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Parent Teacher Organization Walter a Derynoski Elementary School

EIN 06-1465500 · Southington, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Walter Derynoski Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization holds and supports various events throughout a typical school year that help our families connect with our school community and bolster the education of the Derynoski students. We support these objectives through various fundraising efforts that include membership dues, appeal drives, book fairs and assorted fundraising initiatives that provide opportunities for all members of the PTO to contribute in a manner that is best for them and their families. We aim to supplement learning resources, support education beyond the classroom, drive a sense of student pride, provide families and students opportunities to make community connections, provide assistance to Derynoski Elementary School families in need, support our broader community and show appreciation for the educators of Derynoski Elementary School.

Income
$72,174
Spending
$79,563
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 41%

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

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% 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. $12,816 spent. Student Activities - The Walter Derynoski Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization supports various activities and events for the students and families of our school community. These student activities include but are not limited to; playground and recess equipment, yearbooks for 5th grade students, seasonal family events, school planners for 3rd-5th grade students, and the upkeep and improvement of a courtyard at the school used for learning and outdoor enrichment.
  2. $9,740 spent. Cultural Arts - The Walter Derynoski Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization provides in school presentations for all students which have included author visits, motivational speakers, musical and athletic performers and animal demonstrations. Additionally, funding is provided to the music and art programs which include new instruments and art supplies. A bi-annual book fair is also held for the school community.
  3. $2,982 spent. Field Trip Buses - The Walter Derynoski Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization funds all buses used during the field trips taken by the various grade levels each school year.

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 October 13, 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 May 1997.

    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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