PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Altos, California, registered in 1967, with $170,840 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1501 Oak Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94024 EIN 95-6207647 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$171K
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$190K
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 · +3% 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 · +3% 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
- 1501 Oak Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94024
- 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 $272K (FY2013) to $171K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $190K
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$190K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$190K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,840▲18.8% | $166,184▼28.4% | $190,381▲2.5% | $190,381▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $143,822▼33.5% | $232,081▲11.2% | $185,725▼32.2% | $185,725▼32.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,342▼17.9% | $208,676▲45.8% | $273,984▲8.0% | $273,984▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $263,579▲152% | $143,170▲24.6% | $253,599▲90.4% | $253,599▲90.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $104,597▼52.5% | $114,863▼42.3% | $133,190▼7.2% | $133,190▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $220,189▼16.2% | $198,909▼28.5% | $143,456▲17.4% | $143,456▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $262,788▼5.3% | $278,134▼16.0% | $122,176▼11.2% | $122,176▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $277,450▼1.1% | $330,920▲12.6% | $137,522▼28.0% | $137,522▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,473 | $293,824▲6.6% | $190,992▼6.5% | $190,992▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $280,608▲1.4% | $275,649▲15.0% | $204,343▲2.5% | $204,343▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $276,623▲1.6% | $239,667▲7.6% | $199,384▲22.8% | $199,384▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $272,314 | $222,727▼5.1% | $162,428▲43.9% | $162,428▲43.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $234,657▼4.8% | $112,841▼2.9% | $112,841▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $246,405▲13.6% | $116,235▼7.3% | $116,235▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $216,838 | $125,355 | $125,355 | 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 · $313K total
10 grants to PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc totaling $313K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $36,475 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $38,549 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $46,472 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $62,180 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $24,230 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $24,230 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $43,339 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $13,152 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,465 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $19,043 |
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 95-6207647, 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 95-6207647.
- How much revenue does PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc report?
- PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc reported $170,840 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 95-6207647) 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.