Cambridge School PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP AND MUTUAL RESPECT AMONG STUDENTS, STAFF AND FAMILIES OF CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, COORDINATE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
- Income
- $25,193
- Spending
- $36,036
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 68%
- Employees
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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 (5)
- $7,106 spent. FIELD TRIP: THIS INCLUDES FIELD TRIP COSTS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL, K-5 (APPROXIMATELY 1000 FOR EACH GRADE).
- $670 spent. END OF YEAR PICNIC EXPENSES: THIS IS THE END OF YEAR PICNIC WHERE THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL AND CATER PICNIC BARBECUE FOOD AND OFFER CRAFTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON THE PLAYGROUND.
- $5,605 spent. FIFTH GRADE FUND EXPENSES: THIS INCLUDES ALL 5TH GRADE END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FIFTH GRADE T-SHIRTS, YEARBOOK COSTS, SPRING FLING/DANCE, FAREWELL DECORATIONS AND YARD SIGNS, END OF YEAR PARTY, END OF YEAR TRIP BUS EXPENSES.
- $19,146 spent. VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES: THESE INCLUDE ART ROOM FUND, CLASSROOM FUND, CLASS PARTIES, TEACHER OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, SUNSHINE FUND ETC.
- VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES: THESE INCLUDE ART ROOM FUND, CLASSROOM FUND, CLASS PARTIES, TEACHER OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, SUNSHINE FUND ETC.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.
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 November 4, 2026.
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