PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Massachusetts, registered in 1947, with $64,161 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
55 Middleby Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421 EIN 04-2720305 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2023)
$64K
▼ 26.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$65K
Net assets
$77K
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 rating14 mo reserves · -1% 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: 14 mo reserves · -1% 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
- 55 Middleby Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $68K (FY2012) to $64K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77K
Net assets
$77K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,161▼26.9% | $64,868▼0.8% | $77,193▼0.9% | $77,193▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,820▲45.4% | $65,380▲31.4% | $77,900▲40.5% | $77,900▲40.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $60,385▲115% | $49,742▲225% | $55,460▲23.7% | $55,460▲23.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $28,133▼49.6% | $15,302▼64.6% | $44,817▲40.1% | $44,817▲40.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $55,822▲12.1% | $43,206▼31.0% | $31,986▲65.1% | $31,986▲65.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $49,795▼41.9% | $62,652▼39.7% | $19,370▼39.9% | $19,370▼39.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $85,635▲59.2% | $103,916▲28.2% | $32,227▼36.2% | $32,227▼36.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $53,792▼37.4% | $81,077▲50.8% | $50,508▼35.1% | $50,508▼35.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $85,863▲13.6% | $53,763▼17.7% | $77,793▲70.3% | $77,793▲70.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $75,607▲42.1% | $65,307▲11.0% | $45,693▲29.1% | $45,693▲29.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $53,214▼22.0% | $58,841▼9.3% | $35,393▼13.7% | $35,393▼13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $68,195 | $64,892 | $41,020 | $41,020 | 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 · $21K total
2 grants to PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2022 | $11,200 |
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 04-2720305, 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 04-2720305.
- How much revenue does PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc report?
- PTA Massachusetts Parent-teacher Association Inc reported $64,161 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 04-2720305) 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.