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Parent Talk Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860672542 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theintentionallife.com
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$776K
net assets
$956K
employees
0
volunteers
65
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

Conferences, Publications and Radio

profile · synthesized from sources

Parent Talk Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting parents dealing with estrangement from their children. They provide resources, encouragement, and biblical insights to help families navigate the challenges of estrangement and foster reconciliation. Operating primarily in Arizona, they emphasize the importance of faith and intentional living in the healing process.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Daily Bible Reading
Offers guidance on how to engage with the Bible daily to grow closer to God and strengthen faith.
Hope for Families with Estranged Children
Provides support and resources for parents dealing with estrangement, focusing on prayer, patience, and maintaining hope for reconciliation.
Single-Minded Life
Encourages individuals to focus on their relationship with God amidst distractions, promoting spiritual stability and intentional living.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Itinerant Religious Teaching and Worship Leadership 6 activities
    • Conduct public speaking engagements and conferences
      Dr. Randy Carlson speaks at conferences and seminars across the country, promoting intentional living and sharing insights on family and faith.
    • Media appearances on national platforms
      Dr. Randy Carlson has appeared on national radio and television programs such as "Good Morning America," "Focus on the Family," and "Moody’s Midday Connection," expanding the reach of the organization's message.
    • National speaking engagements and conference participation
      Dr. Randy Carlson regularly speaks at conferences and seminars across the country, sharing teachings on intentional living, faith, and personal transformation.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Dr. Randy Carlson speaks at conferences and seminars across the country, and has appeared on national radio and television talk shows.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Dr. Randy Carlson speaks at conferences and seminars across the country, and has appeared on national radio and television talk shows.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Dr. Randy Carlson speaks at conferences and seminars across the country.
  • Religious Call-in and Talk Programs 6 activities
    • Daily radio broadcasting and listener engagement
      Produces and syndicates the daily live call-in program "Intentional Living" hosted by Dr. Randy Carlson, offering faith-based discussions on topics including forgiveness, parenting, marriage, health, work, finance, and family. The program reaches a national audience through radio stations and provides practical guidance and emotional support to listeners.
    • Host daily live radio program on intentional Christian living
      Dr. Randy Carlson hosts "Intentional Living," a live daily call-in radio program syndicated nationally, offering biblical guidance and engaging with listeners on personal and spiritual challenges.
    • Syndicated Daily Radio Program
      Hosts "Intentional Living," a live daily call-in program syndicated to radio stations nationwide, providing faith-based support and discussions on topics like forgiveness, parenting, and marriage.
    • Syndicated Daily Radio Program
      Hosts "Intentional Living," a live daily call-in radio program syndicated nationwide, providing faith-based support, encouragement, and practical tips on various life topics such as health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Syndicated Daily Radio Program
      Hosts "Intentional Living," a live daily call-in radio program syndicated nationwide, providing faith-based support, encouragement, and practical tips on various life topics such as health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Syndicated Radio Program "Intentional Living"
      Hosts "Intentional Living," a live daily call-in radio program syndicated nationwide, offering faith-based support, practical tips on various life topics, and discussions to help listeners live a life pleasing to Christ.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 1 activity
    • Individual listener support and counseling through broadcast content
      Provides hope, encouragement, and faith-based support to thousands of listeners, with documented cases of positive behavioral change and marital reconciliation attributed to program content.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Author books on family, faith, and personal development
      Dr. Randy Carlson has written or co-authored multiple books focused on parenting, childhood memories, family dynamics, emotional health, and Christian living, contributing to the organization’s educational and spiritual resources.
    • Authoring Books
      Dr. Randy Carlson has authored or coauthored several books on topics including relationships, childhood memories, and personal development.
    • Authoring Books
      Dr. Randy Carlson has authored or coauthored several books on topics such as relationships, childhood memories, and personal development.
    • Authoring Books
      Dr. Randy Carlson has authored or coauthored multiple books on topics such as relationships, childhood memories, and personal development.
    • Authoring Books
      Dr. Randy Carlson has authored or coauthored multiple books on topics such as relationships, childhood memories, parenting, and emotional well-being.
    • Authorship and publication of personal development and faith-based books
      Dr. Randy Carlson has authored or coauthored multiple books focused on emotional, familial, and spiritual well-being, including "Starved for Affection," "Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories," "Parent Talk," "Father Memories," "The Cain & Abel Syndrome," "The Power of One Thing," "Hijacked Emotions," and "Declutter Your Life."
    • Produce and distribute short-form video content with practical life advice
      Creates one-minute videos offering practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith, distributed as part of a broader outreach to support personal and spiritual growth.
    • Production of Short Educational Videos
      Produces one-minute videos offering practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Production of Short Educational Videos
      Produces one-minute videos that provide practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Production of Short Educational Videos
      Produces one-minute videos offering practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Production of Short Educational Videos
      Produces one-minute videos offering practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith.
    • Production of short-form educational video content
      Produces one-minute videos offering practical tips on health, work, finance, family, and faith, designed to deliver concise, actionable guidance to viewers.
    • Provide faith-based counseling and support to individuals and couples
      Offers spiritual and emotional support through media content and outreach, resulting in documented personal transformations such as marital reconciliation and behavioral change, as reported by listeners.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$934K92%
Program service revenue$64K6%
Investment income$13K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$776K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$547K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$963K
Cash$135K
Investments$464K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$956K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Randy L Carlson Chairman as of 1/1/2022 1 $203K
Evan Carlson President/CEO as of 1/1/2022 1 $187K
Mack A Piotrowski Treasurer/CFOO 1 $158K
Michael Kankelfritz Program Director/ Announcer 1 $133K
Adam Biddell Chief Broadcast Systems Officer 1 $117K
Sally Barton Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer 1 $104K
board members · 8
  • Dennis Wilson — Director
  • John Vryhof — Director 2/18/2022
  • Larry Carlson — Director
  • Lars Carlson — Director 2/18/2022
  • Michael D Miller — Director
  • Rod Robison — Director as of 2/18/2022
  • Sidney Felker — Director/Secretary
  • Troy Bancroft — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • American Psychological Association Partner — Cited as a source for statistics on family estrangement.
  • CareOne Partner — Directs individuals to pray or talk with a care coach at CareOne.
  • Family Life Radio Partner — Co-branded mobile app distribution partner for broadcasting Intentional Living content.
  • Intentional Living Partner — Partner ministry led by Dr. Randy Carlson, collaborating on outreach and listener engagement.