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Bigelow Middle School Parent- Teacher Organization Inc

EIN 20-0348453 · Newton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support Bigelow Middle School and its students

Income
$53,534
Spending
$67,151
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 August 31, 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 (5)
  1. $20,496 spent. 8th Grade Expenses - Majority of this expense is related to a field trip 8th graders take to commemorate the end of their journey at Bigelow Middle School. The teachers lead the students in activities that emphasize cooperation and independence, and prepare the students in their journey through young adulthood. Students create life-long bonds with their classmates and gain treasured memories from this experience. The Bigelow helps fund the trip so that all students can afford to attend this invaluable and unforgettable event.
  2. $14,612 spent. Parents of Performing Students (POPS) - Founded in 2008 by dedicated parents, POPS supports the performing arts at Bigelow Middle School through advocacy, fundraising, coordination, and volunteer efforts. The program helps create inclusive opportunities for students in Drama, Orchestra, Chorus, and Band-encouraging creativity, collaboration, and confidence through performance. POPS Fundraising is essential to help cover technical and production needs for the Drama program, as well as stage and auditorium improvements that benefit all performing arts groups. Beyond performing, students gain valuable skills by helping manage events, promote performances, and handle ticket sales. These experiences build leadership, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the performing arts-all while building a stronger, more connected school community.
  3. $12,649 spent. PTO Community - Bigelow PTO is dedicated to provide support to the community and promote the core values of the Bigelow Middle School; it has raised funds to support programs such as FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice), Newton Serves and other community outreach programs.
  4. $7,408 spent. Creative Arts & Sciences: Provides curriculum-related enrichment programs at Bigelow Middle School. The Bigelow Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization funds these programs, which aligns with the common core state standards, Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, and Newton curriculum's system-wide goals and core values. These programs enrich student experiences in art, English language arts, history and social sciences, music, physical education and the sciences.
  5. $11,986 spent. Other Expenses is used to support the operations of the school, teachers, staff, students and community as whole.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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