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 Los Altos, California, registered in 1967, with $176,868 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
550 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94022 EIN 94-6171201 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$177K
▲ 14.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$208K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating14 mo reserves · +2% 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: 14 mo reserves · +2% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 550 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94022
- City
- Los Altos
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $380K (FY2013) to $177K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $208K
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$208K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$208K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,868▲14.9% | $173,998▲12.6% | $207,840▲1.4% | $207,840▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $153,905▼26.6% | $154,590▲4.8% | $204,970▼0.3% | $212,052▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $209,780▲58.9% | $147,471▼12.9% | $205,655▲43.5% | $205,655▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $132,060▲70.1% | $169,355▲70.3% | $143,346▼20.6% | $143,346▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,618▼69.4% | $99,449▼54.6% | $180,641▼10.8% | $180,641▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $253,398▲20.9% | $219,072▲21.6% | $202,472▲20.4% | $202,472▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $209,540▼13.6% | $180,118▼19.4% | $168,146▲21.2% | $168,146▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $242,383▲20.4% | $223,414▼8.2% | $138,724▲15.8% | $138,724▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $201,334▼37.2% | $243,248▼25.2% | $119,755▼25.9% | $119,755▼25.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $320,747▲11.1% | $325,145▲16.2% | $161,669▼2.6% | $161,669▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $288,635▼24.1% | $279,697▼28.5% | $166,067▲5.7% | $166,067▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $380,408 | $391,126▲59.9% | $157,129▼6.4% | $157,129▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $244,639▼13.7% | $167,847▲0.9% | $167,847▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $283,503▲56.2% | $166,364▲39.4% | $166,364▲39.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $181,556 | $119,326 | $119,326 | 990 |
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 · $177K total
15 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $177K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,881 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,502 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $8,075 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $16,461 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,545 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $6,225 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $13,816 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $6,850 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $14,633 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $14,633 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $20,830 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $8,226 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $1,155 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2015 | $2,200 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2014 | $30,880 |
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 94-6171201, based in Los Altos, 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 94-6171201.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $176,868 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc (EIN 94-6171201) 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.