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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0611650

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30356

Financials

$624K$598K2023$641K$596K2024$508K$511K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$507,923$510,786-$2,863$1,497,395$0$1,497,395
December 31, 2024990$640,903$595,550$45,353$1,506,795$0$1,506,795
December 31, 2023990$623,832$597,900$25,932$1,438,469$0$1,438,469
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$88,762
Membership dues
$83,980
Program service revenue
$301,547
Investment income
$62,580
Royalties
$55,034
Other revenue
$55,034

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,530
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$95,128
Other salaries and wages
$31,549
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$136,406
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$15,558
Accounting fees
$2,257
Travel
$19,443
Program services (functional)
$329,247
Management and general (functional)
$181,539

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,506,795
Total assets, end of year
$1,497,395
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,497,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,497,395
Gross receipts
$507,923
Employees
5
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
SC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY GFROERERED UNTIL 8/2
Trustee or director
40$95,278
SUZIE BOHMCONTROLLER/T
Officer
10$43,589
DINA EMSERFORMER CO-CH
Former
–$24,763
CATHY KAWAKAMIFORMER CO-CH
Former
0$13,396
CAROL DORESFORMER CO-CH
Former
–$10,803
KELLY PFEIFFERFORMER CO-CH
Former
6$10,528
SUZANNE SMITHA MCPHERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$1,778
TERESA LASALACO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$1,778
LOIS INGBERSECRETARY
Officer
6$0
JODY MALTERREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AISHA POPECO-CHAIR/PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
EVA DWIGHTCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
BIBIANA ENFANTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WEINA WUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BETE RODRIGUESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANALISA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NOHA ALSHUGAIRIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRAD AINGEFOUNDER REP
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY GFROEREREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$129,209
SUZIE BOHMTREASURER
Officer
10$36,288
DINA EMSERCO-CHAIR
Former
–$16,602
KELLY PFEIFFERCOCHAIR/BOAR
Trustee or director
6$5,799
WEINA WUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$2,500
OMNEYA ASKARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$2,092
LOIS INGBERSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
AISHA POPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ESMAT LAMEIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VANESSA ZABLAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
EVA DWIGHTCO-CHAIR, BO
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
BIBIANA ENFANTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANALISA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BETE RODRIGUESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY GFROEREREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$123,802
SUZIE BOHMTREASURER
Officer
10$36,701
KELLY PFEIFFERCOCHAIR/BOAR
Trustee or director
2$4,644
NURIA RODRIGUEZ FONTCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$1,400
EVA DWIGHTCO-CHAIR, BO
Trustee or director
2$259
FERNANDA LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GLORIA CLEVECO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
LOIS INGBERSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
JUDY WUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
OMNEYA ASKARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AISHA POPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ESMAT LAMEIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VANESSA ZABLAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BIBIANA ENFANTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1551 DUNWOODY VLG PWKY 888244, ATLANTA, GA 30356-0099
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AISHA POPE, PO BOX 888244, ATLANTA, GA 30356
Signed the 990
SUZIE BOHM, CONTROLLER/TREASURER
Phone
(866) 767-3472
Return prepared by
GEESLIN GROUP LLC

Mission

THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION (PDA) IS A MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND OVERSEES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FOR CHILD GUIDANCE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL/RELATIONSHIP SKILLS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TRAININGS WERE HELD AROUND THE WORLD TO FACILITATE THE USE OF POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION AND LIFE. TRAINING ALSO FOCUSES ON ADULTS USE OF THE MODEL IN THE WORKPLACE AND RELATIONSHIPS.
    Expenses $273,176 · grants $13,530 · revenue $306,328
  • PRINTING OF MANUAL AND GUIDES FOR TEACHERS AND LEADERS TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES.
    Expenses $7,888 · revenue $55,034
  • RESEARCH-EVALUATION OF PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS.
    Expenses $10,449
  • MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES AND REVENUE
    Expenses $37,734 · revenue $83,980

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0611650
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,497,395
Income (IRS master file)
$507,923

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$507,923$510,786$1,497,395XML
990December 2024$640,903$595,550$1,506,795XML
990December 2023$623,832$597,900$1,438,469XML
990December 2022$570,188$606,447$1,405,414IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0611650).

Questions about POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION is 20-0611650.
Is POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AISHA POPE.
Who are the officers and directors of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,278 (KELLY GFROERER, ED UNTIL 8/2).
How much revenue does POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $507,923, expenses of $510,786 and total assets of $1,497,395 at year end.

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