Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mason City, Iowa, registered in 1996, with $18,967 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1421 4th St Se, Mason City, IA, 50401 EIN 42-1271690 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$19K
▲ 53.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$18K
Net assets
$34K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +7% margin
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 Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization: 23 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1421 4th St Se, Mason City, IA, 50401
- City
- Mason City
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $35K (FY2010) to $19K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34K
Net assets
$34K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,967▲53.3% | $17,629▲12.3% | $33,747▲5.4% | $33,747▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $12,373▼40.5% | $15,692▼14.4% | $32,012▼9.4% | $32,012▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $20,803▲11.3% | $18,337▲47.1% | $35,331▲7.5% | $35,331▲7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $18,696▲464% | $12,468▼43.9% | $32,865▲23.4% | $32,865▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $3,312▼87.1% | $22,213▼5.4% | $26,637▼41.5% | $26,637▼41.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $25,681▼3.7% | $23,493▲4.1% | $45,538▲5.0% | $45,538▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $26,665▼12.1% | $22,566▼18.8% | $43,350▲10.4% | $43,350▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $30,348▼22.5% | $27,793▼10.6% | $39,251▲7.0% | $39,251▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $39,171▲15.8% | $31,092▼4.4% | $36,696▲28.2% | $36,696▲28.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $33,815▲13.8% | $32,509▲3.2% | $28,617▲4.8% | $28,617▲4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $29,718▼24.4% | $31,510▼47.7% | $27,311▼6.2% | $27,311▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $39,327▲15.2% | $60,214▲49.0% | $29,103▼41.8% | $29,103▼41.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $34,135▼1.8% | $40,423▲4.7% | $49,990▼10.9% | $49,990▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $34,768 | $38,594 | $56,128 | $56,128 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1271690, based in Mason City, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization's EIN?
- Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1271690.
- How much revenue does Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization report?
- Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization reported $18,967 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jefferson Parent-teacher Organization (EIN 42-1271690) 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.