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Eastern Parent Teacher Organization

EIN 27-2323547 · Traverse City, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PTO IS ORGANIZED TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS.

Income
$73,092
Spending
$65,590
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 July 31, 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. THE EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS, STAFF, AND THE BROADER SCHOOL COMMUNITY. BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL, THE PTO ENHANCES THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES. ONE OF ITS PRIMARY FUNCTIONS IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FIELD TRIPS, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN ENRICHING EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. THESE EXCURSIONS NOT ONLY BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS BUT ALSO CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. SECONDLY, THE PTO PAYS FOR A SET AMOUNT PER PUPIL FOR OUR STAFF TO BUY ANY ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED. LASTLY, THE PTO FUNDS CRUCIAL SCHOOL CLUBS (BOOK CLUB, OUTREACH COMMITTEE)IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING STUDENT EXPERIENCES, THE PTO IS DEDICATED TO RECOGNIZING AND APPRECIATING THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF SCHOOL STAFF. THROUGH ORGANIZED EVENTS AND THOUGHTFUL GESTURES, SUCH AS STAFF APPRECIATION DAYS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEALS, THE PTO HELPS CULTIVATE A POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE, WHICH ULTIMATELY BENEFITS STUDENTS' LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THIS CULTURE OF APPRECIATION FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AMONG EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS ALIKE.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 July 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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