East Side Middle School Parent Teacher Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $238,972
- Spending
- $228,455
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 10.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 27
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2527 of 27 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.
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 (4)
- $99,752 spent. COORDINATE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD COMMUNITY IN THE SCHOOL AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) ORGANIZED AND SECURED RESOURCES FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE. THE PTA HOSTED ITS ANNUAL FALL FEST AND INTERNATIONAL NIGHT FOR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS SEASONAL STUDENT EVENTS SUCH AS THE WINTER SNOW BALL AND SPRING DANCE. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDED A 6TH GRADE TIE-DYE T-SHIRT PROJECT, ALL-GRADE FIELD DAYS, AN ART SHOW, AND AN END-OF-YEAR ICE CREAM CELEBRATION. THE PTA ALSO SUPPORTED THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ALL GRADE-LEVEL SCHOOL TRIPS AND CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL, PROVIDING BOTH FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT. A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE PTAS EFFORTS WAS THE COORDINATION AND FUNDING OF 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE CEREMONY, A CELEBRATORY HARBOR CRUISE, A CAP AND GOWN BREAKFAST, AND THE PRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL YEARBOOK. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE PTA SOUGHT TO ENRICH STUDENT LEARNING, PROMOTE SCHOOL SPIRIT, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG FAMILIES AND STAFF. IN CONNECTION WITH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE PTA COLLECTED DUES AND EVENT-RELATED FEES FROM FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING, AS APPLICABLE, AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS HAD EQUITABLE ACCESS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE PTA ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
- $64,215 spent. PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE PTA SUPPORTED THE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL GOALS BY FUNDING ESSENTIAL OPERATING COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET. THE PTA PURCHASED SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE SCHOOLS WEBSITE, GRADEBOOK SYSTEM, AND FORMS MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS, AND ACQUIRED CLASSROOM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, INCLUDING 3D PRINTERS FOR A NEW MAKER SPACE.THE PTA LEASED TWO COPY MACHINES AND PURCHASED A PLOTTER PRINTER FOR OFFICE USE. IT ALSO PROVIDED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT ACROSS ALL CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND ELECTIVE PROGRAMS (INCLUDING PE, ART, DANCE, AND SPANISH). CONSULTANTS WERE ENGAGED TO PROVIDE IT AND SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT SERVICES.FUNDS WERE ALLOCATED TO ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AND CELL PHONE POUCHES WERE PURCHASED FOR EVERY STUDENT TO PROMOTE A PHONE-FREE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE PTA ALSO FUNDED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ARRANGED REGULAR BOTTLED WATER DELIVERY FOR STAFF. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, THE PTA DIRECTLY ENHANCED INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND STAFF SUPPORT WITHIN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
- $10,687 spent. DEVELOP WORKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND STAFF, AND ENCOURAGE PARENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND GOVERNANCE: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE PTA CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF STAFF APPRECIATION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PTA HOSTED A WELCOME BREAKFAST FOR TEACHERS BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ORGANIZED STAFF GATHERINGS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND AFTER THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES. IN RECOGNITION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, THE PTA COORDINATED SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF. TO FOSTER STRONGER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, THE PTA SPONSORED A MATH NIGHT THAT ALLOWED PARENTS TO EXPLORE THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS YOGA NIGHTS THAT ENCOURAGED COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND WELL-BEING. THE PTA ALSO ORGANIZED WELCOME BREAKFASTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS FOR PARENTS BY GRADE LEVEL TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES AND ENCOURAGE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL LIFE. MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO DISCUSS ONGOING BUSINESS, PROVIDE UPDATES ON SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND DEVELOP PLANS FOR FUTURE PTA INITIATIVES. EXTERNAL SPEAKERS WERE INVITED TO PRESENT AT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS, HELPING TO INFORM AND SUPPORT THE PARENT COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, AT EACH PTA MEETING, A REPORT WAS DELIVERED BY THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM TO SHARE PROGRESS ON SCHOOL MATTERS AND FOSTER COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE PTA WORKED TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION, BUILD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS STAFF, AND PROMOTE PARENT PARTICIPATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
- PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSION:1. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN. 2. TO DEVELOP A COOPERATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARENTS AND STAFF OF OUR SCHOOL. 3. TO DEVELOP PARENT LEADERSHIP AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT, AND TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE PARENT PARTICIPATION ON ALL LEVELS. 4. TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING FOR PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL GOVERNANCE AND DECISION-MAKING.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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