Parentchild Inc
Parentchild Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. It supports early learning and school readiness by working with families, caregivers, and communities, and by providing partner agencies with support to deliver ParentChild+ programs.
Parentchild Inc at a glance
In short: Parentchild Inc gave $3.0M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), top state Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,999,505
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,125
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $9,705,387
- -5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parentchild Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization states that grantees must sign a grant agreement outlining the grant’s purpose before issuance. Grantees commit to a reporting schedule, which the grantor reviews upon receipt and may follow up on with questions or requests for outstanding items.
- Contact
Mailing address: 242 West 30Th Street 1100, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (516) 883-7480
Website: https://parentchildplus.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parentchild Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Public Health Management Corporation ($961K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 127 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes a network of program sites, including school districts, social service agencies, and community-based organizations. Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (32%), New York (25%), California (18%), Maryland (11%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parentchild Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $3.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Management Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $961,169 |
| Masa-Mexed Inc Bronx, NY | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $411,000 |
| First 5 Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $350,000 |
| New Song Community Learning Center Baltimore, MD | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $272,765 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $175,000 |
| Alliance Center for Education Charlotte, NC | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $135,597 |
| The Child Center of NY Inc Forest Hills, NY | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $113,650 |
| Nassau Boces Educational Foundation Inc Garden City, NY | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $75,000 |
| Rising Ground Inc Brooklyn, NY | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $71,765 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore MD Timonium, MD | Implementation of Parentchild+ | $56,414 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,705,387 | $5,912,142 | $7,337,792 | $2,999,505 | 28 | $223,454 |
| 2024 | $10,256,415 | $6,888,269 | $6,284,225 | $2,814,676 | 30 | $249,265 |
| 2023 | $9,126,348 | $10,875,401 | $5,632,121 | $2,360,327 | 23 | $79,724 |
| 2022 | $3,676,852 | $6,396,955 | $5,944,895 | $3,128,969 | 29 | $22,768 |
| 2021 | $3,689,358 | $4,924,756 | $4,919,424 | $1,487,372 | 17 | $24,934 |
| 2020 | $3,109,894 | $4,059,063 | $4,961,421 | $2,288,709 | 22 | $52,874 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure that all children, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or zip code, have equal possibilities from the start. Its work includes early literacy, school readiness, and early opportunities.
Its program areas include supporting partner agencies that replicate the two ParentChild+ models; developing and updating curriculum and program materials; providing quality assurance and fidelity support; training site staff; conducting research on model fidelity and efficacy; and outreach to prospective communities and partner agencies.
The 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Public Health Management Corporation describes itself as a public health institute working to create and sustain healthier communities. MASA-MexEd says it partners with Mexican and Latino children, youth, and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders. New Song Community Learning Center describes its work as investing in neighborhood youth and families in Sandtown. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County says it serves and advocates for people in need, especially those living in poverty. Alliance Center for Education describes its mission as providing education and support for children in need in partnership with their families. The Child Center of NY says it strengthens children and families, while Brightside Up describes itself as a resource and referral agency promoting quality, accessible child care in the Capital Region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Parentchild Inc reported 28 grants totaling $2,999,505. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $961,169, with a median of $30,500. The listed grants were for implementation of ParentChild+.
The largest awards included $961,169 to Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia; $411,000 to MASA-MexEd in the Bronx; $350,000 to First 5 Santa Clara County in San Jose; and $272,765 to New Song Community Learning Center in Baltimore. Other listed awards included $175,000 to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, $135,597 to Alliance Center for Education, and $113,650 to The Child Center of NY.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Molloy as president; Marlene Motyka as first vice president; Blake Hallinan as second vice president; Julian Gomez as secretary; and Thomas Powers as treasurer. Directors listed were Joshua Schwartz, Jane Spencer, Barry Berman, Stanley Butterfass, and Charles Butts.
Parentchild Inc is led by Sarah Walzer, CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Walzer
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $189K (2025)
James Molloy
President
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Zuniga
Research & Evaluation Director
Research Director → Research & Evaluation Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $120K (2025)
Vidya Ragoo
Ntl Director & Home-Based Child Care Model
Director of Family Child Care → Ntl Director & Home-Based Child Care Model, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Andre Eaton
Nys Regional Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Whitney Evans Fuston
California State Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Alex Lentz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Lavoie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Landsberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Spencer
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Schwartz
Director
Director → Member-At-Large, 2023
Member-At-Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristian Whalen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Hamstra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley W Butterfass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Oppenheimer
Director
Director → Member-At-Large, 2023
Member-At-Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tai Chang Terry
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Zaben
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Di Leo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrishana M Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Butts
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Choi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kimotho
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hardik Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nirav Mehta
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avery Serebin
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $159K (2025)
Blake Hallinan
2nd Vice President
Member at Large → Director, 2022
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Motyka
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Powers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Gomez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Anita Stewart (2020–2024) — Chief Development & Strategic Initiatives Officer
- Former: Tara Murphy (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Whitney Evans (2024) — Bay Area Regional Director
- Former: Deborah Velez Medenica (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helen Serebin (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Michele Morrison (2020–2022) — Training & Program Director
- Former: William F Wallace (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Charlie L Butts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David E Franasiak (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alexander Lentz (2021) — Director
- Former: Brenda DiLeo (2020) — Director
- Former: Dorothy Bondarenko (2020) — Director
- Former: Erik-Jaap C. Molenaar (2020) — Director
- Former: Hillary Frommer (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Filomia-Aktas (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $189K, to Sarah Walzer (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Parentchild Inc
How much does Parentchild Inc give each year?
Parentchild Inc gave $3.0M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 30 grants.
What is Parentchild Inc's typical grant size?
Parentchild Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,500, and its average grant was $107,125, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parentchild Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does Parentchild Inc give grants?
Parentchild Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (25%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Parentchild Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Parentchild Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Implementation of Parentchild+" (28 grants).
Who are Parentchild Inc's largest grantees?
Parentchild Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Public Health Management Corporation ($961,169), Masa-Mexed Inc ($411,000) and First 5 Santa Clara County ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parentchild Inc?
Parentchild Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Parentchild Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure that all children, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or zip code, have equal possibilities from the start. Its work includes early literacy, school readiness, and early opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parentchild Inc?
The organization states that grantees must sign a grant agreement outlining the grant’s purpose before issuance. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parentchild Inc's EIN?
Parentchild Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2495601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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