Walter S Parker Middle School PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reading, Massachusetts, registered in 2005, with $24,614 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$25K
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$23K
Net assets
$20K
Employees
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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 →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 S Parker Middle School 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 S Parker Middle School PTO: 11 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 S Parker Middle School 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 S Parker Middle School PTO: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $32K (FY2010) to $25K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22K
Total liabilities
$2,128
Net assets
$20K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,614▼10.7% | $22,573▼12.9% | $19,787▲11.5% | $21,915▲13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $27,552▲3.3% | $25,909▼14.3% | $17,746▲10.2% | $19,306▲19.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $26,673▲45.3% | $30,244▲8.4% | $16,103▼18.2% | $16,103▼19.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $18,363▼28.3% | $27,910▲16.6% | $19,674▲1063% | $20,109▲1089% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $25,620▼2.8% | $23,929▼30.2% | $1,691▼71.1% | $1,691▼71.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $26,355▼15.8% | $34,280▲81.5% | $5,859▼81.8% | $5,859▼81.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $31,283▼21.2% | $18,882▼54.6% | $32,143▲62.8% | $32,143▲62.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $39,702▲18.7% | $41,594▲20.4% | $19,742▼8.7% | $19,742▼8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $33,438▲4.5% | $34,546▼9.1% | $21,634▼4.9% | $21,634▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $31,991 | $37,994 | $22,742 | $22,742 | 990EZ |
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Data for Walter S Parker Middle School PTO (EIN 20-3309428) 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.