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Parent-Faculty Association of Franklin Elementary School

EIN 25-1811099 · Sewickley, PA

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

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE PARENT-FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS TO ORGANIZE AND DIRECT A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF THE STUDENTS OF THE FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PARENTS, FACILTY, EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF, ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC WELFARE OF AND RELATED TO THE FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Income
$167,049
Spending
$156,117
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 (3)
  1. ASSEMBLIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS; THE PARENT - FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THESE FOCUS ON ALL FACETS OF THE CHILDRENS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES INCLUDING THE ARTS, "HANDS ON" SCIENCE PRESENTATIONS, DIVERSITY AND MUSIC. ALL PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TO INSURE THEIR EDUCATIONAL INTEGRITY FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL AS WELL AS THEIR INTERGRATION WITH THE SCHOOL CRITERIA.
  2. THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF THE FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY PROVIDES AT LEAST ONE FIELD TRIP PER YEAR TO EACH ELEMENTARY CLASS. THE FIELD TRIP IS CHOSEN BY THE FACULTY AND APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL TO INSURE THAT THE TRIP MEETS EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA.
  3. TEACHER/STAFF ALLOTMENTS AND FULLFILLMENT OF SPECIAL REQUESTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH CLASS FOR PURCHASES OF ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM SUPPLIES OR FUNDING OF SPECIAL CLASSROOM PROJECTS FOR WHICH THERE IS NO ANNUAL FUNDING VIA THE BUDGET OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 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? 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.

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

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

    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 September 1999.

    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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