olney, MD EIN: 542048636 (IRS) Reg: 54-2048636 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

For more than 25 years, PFNCA has been providing programs and services to improve the quality of life for those facing Parkinson’s.

Founded
Headquarters
Olney, MD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
G12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

To improve the quality of the life for people living with Parkinson disease. (See Part III)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.3% of total expenses ($204,298 of $722,306).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is a registered health nonprofit based in Olney, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 542048636. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 542048636. 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.

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is located in Olney, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

For more than 25 years, PFNCA has been providing programs and services to improve the quality of life for those facing Parkinson’s. Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 542048636, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
Jared D C••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

What is Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area?
Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Olney, United States. For more than 25 years, PFNCA has been providing programs and services to improve the quality of life for those facing Parkinson’s.
When was Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area founded?
Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area was founded in 2001.
Who leads Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area?
Jared D Cohen serves as CEO.
Where is Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area located?
Headquartered in Olney, MD, United States.
What is Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area trustworthy?
Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area's registration number?
IRS EIN: 542048636. Registration: 54-2048636 (United States).
What is Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area's website?
http://www.parkinsonfoundation.org