Blanche Sprentz Elementary PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose for the organization is to foster a strong relationship between the school, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational experience for all students that attend Blanche Sprentz Elementary. This is accomplished by raising funds through donorship, grants, and fundraising events throughout the school year.
- Income
- $44,161
- Spending
- $47,175
- Reserves
- 7.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (4)
- $3,590 spent. Campus Enhancement - The organization managed awarded grant monies from the Folsom Garden Club in the amount of $1931 along with donations in the amount of $4000 for PE and recess equipment. Educational curriculum was created and taught to school grades from K-5th grades on garden development, maintenance and harvesting. Items harvested were used in grade appropriate recipes. Broken and aging PE and recess equipment was replaced along with new equipment to support physical health for all elementary grade students.
- $19,546 spent. Events and Activities - The organization planned, organized and conducted events throughout the school year to support community and student engagement. Such events included: "1st Day of School", "Back to School Picnic", "Canned Food Drive", "DaVinci Day", "End of School Field Day", "Fifth Grade Promotion", "Kinder Playdate", "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day", "Halloween Gathering".
- $12,651 spent. Staff and Teacher Support - The organization provides reimbursement to school staff who purchase educational items which are not provided by the school district. These items directly benefit the students who use the items while receiving education from their teachers. Each teacher is allotted $15/student in their classroom. Nearly $7000 were distributed to teachers and staff out of the total budget category. Monthly, the PTO show appreciation from parents and students by setting up a treat/thank you station for staff and teachers. In addition, the PTO provides a large "Mid-Year Teacher Restock" for teacher to gather items commonly used in their classrooms. Items purchased near $3200 for this specific event.
- $28,526 spent. Student Enrichment - The organization helps plan and secure educational assemblies throughout the school year nearing the total amount of $7400. Assemblies that occurred during the school year included: "A Touch of Understanding", "Social Media Safety and Parent Education", 'Drum Perks", "Sky Dome Planetarium", and "Mad Science". The PTO also provided funding for the 5th grade science camp by paying for transportation to and from the school. Other events that the PTO help fund included: spelling bee, dance play, after-school theater program, talent show, and student council.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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