Nonprofit · EIN 52-1379642
PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,676,916 | $1,922,897 | $754,019 | $1,390,833 | $93,009 | $1,297,824 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,130,578 | $1,310,934 | -$180,356 | $928,208 | $384,403 | $543,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,274,764
- of which government grants
- $1,496,197
- Program service revenue
- $384,554
- Investment income
- $17,598
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $148,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,181,077
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,457,121
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,143
- Accounting fees
- $92,404
- Occupancy
- $18,743
- Travel
- $6,797
- Depreciation
- $5,322
- Program services (functional)
- $1,530,157
- Management and general (functional)
- $271,670
- Fundraising (functional)
- $121,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $928,208
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,390,833
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $93,009
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,297,824
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,342
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $851,539
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $446,285
- Gross receipts
- $2,676,916
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN HEDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $148,989 |
| PASCALE BRADY | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $7,240 |
| KELLY VAN ORDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELE DREYFUSS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SUSAN MILNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PETER KAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TONDA BEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MANUEL CONTRERAS-URBINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JESSICA MUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN HEDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $139,659 |
| PASCALE BRADY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $5,690 |
| KELLY VAN ORDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELE DREYFUSS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARGARET KLOTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SUSAN MILNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PETER KAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TONDA BEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MANUEL CONTRERAS-URBINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JESSICA MUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10100 CONNECTICUT AVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-3809
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN HEDGE, 10100 CONNECTICUT AVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN HEDGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 929-8824
- Website
- PEPPARENT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM (PEP) IS TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME CONFIDENT, CAPABLE AND RESILIENT BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE PEP FAMILY RESILIENCY PROGRAM (PEP-FRP) IS A FREE, EIGHT-WEEK, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, SUPPORT-GROUP STYLE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS STRENGTHEN THEIR CHILDREN'S CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND RESILIENCE. IN FY25, THE PEP-FRP WAS FULLY FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE MARYLAND DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MD COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION, AND PRIVATE DONORS. OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND AMHARIC, PEP-FRP CREATES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN PRACTICAL PARENTING TOOLS AND APPROACHES THROUGH PEP-PRODUCED EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, FOLLOWED BY GUIDED DISCUSSIONS LED BY TRAINED PEP FACILITATORS FROM THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. GROUP DISCUSSIONS CENTER ON PARTICIPANTS' LIVED EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES, FOSTERING SHARED LEARNING AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. IN FY25, NEARLY 1,300 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS (REPRESENTING MORE THAN 2,250 CHILDREN) COMPLETED THE PEP-FRP FROM 4 MARYLAND COUNTIES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, HOWARD COUNTY, FREDERICK COUNTY AND DORCHESTER COUNTY. PEP DELIVERS THE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEMS IN THE RESPECTIVE COUNTIES, WITH A PRIORITY ON OFFERING THE PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH LEVELS OF POVERTY. BASED ON EVALUATIONS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY PEP'S RESEARCH PARTNER NORC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, THE PEP-FRP SHOWS EVIDENCE OF HAVING A LARGE POSITIVE IMPACT ALONG 8 SUBSCALES: STRONGER PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP; STRONGER PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION; IMPROVED COOPERATION OF CHILD; IMPROVED PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO SUPPORT CHILD WITH SCHOOL WORK; IMPROVED PARENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY; IMPROVED PARENTAL SELF-EFFICACY; INCREASED POSITIVE AND DECREASED NEGATIVE PARENTING BEHAVIORS BY PRIMARY CAREGIVER; AND, IMPROVED PARENTAL ADJUSTMENT.Expenses $1,277,300
- PEP'S WORKPLACE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO PARENTS IN THE WORKPLACE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE WORK/FAMILY BALANCE. WORKPLACE PROGRAM CLIENTS IN FY25 INCLUDED THE US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GITHUB, SERVING A COMBINED TOTAL OF 1,100 FAMILIES IN OVER 27 COUNTRIES. THESE FAMILIES ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF PEP PROGRAMS INCLUDING MONTHLY PEP MASTER CLASSES ON ENCOURAGEMENT, REDEFINING DISCIPLINE AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR; MONTHLY WEBINARS ON TOPICS SUCH AS "UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR IN NEURODIVERSE CHILDREN,' "ANXIETY AND CHILDREN, AND "BUILDING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS IN CHILDREN; AND "ASK PEP" OFFICE HOURS.Expenses $143,157 · revenue $223,045
- PEP'S ONLINE/PUBLIC PROGRAMS: IN FY25, PEP OFFERED OVER 90 FREE WEBINARS, PODCASTS, VIDEOS AND OTHER RESOURCES ON PARENTING CHALLENGES AND OTHER TIMELY TOPICS SUCH AS NURTURING THE NURTURERS: PRIORITIZING PARENT WELL-BEING FOR STRONGER FAMILIES AND TALKING WITH KIDS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH. PEP ALSO OFFERED ITS MONTHLY MASTER CLASSES ON ENCOURAGEMENT, REDEFINING DISCIPLINE AND WHAT YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR MEANS.Expenses $22,655 · revenue $29,423
- OTHER PROGRAMS: PEP DEVELOPS CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS FOR ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING PARENTING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS. ORGANIZATIONAL CLIENTS IN FY25 INCLUDED LINKAGES TO LEARNING, BRILLIANT FUTURES, AND IDENTITY. PEP WORKS WITH EACH OF ITS CLIENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS PARTICULAR CONSTITUENCY, FOR EXAMPLE WITH THE NONPROFIT IDENTITY (WHICH SERVES LATINO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES), WE OFFER PARENTING PROGRAMS TAILORED FOR LATINO FAMILIES WHO TAKE PART IN IDENTITY'S FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM.Expenses $87,045 · revenue $132,086
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1379642
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,390,833
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,676,916
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,676,916 | $1,922,897 | $1,390,833 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,130,578 | $1,310,934 | $928,208 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,350,496 | $1,139,831 | $789,045 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $942,315 | $878,253 | $550,504 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC is 52-1379642.
- Is PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC 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 PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN HEDGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,989 (KATHLEEN HEDGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PARENT ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,676,916, expenses of $1,922,897 and total assets of $1,390,833 at year end.
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