Nonprofit · EIN 23-7454254
THE PARENTING CENTER
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,429,935 | $2,748,537 | -$318,602 | $2,616,576 | $48,548 | $2,568,028 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,067,109 | $3,128,499 | -$61,390 | $2,928,865 | $71,679 | $2,857,186 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,061,767 | $3,094,720 | -$32,953 | $2,992,222 | $111,345 | $2,880,877 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,181,416
- of which government grants
- $1,752,895
- Program service revenue
- $190,428
- Investment income
- $53,416
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,307
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,820
- Other revenue
- $4,675
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $296,271
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,082,313
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,588,477
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,000
- Occupancy
- $65,885
- Travel
- $7,260
- Depreciation
- $47,232
- Program services (functional)
- $2,194,411
- Management and general (functional)
- $353,583
- Fundraising (functional)
- $200,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,928,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,616,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,548
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,568,028
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $779,354
- Publicly traded securities
- $523,480
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,459,445
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $108,583
- Gross receipts
- $2,644,531
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $159,439 | $23,334 |
| DIANA CALHOUN | FINANCE DIR. Officer | 40 | $101,045 | $12,478 |
| JAYE HELM | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLARK-GALUPI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIKA BRITT | SP Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lenee Bassham | CS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHAVION GRAHAM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHEDD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA RAMOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Knight-Miller | Dev Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WILSON COSPER | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RILEY SHAW | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANDRA STEVENSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI STAHL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Phillips | GOV CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $157,746 | $22,230 |
| DIANNA CALHOUN | FINANCE DIR. Officer | 40 | $100,317 | $11,954 |
| JAYE HELM | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY RAMIREZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIKA BRITT | DEV CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY CORBITT | CS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENEE BASSHAM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHEDD | IMM PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| QUINTON PHILLIPS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY KNIGHT MILLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WILSON COSPER | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RILEY SHAW | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HANES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLARK-GALUPI | GOV CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $148,618 | $15,719 |
| NINA NOVY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY RAMIREZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIKA BRITT | DEV CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY CORBITT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTAL CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHEDD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FOUST | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY KNIGHT MILLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WILSON COSPER | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAH WOODCOOK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MASSIMI | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CURRIE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX EYSERMANS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLARK-GALUPI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON HERRERA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY THOMPSON | IMM PAST PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2928 W 5TH ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-2242
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS BUTLER, 2928 WEST 5th Street, FORT WORTH, TX 76107
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS BUTLER, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (817) 332-6348
- Website
- WWW.THEPARENTINGCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- Family Life Education Staff and contracted educators present workshops and courses on numerous positive parenting topics to various groups throughout Tarrant County that are evidence-based or evidence-informed. We provide quality instruction on effective, nonviolent child-rearing practices so parents and caregivers can feel positive about their relationships with their children. Classes are offered free or on a sliding scale for Tarrant County residents. The classes offered can be sponsored by groups such as churches, PTAs, etc. Fees for these classes are negotiable. Grants from foundations and corporations make it possible for the Center to offer reduced-cost and free programs to individuals. Parent Coaching The Parent Coaching program utilizes trained educators to coach parents on challenging behaviors they may be experiencing through evidence-based practices (including Trust-Based Relational Intervention and Nurturing Parenting). The program will increase trust between caregivers/parents and their kids while giving them the tools to talk with their kids in a way they can appreciate and understand. It serves families who have children between the ages of 3 and 16 through in-office, virtual, or in-home visits to best meet the needs of clients. Funding is provided through foundation grants and sliding fee scales for clients. Future First The Future First project is designed to empower and help teens (grades 9-12) to think about their future. This project focuses on all aspects of a teens well-being including knowing themselves, relationships today, what healthy relationships are, and pregnancy, STIs, and HIV. This project serves youth through Tarrant County high schools and other community-based organizations for those who may be at a higher risk of having faced an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Funding is provided by a PREP Competitive grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FAMILY TRANSITIONS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN BETWEEN TWO HOMES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PARENTS, BLENDED FAMILIES, GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSES, COUNSELING, CONSULTATION, MEDIATION, AND CO-PARENTING COACHING. EMPOWERING FAMILIES - THE CENTER PROVIDES MARRIAGE/RELATIONSHIP CLASSES AND OTHER SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THESE SERVICES IS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, REFUGEES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS, AND THOSE ELIGIBLE OF RECEIVING TANF. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM A COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP GRANT PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Expenses $1,901,420 · revenue $61,398
- CLINICAL COUNSELING - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY THE CENTER'S STAFF AND CONTRACT COUNSELORS FOR PARENTS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ENTIRE FAMILIES. COUNSELING RANGES FROM ASSISTANCE WITH FAMILY SITUATIONS, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. FEES RANGE FROM ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (TDFPS) OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM THE COUNSELED INDIVIDUALS. SOME FEES ARE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE DEPENDING ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. All fully licensed mental health providers are paneled with major insurance companies who reimburse for services. PARENTING ADVICE LINE - THE CENTER SPONSORS A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE WHERE COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS ANSWER PARENTING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. THE PARENTING ADVICE LINE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. CPS EVALUATION AND TREATMENT - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE REFERRED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Empowering Students Project - Empowering Students Project (ESP) is a relationship education program funded by a READY4Life grant through the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, serving Tarrant County teens in grades 9-12. Free to all participants, ESP provides a comprehensive trauma-informed, data-driven service to improve youth relationships skills, understanding of the value of marriage, and budgeting skills. Regardless of relationship status, youth benefit from these skills which are applicable to all interpersonal relationships. Workshop Topics include: Emotional Intelligence, Principles of Healthy Relationships, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Decision-Making, and Personal Finances.Expenses $292,991 · revenue $129,030
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7454254
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P460)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,616,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,644,531
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,429,935 | $2,748,537 | $2,616,576 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,067,109 | $3,128,499 | $2,928,865 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,061,767 | $3,094,720 | $2,992,222 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,180,586 | $3,142,669 | $2,961,604 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THE PARENTING CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE PARENTING CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PARENTING CENTER is 23-7454254.
- Is THE PARENTING CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to THE PARENTING CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PARENTING CENTER 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 THE PARENTING CENTER 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 THE PARENTING CENTER 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 THE PARENTING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS BUTLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PARENTING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,439 (CHRIS BUTLER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE PARENTING CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,429,935, expenses of $2,748,537 and total assets of $2,616,576 at year end.
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