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Aragon High School Ptso Inc a California Npft Public Bnft Corp

EIN 26-0186824 · San Mateo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY AND SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS ORGANIZATION IS FORMED IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF OF ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL; TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS; AND TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENT BODY. THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL EDUCATE AND INFORM PARENTS ABOUT ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL AND ITS PROGRAMS AND PROMOTE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AT THE SCHOOL.

Income
$548,044
Spending
$550,836
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 16 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $221,160 spent. CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED STAFF - THE ARAGON EXCELLENCE FUND (AEF) FUNDS NEW CURRICULUM--FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TOWARD CERTIFICATED STAFF MEMBERS AND CLASSIFIED STAFF MEMBERS TO BRING SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING TO OUR STUDENTS.THIS INCLUDES ADDITIONAL SECTIONS OF ESSENTIAL AND POPULAR CLASSES, INCLUDING ENGLISH, MATH, HISTORY, BIOLOGY, AND MUSIC. SMALLER CLASS SIZES FACILITATE BETTER LEARNING.
  2. $46,140 spent. TECHNOLOGY - AEF FUNDS SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES TO BRING TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS SUCH AS HEADSETS FOR WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT, AND SMART BOARDS TO AID TEACHERS' INSTRUCTION AND STUDENTS' ENGAGEMENT. THESE DEVICES ARE USED BY TEACHERS, STAFF, STUDENTS AND PARENT LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
  3. $69,452 spent. SENIOR CLASS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES - THE PTSO FUND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR THE SENIOR CLASS. THE PTSO FUNDS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR GRADUATING SENIORS. THERE ARE STUDENT-CENTRIC EVENTS TO INCLUDE SNACKS AND VARIOUS SENIOR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND A SENIOR GRAD NIGHT WHICH IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED THROUGH DONATIONS FROM THE FAMILIES OF THE ATTENDEES.
  4. $198,614 spent. AEF FUNDS STUDENT SUPPORT SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL BASED FIELD TRIPS, AND FUNDS TO PROMOTE MENTAL WELLNESS AND A HEALTHY CLIMATE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF. WE PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY BUILDING BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO OFFICIAL CAMPUS CLUBS AND EACH STUDENT COUNCIL CLASS TO ORGANIZE CLASS-WIDE SPIRIT ACTIVITIES. THE PTSO HAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER ENRICHMENT (9TH THROUGH 11TH GRADERS) AND GRADUATING SENIORS, AND FUNDS STUDENT-CENTRIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND A BIENNIAL CAREER DAY. THE PTSO ALSO DIRECTLY FUNDS SCHOOL COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL TAIL GATE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AHTLETIC BOOSTERS, THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR, AND A RECEPTION FOR OUR NEW FAMILIES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. FINALLY, THE PTSO HOSTS PARENT EDUCATION EVENTS A FEW TIMES A YEAR AND MAINTAINS DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO HOST A PARENT-CENTRIC WEBSITE AND FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS.

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 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? 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 June 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 May 2008.

    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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