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 $216,535 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
770 Berry Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94024 EIN 94-6172154 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$217K
▲ 19.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$192K
Net assets
$176K
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 rating11 mo reserves · +12% 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: 11 mo reserves · +12% 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
- 770 Berry Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94024
- City
- Los Altos
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $272K (FY2013) to $217K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $176K
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$176K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,535▲19.9% | $191,530▲5.9% | $176,185▲16.5% | $176,185▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $180,557▼5.3% | $180,944▲30.0% | $151,180▼0.3% | $151,180▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,601▲35.6% | $139,144▼7.7% | $151,567▲51.4% | $151,567▲51.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $140,515▲97.3% | $150,706▲42.3% | $100,110▼9.2% | $100,110▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,205▼63.5% | $105,894▼30.4% | $110,301▼23.9% | $110,301▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $194,960▼19.0% | $152,209▼39.1% | $144,990▲41.8% | $144,990▲41.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $240,742▼0.3% | $250,047▲11.0% | $102,239▼8.3% | $102,239▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $241,540▲9.3% | $225,249▲2.3% | $111,544▲17.1% | $111,544▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $220,982▼10.1% | $220,235▲2.5% | $95,253▲0.8% | $95,253▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $245,812▼7.6% | $214,920▼33.2% | $94,506▲48.6% | $94,506▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $266,019▼2.4% | $321,965▲33.5% | $63,614▼46.8% | $63,614▼46.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $272,444 | $241,251▼26.1% | $119,560▲35.3% | $119,560▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $326,301▲10.3% | $88,367▼35.3% | $88,591▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $295,782 | $136,542 | $136,542 | 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 · $355K total
9 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $355K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $240,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,589 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,733 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $14,226 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $24,407 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2021 | $5,355 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $25,261 |
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 94-6172154, 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 94-6172154.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $216,535 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 94-6172154) 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.