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P S 89 Parents and Teachers Association Inc

EIN 13-4025019 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE OF PS/IS 89. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.

Income
$324,705
Spending
$228,570
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
91

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 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 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $65,946 spent. - STAFF DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORTS CLASSES AND SEMINARS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE TEACHERS' SKILLS. THE PTA PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS TO ATTEND READING AND MATHEMATICS WORKSHOPS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND OVER THE SUMMER, INCLUDING A SUMMER WORKSHOP AT BANK STREET COLLEGE: THE ESSENTIAL ORTON-GILLINGHAM, TERC MATH TRAINING FOR TWO TEACHERS, AND REIMAGINED TEACHING LLC MATH COACHING FOR SEVEN TEACHERS. THE PTA ALSO FUNDED A CONSULATANT, THE ATAPE GROUP, FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING LEARNING PROGRAMS WITH DIVERSITY AND EQUITY INITIATIVES FOR THE SCHOOL. THESE INCLUDED BOTH EQUITY IN ACTION COACHING AND SIX EQUITY COMMITTEE SESSIONS AND SCHOOL WIDE PROFRSSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE ENHANCED TEACHING SKILLS BENEFITED THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY OF APPROXIMATELY 350 STUDENTS.
  2. $6,434 spent. - STUDENT ENRICHMENT - WHICH FUNDED SCIENCE, VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS, INCLUDING SUPPLIES TO FOR SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION AND SCIENCE FAIRS, AND SCHOOL WIDE MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES. THE PTA FACILITATED SEVERAL FIELD TRIPS FOR EACH CLASS OF STUDENTS. BALLROOM DANCING INSTRUCTION AND HEALTH PUBERTY COURSES WERE PROVIDED TO ALL FIFTH GRADERS. ADDITIONALLY, A SUBSCRIPTION FOR RULER RESOURCES FROM THE CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WAS PURCHASED FOR THE SCHOOL. THESE LEARNING ENRICHMENTS BENEFITED THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY OF APPROXIMATELY 350 STUDENTS.
  3. $69,134 spent. - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - THE PTA SUPPORTED UPDATED TEXTBOOKS, LITERARY MATERIALS AND OFFICE SUPPLIES IN THE SCHOOL AND THE CLASSROOMS. SOFTWARE WAS PURCHASED FOR TEACHER PLANNING AND CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT FOR READING, MATH, AND COMPUTER CODING EDUCATION. CLASSROOM TEACHERS RECEIVED A STIPEND TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND TEACHING MATERIALS TO FULLY EQUIP THEIR CLASSROOMS. THIS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT BENEFITED THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY OF APPROXIMATELY 350 STUDENTS.
  4. $23,439 spent. SPECIALTY PROGRAMS INCLUDE 5TH GRADE GRADUATION COMMENCEMENTS, MULTICULTURAL INSTRUCTIONAL EVENTS, CHESS INSTRUCTION, LICE CHECKS, PLAYGROUND ASSISTANCE AND SUPERVISION, TALENT SHOWS AND PARENT MEETINGS.

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? 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 1999.

    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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