Castle South Middle School PTO Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CASTLE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO COLLECT MONIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ENABLING THE PTO TO HELP THE SCHOOL AND TEACHERS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE STUDENTS OF CASTLE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE PTO RAISES MONEY THROUGH SELLING CANDY BARS, SELLING CONCESSION STAND GOODS AT SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS, INTEREST RECEIVED FROM CHECKING ACCOUNTS AND MEMBERSHIP DUES.
- Income
- $33,817
- Spending
- $35,245
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 48%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 31, 2026, 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 May 31, 2026, 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)
- $32,785 spent. CASTLE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO COLLECT MONIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ENABLING THE PTO TO HELP THE SCHOOL AND TEACHERS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE STUDENTS OF CASTLE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE PTO RAISES MONEY THROUGH SELLING CANDY BARS, SELLING CONCESSION STAND GOODS AT SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS, INTEREST RECEIVED FROM CHECKING ACCOUNTS AND MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on October 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 May 2026.
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 December 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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