PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 1967, with $138,082 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 EIN 94-2644878 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$138K
▲ 14.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$130K
Net assets
$85K
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 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +6% 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 · +6% 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 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
- 705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2010) to $138K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $85K
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$85K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$85K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,082▲14.4% | $130,447▼5.5% | $85,296▲9.8% | $85,296▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $120,661▼8.5% | $138,068▲4.7% | $77,661▼18.3% | $77,661▼18.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $131,848▲4.7% | $131,867▲32.7% | $95,068 | $95,068 | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $125,958▲113% | $99,386▲37.3% | $95,087▲38.8% | $95,087▲38.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $59,003▼49.8% | $72,380▼33.2% | $68,515▼16.3% | $68,515▼16.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $117,446▼16.7% | $108,286▼24.8% | $81,892▲12.6% | $81,892▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $141,003▲3.0% | $143,904▲11.1% | $72,732▼3.8% | $72,732▼3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $136,912▲34.6% | $129,495▼2.1% | $75,633▲10.9% | $75,633▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $101,722▼3.2% | $132,318▲16.7% | $68,216▼31.0% | $68,216▼31.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $105,133▼24.5% | $113,349▼38.5% | $98,812▼7.7% | $98,812▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $139,240▲4.8% | $184,183▲115% | $107,028▼29.6% | $107,028▼29.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $132,828▲4.5% | $85,531▼27.1% | $151,971▲45.2% | $151,971▲45.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $127,094▲16.9% | $117,259▼9.0% | $104,674▲10.4% | $104,674▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $108,698▼3.9% | $128,850▲24.6% | $94,839▼17.5% | $94,839▼17.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $113,116 | $103,387 | $114,991 | $114,991 | 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 · $100K total
7 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $100K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,637 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $14,689 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $20,744 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $13,919 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $13,919 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $8,907 |
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 94-2644878, 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 94-2644878.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $138,082 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 94-2644878) 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.