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PTA Texas Congress

EIN 23-7008614 · Richardson, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To enhance the relationship between the administrators, staff, and students of JJ Pearce High School. To support the education goals of the school and the school district and advocate for all students. The programs and activities of the PTA contribute directly to the educational mission of the High School, and is the purpose for which the Group Exempt Status was granted to the Texas PTA Congress and its subordinates.

Income
$57,150
Spending
$54,855
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 96%

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% 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 (16)
  1. $20,158 spent. Teacher Appreciation to provide hospitality to over 260 teachers and staff throughout the school year. This maintains morale.
  2. $5,000 spent. Principal's Fund to support staff and students
  3. $127 spent. Arts and Education Reflections program is a student opportunity to create art or literature based on a theme and receive recognition for accomplishment.
  4. $500 spent. College and Career Day support for school event geared to acknowledge post-high school activities for senior graduates and encourage achievement of other students by providing hospitality and awards.
  5. $2,621 spent. J.J. Pearce High School Food Panty-Contributions to the school food pantry which provides food and toiletries to students in need.
  6. $40 spent. RISD Council Dues support the activities of the governing district council
  7. $2,866 spent. High school staff t-shirts-Contribution to purchase of yearly shirts (over 250) designed to promote school spirit, collegiality and mission reinforcement.
  8. $5,426 spent. Membership expenses, awards, and general event hospitality benefiting the school including, staff and students.
  9. $2,000 spent. School multicultural celebrations-contributions of goods, food and drink to assist in various celebrations throughout the year for the benefit of the entire student body.
  10. $4,000 spent. Student Scholarships-Four scholarships awarded yearly to graduating seniors.
  11. $6,039 spent. Student organization support by providing items needed by various student groups to carry out their activities.
  12. $710 spent. Liability Insurance expenses for the protection of the organization and those it serves.
  13. $896 spent. Membership ToolKit Member Website (also functions as Accounting software)
  14. $383 spent. JJ Pearce Dad's Club provide support to the school during school events and at PTA events.
  15. $100 spent. Donations by PTA to RISD council of PTA to support car seat program for student parents in need.
  16. $372 spent. Officer/member events/expenses to enhance implementation of proper procedures and efficient performance of duties

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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2026.

    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 November 1969.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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