PTSA Connecticut Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide funds to be used on programs, equipment and supplies for the benefit of the students to supplement and enrich the existing school curriculum.
- Income
- $271,208
- Spending
- $274,498
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 33%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 303
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
Good: 83 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% 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: 48 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $75,341 spent. Arts Science in Education and Field Trips - Special cultural and science events for the students including guest speakers, trips to museums, exhibitions, symphonies, etc.
- $15,373 spent. Early Morning After School Programs - Provides activities before and after school to supplement the educational experience. Classes offered in art, language, science, physical education, etc.
- $44,546 spent. Teachers Discretionary Funds - Provides funds for the teachers to purchase additional classroom supplies for use by the students to enhance their learning experiences.
- Program Service Expenses 7,487, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Teacher Appreciation - Expenditures on awards, gifts and meals to offer a small token of appreciation to the teachers at Riverside School for all the hard work they do in teaching the students.
- Program Service Expenses 3,192, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Technology, Equipment and Beautification - computers, ipads, display boards, playground equipment, grounds beautification and other items that have been specifically ear-marked on an as-needed basis for the benefit of the students.
- Program Service Expenses 120,339, Grants and allocations 3,375, Revenue 0 Other Program Services - Additional program services provide opportunities to the students to expand their education. Some of the programs include theater and improvisation, a school newspaper, philanthropy, exposure to musicians who perform at lunch, family events, student council, etc. All these programs are promoted to encourage the students in areas that are not covered in the schools core curriculum and provide depth and different life experiences for the children.
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
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? 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.
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.
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.
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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