Walter C Polson PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Connecticut, registered in 1955, with $7,240 in FY2014 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2014)
$7,240
▼ 37.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2014)
$19K
Net assets
$9,847
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 Walter C Polson PTO— 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 Walter C Polson PTO: 6 mo reserves · -157% margin earns a F 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 Walter C Polson PTO— 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 Walter C Polson PTO: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $14K (FY2011) to $7,240 (FY2014) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-157.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9,847
Net assets
$9,847
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $7,240▼37.9% | $18,621▲487% | $9,847▼53.6% | $9,847▼53.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $11,650▼0.9% | $3,173▼69.1% | $21,228▲66.5% | $21,228▲66.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $11,756▼15.8% | $10,276▼5.5% | $12,751▲13.1% | $12,751▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $13,958 | $10,875 | $11,271 | $11,271 | 990EZ |
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Data for Walter C Polson PTO (EIN 06-1505721) 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.