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PTA Texas Congress

EIN 23-7041702 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose or purposes of James Bowie Elementary PTA, in common with National PTA and Texas PTA, are: A. to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community; B. to raise the standards of home life; C. to advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth; D. to promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth; E. to engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and F. to advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.

Income
$190,718
Spending
$185,570
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 116% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    40 of 40 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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 (7)
  1. $62,855 spent. Support to James Bowie Elementary teachers and staff - The James Bowie PTA supports the teachers and staff at James Bowie Elementary throughout the school year by providing funding for supplies and programs that are used to enhance learning in the classroom. Examples include upgrades to the materials center, funding classroom supplies, as well as providing substitute teachers for planning and conference days.
  2. $26,978 spent. Student Enrichment - The PTA funds programs for the students of Bowie Elementary that gives them to opportunity to enrich learning outside of the classroom. Examples include the Beanstack reading program, science camp, Destination Imagination, and multiple author visits throughout the school year.
  3. $25,719 spent. Teacher Education - The James Bowie PTA provided training in the Capturing Kids Hearts program for Bowie Elementary teachers who had not previously received the training. Capturing Kids Hearts is a research-based process to improve the five key indicators of school performance: fewer discipline referrals, improved attendance, higher student achievement, lower dropout rates, and higher teacher satisfaction.
  4. $19,378 spent. Hospitality - The James Bowie PTA provides multiple appreciation and hospitality events for the teachers and staff of the school throughout the year. This also includes numerous events during Teacher Appreciation week in the spring. These events are an integral service of the PTA to show the teachers and staff how appreciated they are which in turn benefits the students and the school environment in general.
  5. $25,296 spent. Student Events - The PTA hosts several events throughout the year for the students, as well as provides t-shirts to wear to events. Events for the 2025-26 school year included field day, class parties, and two dances.
  6. $350 spent. Donations to the RISD Council of PTAs Funds
  7. $16,416 spent. Fall Fest - James Bowie PTA puts on a Fall Fest for the community every year. In 2025, Fall Fest became a free event.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? 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 February 1971.

    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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