John Ward School Parent Teacher Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The John Ward PTO supports the students teachers staff and families of the Ward Elementary School in order to build community and enhance the educational experience of all students.
- Income
- $37,311
- Spending
- $38,425
- Reserves
- 17 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 54%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- Educational enrichment: this work benefited all 200+ students at the John Ward School. Examples of accomplishments in this category include classroom supplies for grades k-5 as well as supplies for education support services; new technology purchases including 3 Red Cat audio systems and 2 projectors; library books and supplies; funding of Creative Arts & Sciences an educational guest speaker series that provides 3 in person presentations for every grade. Examples include author presentations hands on science workshops puppet shows cultural performances and more.
- Special events: these expenses benefited all 200+ students 25+ teachers and staff members and hundreds of family members. Examples of accomplishments in this category include a fall fest with pizza donuts and activities free to attendees; end of school picnic with ice cream and childrens games provided free to attendees; volunteer appreciation activities; PTO meetings; International Night; Teacher appreciation including 6 delivered meals staff room supplies.
- School facility: these expenses benefited all students and staff as well as the larger community. Examples of accomplishments include maintenance and support of the Ward School garden supplies provided on Newton Serves and minor repairs to the buildings interior.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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