PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Massachusetts, registered in 1947, with $68,400 in FY2015 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
405 Waltham St, Lexington, MA, 02421 EIN 04-2121359 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2015)
$68K
▲ 15.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2015)
$62K
Net assets
$31K
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 Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association 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 rating6 mo reserves · +9% 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 Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc: 6 mo reserves · +9% 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 Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association 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 Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 405 Waltham St, Lexington, MA, 02421
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61K (FY2011) to $68K (FY2015) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2015)
Liabilities $0Net assets $31K
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$31K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $68,400▲15.1% | $62,454▼5.3% | $31,109▲23.6% | $31,109▲23.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $59,431▲7.0% | $65,922▲11.7% | $25,163▼2.0% | $25,163▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $55,560▼9.0% | $59,027▼10.5% | $25,686▼11.9% | $26,250▼18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $61,075 | $65,937▲18.0% | $29,153▼14.3% | $32,093▼14.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | — | $55,863 | $34,015 | $37,606 | 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 · $24K total
1 grant to PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Research | 2015 | $23,835 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2121359, based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc's EIN?
- PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2121359.
- How much revenue does PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc report?
- PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc reported $68,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2015 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc (EIN 04-2121359) 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.