Ella J Baker Montessori PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2011, with $234,409 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$234K
▲ 44.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$184K
Net assets
$160K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ella J Baker Montessori PTO— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ella J Baker Montessori PTO: 10 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ella J Baker Montessori PTO— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ella J Baker Montessori PTO: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $75K (FY2012) to $234K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
21.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$161K
Total liabilities
$1,355
Net assets
$160K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,409▲44.7% | $184,152▼4.7% | $159,954▲45.8% | $161,309▲47.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $161,976▼3.3% | $193,286▲33.7% | $109,697▼22.2% | $109,697▼22.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $167,461▲14.0% | $144,513▲16.5% | $141,008▲19.4% | $141,008▲19.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $146,842▲138% | $124,040▲56.3% | $118,060▲23.9% | $118,060▲23.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $61,722▼47.8% | $79,351▼43.8% | $95,258▼15.6% | $95,258▼15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $118,164▼28.4% | $141,078▼7.5% | $112,887▼16.9% | $112,887▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $165,044▼17.1% | $152,566▲9.9% | $135,801▲10.1% | $135,801▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $199,069▲59.7% | $138,865▲5.4% | $123,323▲95.4% | $123,323▲95.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $124,628▲20.5% | $131,747▲26.7% | $63,119▼10.1% | $63,119▼10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $103,459▲7.7% | $104,019▲34.9% | $70,238▼0.8% | $70,238▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $96,095▲62.9% | $77,121▲16.7% | $70,798▲36.6% | $70,798▲36.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $58,997▼21.5% | $66,070▲53.2% | $51,824▼12.0% | $51,824▼12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $75,169 | $43,137 | $58,897 | $58,897 | 990EZ |
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1 grant to Ella J Baker Montessori PTO totaling $1,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $1,000 |
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Data for Ella J Baker Montessori PTO (EIN 27-2943958) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.