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Hanson Parent Teacher Organization PTO

EIN 04-2764190 · Hanson, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HANSON PARENT TEACHERS ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO THE INDIAN HEADELEMENTARY SCHOOL A) ENRICHMENT: TO SPONSOR A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES B) PARENT INVOLVEMENT: TO SPONSOR FAMILY-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND/OR EVENTS WHICH SUPPORT AND ENHANCE INVOLVEMENT IN THE SCHOOL C) COMMUNICATION: TO INFORM PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS OF PTO RELATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OCCURING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL D) FUNDRAISING: TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL TOR PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND SCHOOL EQUIPMENT NEEDED.

Income
$59,204
Spending
$50,785
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $37,264 spent. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED FUNDS RAISED TO MAKE NUMEROUS GRANTS AND GIFTS TO THE INDIAN HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE GIFTS AND GRANTS INCLUDED PAYMENTS FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, PAYMENTS FOR IN-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS, AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, MOST NOTABLY A NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM.
  2. $11,214 spent. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED NUMEROUS PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND FAMILIES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE FIELD DAY, THE SWEETHEART DANCE, KINDERGARTEN WELCOME NIGHT, A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AND TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK.
  3. $1,350 spent. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE A SCHOLARSHIP GRANT TO ONE GRAUDUATING SENIOR FROM WHITMAN-HANSON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MADE DONATIONS TO THE WHITMAN-HANSON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR COLLEGE ENDEAVORS AS WELL AS THE HANSON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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