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Mountain Brook Council PTO Inc

EIN 26-4085689 · Mountain Brk, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY; TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE, CHALLENGING, AND ENGAGING EDUCATION FOR EVERY ONE OF OUR STUDENTS; TO BRING INTO CLOSER RELATION THE HOME AND THE SCHOOL,THAT PARENTS AND TEACHERS MAY COOPERATE INTELLIGENTLY IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
800

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 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. $342,960 spent. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THE STUDENTS OF CHEROKEE BEND ELEMENTARY - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS,CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS,TECHNOLOGY,SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAMS,AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS,SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSROOM FURNITURE,TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS, CURRICULUM SUPPLEMENTS, SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE WRITERS FESTIVAL,AND TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPENSES. ALL THE STUDENTS OF CHEROKEE BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROXIMATELY 550, BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $305,615 spent. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITING STUDENTS OF MOUNTAIN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS,CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS,TECHNOLOGY,SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAMS,AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS,SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE CLASSROOM FURNITURE AND UPDATES,TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS,CURRICULUM SUPPLEMENTS,SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY,PHYSICAL EDUCATION,SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS,THE WRITERS FESTIVAL,RECESS AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPENSES. ALL THE STUDENTS OF MOUNTAIN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROXIMATELY 540, BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $362,874 spent. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THE STUDENTS OF CRESTLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAMS, AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS, SCHOOL AND TEACHERS. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE NEW CLASSROOM FURNITURE,FALL FESTIVAL, SAFETY PATROL, ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS, VETERANS DAY PROGRAM, SCHOOL DIRECTORIES AND NEWSLETTERS,SUMMER READING PROGRAMS,TECHNOLOGY UPDATES,PAINTING OF GYM, SUPPORT OF ROBOTICS PROGRAM. ALL THE STUDENTS OF CRESTLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROXIMATELY 733, BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $475,449 spent. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THE STUDENTS OF MOUNTAIN BROOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAMS, ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PARENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS. EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE ART FORMS, SPARTAN DAY,TEDX,STUDENT DANCES,NEW TECHNOLOGY, AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM FOR GYM, MATH CLASSROOM UPGRADES,STEM PROGRAMS. ALL THE STUDENTS OF THE MOUNTAIN BROOK JUNIOR HIGH BENEFIT, APPROXIMATELY 1,005 STUDENTS. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITTING THE STUDENTS OF MOUNTAIN BROOK HIGH SCHOOL - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE SAME TYPES OF PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE UNDER THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES. EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE PAYMENT OF TECHNOLOGY COSTS, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS,SUPPORT OF VARIOUS SCHOOL RECEPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS,PAYMENT FOR TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPENSE AND DEPARTMENTAL NEEDS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STAFF EXPENSES. ALL THE STUDENTS OF MOUNTAIN BROOK HIGH SCHOOL, APPROXIMATELY 1,100, BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITING STUDENTS OF BROOKWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAMS, ENHANCED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS, SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDE THE WRITERS FESTIVAL, PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, SIXTH GRADE MINICOURSES,TECHNOLOGY UPDATE EXPENDITURES,CLASSROOM AND LUNCHROOM FURNITURE,AND TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPENSES. ALL OF THE STUDENTS OF BROOKWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,APPROXIMATELY 585, BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.

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 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 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 December 2009.

    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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