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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7097546

MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97232

Financials

$323K$418K2023$366K$396K2024$445K$429K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$445,054$428,891$16,163$229,201$4,814$224,387
December 31, 2024990$365,677$396,168-$30,491$212,465$4,241$208,224
December 31, 2023990$322,844$418,014-$95,170$243,680$4,965$238,715
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$489,127
of which government grants
$77,737
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,179
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,299
Net income from fundraising events
-$49,252
Other revenue
-$49,252

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$174,029
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$198,785
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,174
Occupancy
$18,757
Depreciation
$5,647
Program services (functional)
$221,554
Management and general (functional)
$104,664
Fundraising (functional)
$102,673

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$212,465
Total assets, end of year
$229,201
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,814
Net assets, end of year
$224,387
Land, buildings and equipment
$45,034
Net assets without donor restrictions
$224,387
Gross receipts
$502,431
Employees
8
Volunteers
123
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
OR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA RENGOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$71,524
CATHY SHERICKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICHARD BARSOTTI MDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KRISTIN RUSSOVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
KIRA ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
PATRICK DUFFYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
LESLIE J MUNSON PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
LISA CHEATHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA RENGOEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$58,780
CATHY SHERICKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTIN RUSSOVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD BARSOTTI MDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIRA ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
PATRICK DUFFYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KANIKA SARAIYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAURA WHITEEXEC. DIRECT
Trustee or director
40$67,308
JESSICA RENGOPROGRAM DIRE
Trustee or director
10$50,000
MICHELLE A SMITHLATINO OUTRE
Trustee or director
10$4,160
CATHY SHERICKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PATRICK DUFFYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
RICHARD BARSOTTI MDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
KRISTIN RUSSOTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
4$0
AYO BABATUNDEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KANIKA SARAIYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0
KIRA ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1515 NE 41ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97232-1807
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JESSICA RENGO, 1515 NE 41ST AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 972321807
Signed the 990
JESSICA RENGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 249-5801
Return prepared by
CROSS FINANCIAL

Mission

MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER (MCEM) IS A NONPROFIT IN PORTLAND, OREGON, PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, JUDGMENT-FREE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES NAVIGATING PREGNANCY, PARENTING, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. MCEC BUILDS STRONG CONNECTIONS IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A JUDGMENT-FREE SPACE WHERE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 05 CAN ACCESS NO-COST RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT. THE CENTER HELPS CAREGIVERS ACCESS ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY WELL-BEING

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOR OVER 50 YEARS, MCEC HAS SERVED AS A CRITICAL SAFETY-NET PROVIDER FOR FAMILIES FACING POVERTY, LANGUAGE BARRIERS, HOUSING INSTABILITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION. DURING THE EARLIEST AND MOST VULNERABLE YEARS OF A CHILDS LIFE, MOTHER & CHILD ENSURES FAMILIES HAVE THE STABILITY AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND CONNECTED. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF INCOME, IMMIGRATION STATUS, OR LANGUAGE AND ARE DELIVERED IN A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. MCEC PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH ON-SITE APPOINTMENTS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, NEWBORN CARE, SAFE SLEEP, EARLY LITERACY, AND PARENTING SUPPORT. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS DIAPERS, CLOTHING, FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, FORMULA, BOOKS, AND LARGER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING CAR SEATS, CRIBS, AND STROLLERS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FIVE DAYS PER WEEK AND MAINTAINS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, INCLUDING WIC, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND HOME VISITING PROGRAMS, TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. MCEC ALSO EXTENDS ITS REACH THROUGH DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY- BASED OUTREACH. IN 2025, MOTHER & CHILD SUPPORTED OVER 2,300 INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES REPRESENTING MORE THAN 30 SPOKEN LANGUAGES AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 23,623 ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS AND PROMOTE FAMILY STABILITY.
    Expenses $221,554

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7097546
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
1971
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$229,201
Income (IRS master file)
$502,431

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$445,054$428,891$229,201IRS
990December 2024$365,677$396,168$212,465XML
990December 2023$322,844$418,014$243,680XML
990December 2022$343,326$375,188$338,556IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 23-7097546).

Questions about MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER

What is the EIN of MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER is 23-7097546.
Is MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION 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 MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION 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 MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION 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 MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA RENGO.
Who are the officers and directors of MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,524 (JESSICA RENGO, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MOTHER & CHILD EDUCATION CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $445,054, expenses of $428,891 and total assets of $229,201 at year end.

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