PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 1943, with $85,822 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 EIN 77-0495556 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$86K
▲ 66.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$72K
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
—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 PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -23% 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 PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc: 8 mo reserves · -23% margin earns a C+ 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 PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc— 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 PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43K (FY2011) to $86K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $72K
Operating margin
-22.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$72K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,822▲66.1% | $105,279▲13.5% | $72,125▼21.2% | $72,125▼21.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $51,674▼19.2% | $92,757▲46.0% | $91,582▼31.0% | $91,582▼31.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $63,975▼1.5% | $63,519▲21.6% | $132,665▼4.6% | $132,665▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $64,925▼26.7% | $52,229▼23.0% | $139,012▲10.1% | $139,012▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $88,577▼10.8% | $67,810▲21.5% | $126,316▲19.7% | $126,316▲19.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $99,336▲22.1% | $55,828▼33.2% | $105,549▲70.1% | $105,549▲70.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $81,368▼13.4% | $83,567▼28.6% | $62,041▼3.4% | $62,041▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $94,009▼11.1% | $116,966▲27.9% | $64,240▼26.3% | $64,240▼26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $105,767▲2.7% | $91,470▲12.0% | $87,197▲19.6% | $87,197▲19.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $102,974▼3.5% | $81,648▼7.0% | $72,900▲41.4% | $72,900▲41.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $106,714▲25.3% | $87,803▼0.7% | $51,574▲57.9% | $51,574▲57.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $85,151▲0.5% | $88,383▲8.7% | $32,663▼9.0% | $32,663▼9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $84,721▲98.2% | $81,303▲135% | $35,895▲10.5% | $35,895▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $42,743 | $34,599 | $32,477 | $32,477 | 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.
Grants received · $121K total
12 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $121K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,208 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,067 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,522 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $11,127 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $12,681 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $12,681 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $6,750 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $12,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $9,431 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $20,069 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2015 | $6,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2015 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0495556, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc's EIN?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0495556.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $85,822 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc (EIN 77-0495556) 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.