Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1987, with $41,916 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$42K
▲ 11.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$36K
Net assets
$43K
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 Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35— 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 Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35: 15 mo reserves · +15% 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 Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35— 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 Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $57K (FY2010) to $42K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Net assets
$43K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,916▲11.6% | $35,617▼3.8% | $43,156▲35.3% | $43,156▲35.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $37,543▲10.4% | $37,028▲17.2% | $31,892▲1.6% | $31,892▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,008▼39.2% | $31,588▼46.7% | $31,377▲11.6% | $31,377▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $55,951▼3.2% | $59,320▲8.2% | $28,119▼38.9% | $28,119▼38.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,771▼24.7% | $54,836▼30.8% | $46,024▲1.3% | $46,024▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $76,711▲37.2% | $79,281▲58.6% | $45,420▼5.4% | $45,420▼5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $55,927▼2.3% | $49,998▼12.2% | $47,990▲14.1% | $47,990▲14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $57,254 | $56,953 | $42,061 | $42,061 | 990EZ |
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Data for Happy Valley PTA 8 3 35 (EIN 91-1207767) 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.