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Southside PTO

EIN 23-7628359 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY FURNISHING AID AND ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL AND BY FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

Income
$248,474
Spending
$214,185
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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 (3)
  1. $143,415 spent. EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FOR STUDENTSTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING AND VOLUNTEERS FOR NUMEROUS FIELD TRIPS, ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PTO FUNDED TUTORING SERVICES, ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TEACHER SUPPORT INITIATIVES AND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $38,050 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDINGEVERY YEAR, THE PTO ORGANIZES, FUNDS AND STAFFS SEVERAL FREE OR LOW COST EVENTS INCLUDING: FALL FESTIVAL, HOLIDAY HOUSE, FARM-TO-FORK DINNER, FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION, AND KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP.
  3. $24,000 spent. CARE PROGRAMEACH YEAR, TEACHERS SPEND HUNDREDS OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL DOLLARS ON SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS. IN ORDER TO HELP OFFSET SOME OF THESE FUNDS, THE SOUTHSIDE PTO CREATED C.A.R.E. (COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION), A PROGRAM IN WHICH THE PTO RAISES FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TEACHERS & STAFF FOR THESE EXPENSES AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY SCHOOL YEAR.

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

  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 June 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 October 2014.

    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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