PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs 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 $236,926 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
950 Amarillo Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 EIN 94-6173274 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$237K
▲ 8.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$226K
Net assets
$83K
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 rating4 mo reserves · +4% 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: 4 mo reserves · +4% 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
- 950 Amarillo Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $152K (FY2010) to $237K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $83K
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$83K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$83K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,926▲8.3% | $226,429▲8.7% | $82,631▲14.6% | $82,631▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $218,696▲33.2% | $208,371▲24.0% | $72,134▲16.7% | $72,134▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,193▲13.1% | $168,032▲12.0% | $61,809▼5.8% | $61,809▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $145,154▲21.0% | $150,065▲5.2% | $65,648▼7.0% | $65,648▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,955▼34.7% | $142,630▼24.9% | $70,559▼24.3% | $70,559▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $183,797▼22.2% | $189,983▼3.9% | $93,234▼6.2% | $93,234▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $236,239▲6.5% | $197,783▼25.7% | $99,420▲63.1% | $99,420▲63.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $221,742▼13.3% | $266,369▲12.4% | $60,964▼42.3% | $60,964▼42.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $255,779▲37.6% | $236,953▲2.8% | $105,591▲21.7% | $105,591▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $185,942▲67.7% | $230,593▲73.1% | $86,765▲28.4% | $86,765▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $110,869 | $133,224▼6.8% | $67,590▼24.9% | $67,590▼24.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $142,939▼9.4% | $89,945▲69.9% | $89,945▲69.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | $124,352▼18.0% | $157,813▲36.6% | $52,943▼38.7% | $52,943▼38.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $151,623 | $115,517 | $86,404 | $86,404 | 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 · $272K total
11 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $272K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,421 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $55,890 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $29,686 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $22,655 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,405 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,405 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,885 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,885 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $28,758 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $11,000 |
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 94-6173274, 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 94-6173274.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $236,926 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 94-6173274) 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.