# Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Baltimore, Maryland 21285. EIN 65-0877085. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Copaa's mission is to be a national voice for special education rights and to promote excellence in advocacy. The primary goal is to secure high quality educational services for

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650877085/202343209349301614/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1999
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $1,173,636 | $1,207,611 | $846,194 | $298,272 | 3 | 488 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650877085/202343209349301614/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $1,035,983 (86%), management $120,994 (10%), fundraising $50,634 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $423,204, program fees $735,194, investment income $12,862.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 10 of 222 youth development nonprofits in Baltimore.
- Revenue $2,029,934 is in the top 10% of 312 youth development nonprofits in Maryland; median $172,530.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Baltimore County, Maryland: about 183,904 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 375 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Baltimore: 431 licensed child care centers, 79 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/maryland/baltimore
- Maryland rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/maryland

## Questions

**What is Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc's EIN?**

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0877085. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc in Baltimore, Maryland as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1999. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Copaa's mission is to be a national voice for special education rights and to promote excellence in advocacy. The primary goal is to secure high quality educational services for" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc reported total revenue of $1,173,636 and total expenses of $1,207,611 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.