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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

Operation Parent

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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209 S First Ave
La Grange, KY, 40031-1203

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Operation Parent meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBB has determined that Operation Parent's program expenses are reasonable even though its program service expense ratio is under the 65% requirement in Standard 8.

Stated Purpose:
To love and support parents by providing real-world information, connection, and hope.

Year, State Incorporated:
2005, KY

Operation Parent, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing parents and caregivers of children K-12 with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to navigate the challenges of raising healthy and resilient children. Its mission is to educate and empower parents to create safe, nurturing environments where their children can thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally. The organization offers a range of comprehensive programs and services, including parent handbooks and free monthly webinars, designed to address the evolving needs of parents and caregivers across various life stages.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Operation Parent's program expenses were:

Program services $427,277
Total Program Expenses $427,277

Chief Executive
Darrell Bramer, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Glenn White

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
CEO, Promise Packaging, LLC

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
8

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 30.32%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Operation Parent's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Sales of inventory, net $592,089
All other contributions, gifts, grants $219,020
Government grants $47,548
Fundraising events $15,062
Investment income $6,287
Miscellaneous $2,739
Other fundraising events, net $-4,885
Total Income $877,860

Programs: 61% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 27%

Total Income $877,860
Total expenses: $699,481
  Program expenses $427,277
  Fundraising expenses $83,904
  Administrative expenses $188,300
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $178,379
Beginning Net Assets $469,299
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $647,678
Total Liabilities $216,916
Total Assets $864,594

Ending net assets as reported above include $615,288 without donor restrictions and $32,390 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $427,635 in property and equipment, net.

 

 

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BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana