Missouri Parents Act

Organization Overview

Missouri Parents Act is located in Joplin, MO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Missouri Parents Act employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri Parents Act is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Missouri Parents Act generated $901.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $893.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES SO THAT CHILDREN CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PARENT MENTOR PROGRAMTHE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS THROUGH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. IN PREPARING FOR THEIR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP). PARENT MENTORS HELP PARENTS PREPARE FOR MEETINGS AND ON REQUEST MAY ATTEND THE IEP MEETING WITH THE PARENT. THE ROLE OF A PARENT MENTOR IS TO EMPOWER THE PARENT AND ASSIST THE PARENT IN BECOMING A STRONG EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE FOR THEIR OWN CHILD. MPACT PARENT MENTORS ARE SCREENED AND RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPERVISION FROM MPACT STAFF.


RAISE PROGRAMRAISE WAS FUNDED BY A NATIONAL GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (OSERS) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO EIGHT REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONS (RSA) AND PTIS. IT FOSTERS DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERTISE IN ASSISTING STATE-LEVEL, RSA-FUNDED PTIS AS THEY WORK WITH TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS TRANSITION SERVICES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES


PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROGRAMTHE PTI PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND INFORMATION TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FOR THE CHILD'S EDUCATION RIGHTS THROUGH IDEA 2004, MPACT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR ANYTHING DISABILITY RELATED.


PATHFINDERS PROGRAMTHE MIDWESTERN COLLABORATIVE BRINGS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR 8 PTI CENTERS (IOWA, KANSAS, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND WYOMING) TO EXPLORE, CREATE, AND CELEBRATE STATEWIDE SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-ADVOCACY, SELF-DISCOVERY, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. MPACT WORKING CLOSELY WITH PROFESSIONALS FROM BOTH VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTERS AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO BRING COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO GUIDE YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SERVICES CENTERING ON SECONDARY TRANSITION AND LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tami Short
Chairperson
$0
Melissa Dewald
Vice Chairperson
$0
Melanie Southworth
Secretary
$0
Carissa Mattli
Treasurer
$0
Louis Gatewood
Board Member
$0
Lauren Short
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $396,812
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,514
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$399,326
Total Program Service Revenue$502,484
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $901,810

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