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 1967, with $114,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
650 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 EIN 94-6171181 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$115K
▲ 40.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$109K
Net assets
$62K
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 rating7 mo reserves · +5% 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: 7 mo reserves · +5% 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
- 650 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $148K (FY2014) to $115K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $62K
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$62K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$62K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,984▲40.4% | $108,999▼13.7% | $61,767▲10.7% | $61,767▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $81,869▼3.0% | $126,313▲31.1% | $55,782▼44.3% | $55,782▼44.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $84,429▲16.8% | $96,341▲75.0% | $100,226▼10.6% | $100,226▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $72,258▲36.8% | $55,066▼13.9% | $112,138▲18.1% | $112,138▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,811▼66.9% | $63,952▼61.7% | $94,946▼10.5% | $94,946▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,735▲36.1% | $167,149▲38.0% | $106,087▼6.5% | $106,087▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $117,345▼11.7% | $121,130▼2.2% | $113,501▼3.2% | $113,501▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,851▼7.0% | $123,905▼23.0% | $117,286▲8.3% | $117,286▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,899▲16.6% | $160,887▲48.3% | $108,340▼14.2% | $108,340▼14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $122,560▼17.1% | $108,524▼4.2% | $126,328▲12.5% | $126,328▲12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $147,800 | $113,307 | $112,292 | $112,292 | 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 · $13K total
2 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,884 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,058 |
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 94-6171181, 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 94-6171181.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $114,984 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 94-6171181) 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.