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Clear Springs PTO Inc

EIN 26-2694291 · Chanhassen, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To include, promote, and enrich the education, welfare, and cultural awareness of Clear Springs Elementary School students through educational programs and volunteer resources. To provide a social community for the student body and their families. To promote Clear Springs Elementary activities, open communication and cooperation among teachers, parents, the district and the community. To act as a not-for-profit fundraising body, providing financial support in those areas where additional assistance may be needed to improve the quality of education for Clear Springs' students. To offer services and supportive projects which enhance the elementary school experience. All of these activities are organized and run by parent volunteers. These activities are funded through two major fundraisers per year. The fall fundraiser is help in the fall and the silent auction is held in the spring.

Income
$107,924
Spending
$151,528
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 40% 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 (1)
  1. $151,528 spent. 5TH GRADE PARTY - A GRADUATION PARTY FOR OUR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS. CULTURAL ARTS FIELD TRIPS - PTO FUNDS AT LEAST ONE FIELD TRIP PER CLASS OR GRADE LEVEL PER SCHOOL YEAR. KINDNESS RETREAT - PTO PAYS FOR THIS RETREAT FOR 5TH GRADERS WHICH IS PART OF A THREE PART RETREAT SERIES THE DISTRICT REQUIRES FROM GRADES 5-10. WINTER FAMILY EVENT - PTO HOSTS AN ALL SCHOOL FAMILY PARTY IN THE WINTER AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY BUILDING GOALS. SPRING FLING - THIS IS A YEAR-END ALL SCHOOL FAMILY CELEBRATION HOSTED BY THE PTO, WHICH INCLUDES DINNER AND MUSIC PERFORMED BY THE STUDENTS. PANCAKE BREAKFAST - PTO HOSTS A PANCAKE BREAKFAST AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY BUILDING GOALS. ICE CREAM SOCIAL/NEW FAMILY WELCOME - PTO PROVIDES SCHOOL T-SHIRTS AND COFFEE/PASTRIES TO THE NEW FAMILIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. ART SHOW - PTO HELPS TO MOUNT AND HANG ONE PIECE OF ARTWORK FROM EVERY STUDENT IN THE SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING FOR THE ART SHOW. BOOK ROOM - PTO REPLACES AND UPDATES THE SCHOOL LEVELED/GUIDED READING BOOK ROOM AS NEEDED. PE AWARDS - PTO PROVIDES THE PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS AWARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. YEARBOOK - PTO HELPS TO PAY FOR THE ANNUAL YEARBOOK. STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK. LITERACY/BOOK FAIRS - PTO PUTS ON TWO BOOK FAIRS PER YEAR. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY. PTO PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEACHERS BASED ON CLASSROOM NEEDS.

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? 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 March 2010.

    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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