PTA New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Essex Fells, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $185,655 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$186K
▼ 15.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$202K
Net assets
$97K
Employees
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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 New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers: 6 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $80K (FY2010) to $186K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-8.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$97K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$97K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,655▼15.3% | $201,504▲7.4% | $96,952▼14.1% | $96,952▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $219,076▲6.6% | $187,568▼25.4% | $112,801▲38.8% | $112,801▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $205,551▲19.1% | $251,283▲95.6% | $81,293▼36.0% | $81,293▼36.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,525▲87.9% | $128,465▲46.6% | $127,025▲53.1% | $127,025▲53.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $91,823▼37.3% | $87,626▼41.5% | $82,965▲5.3% | $82,965▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $146,387▼3.7% | $149,666▼15.9% | $78,768▼4.0% | $78,768▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $151,979▲14.0% | $178,018▲54.6% | $82,047▼24.1% | $82,047▼24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $133,284▼17.8% | $115,125▼28.5% | $108,086▲20.2% | $108,086▲20.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $162,072▲54.6% | $161,041▲78.9% | $89,927▲1.2% | $89,927▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,817▼31.5% | $90,001▼37.4% | $88,896▲20.0% | $88,896▲20.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $152,937▲10.4% | $143,868▲10.3% | $74,080▲13.9% | $74,080▲13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $138,581 | $130,384▼41.2% | $65,011▲14.4% | $65,011▲14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $221,792▲139% | $56,814▼52.9% | $56,814▼52.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | $93,922▲17.3% | $92,817▲54.8% | $120,609▲0.9% | $120,609▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $80,083 | $59,952 | $119,504 | $119,504 | 990EZ |
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Data for PTA New Jersey Congress of Parents & Teachers (EIN 22-3195328) 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.