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PTSA Connecticut Inc

EIN 06-0994143 · Riverside, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To raise funds in order to enrich the curriculum and to enhance the educational programs offered at the school

Income
$164,310
Spending
$159,492
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (8)
  1. $51,421 spent. Curriculum Enrichment - Programs and events for the benefit of every grade level. Special cultural events for the students including guest speakers, trips to museums, exhibitions, symphonies, etc.
  2. $21,425 spent. Drama Program - Fifth grade play
  3. $15,363 spent. Specials - Provides funds for additional programs and departments such as the media center, music, language, etc.
  4. Program Service Expenses 11,057, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Grade Level Spending - Provides funds for materials and supplies for every grade to augment the existing curriculum.
  5. Program Service Expenses 13,842, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Teachers Discretionary Funds/Appreciation - Provides funds for teachers to purchase supplies for their classrooms to augment the students classroom experience and provides funds for gatherings to thank the teachers for their hard work during the school year.
  6. Program Service Expenses 19,567, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Program Services - Miscellaneous program services to provide opportunities for and support to the students
  7. Program Service Expenses 8,689, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Technology, Beautification and Equipment Expenditures for technology, grounds beautification, equipment and other items that have been specifically ear-marked on an as-needed basis for the benefit of the students.
  8. Program Service Expenses 5,990, Grants and allocations 5,990, Revenue 0 Grants and Scholarships - Funds provided to graduating students and alumni to assist with college expenses

Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2026.

    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 October 1955.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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