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Sousa Hsa Inc

EIN 27-5462910 · Prt Washingtn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Sousa HSA (Home & School Association) is an alliance of parents, educators, and administrators who seek to promote the best educational opportunities for the children and youth in our homes, schools & communities. We are dedicated to enriching Sousa students' educational experiences and to instilling an excitement for learning and a respect for others, our community & the world we share. Through the use of its dues and fund raising,the HSA will enhance the educational facilities & opportunities for the students of the Sousa Elementary School through programs/equipment that are not otherwise provided in the schools budgets. The Sousa HSA objectives are promoted through an educational experience directed toward parents & teachers and are developed through meetings, committees, projects & programming. the Sousa HSA will continue to strive to set and attain higher standards & goals for the educational experience of its members & will provide an open forum for communication ensuring tru

Income
$97,084
Spending
$68,230
Reserves
45.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 94%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 45.4 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 30% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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 (5)
  1. $10,292 spent. FIFTH GRADE ACTIVITIES: SUPPORT FOR THE 5TH GRADE PARTY AND YEARBOOK.
  2. ALLERGIES: TO EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BE RESPECTFUL AND AWARE OF OTHER STUDENTS THAT HAVE ALLERGIES.
  3. $596 spent. KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS ARE INVITED TO SCHOOL TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH THEIR NEW SCHOOL.
  4. $3,755 spent. STAFF APPRECIATION: LUNCHEON TO THANK THE ENTIRE STAFF FOR ALL THE WORK THAT THEY DO.
  5. $45,887 spent. OTHER STUDENT ACTIVITY SUPPORT: OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS PICNICS, LITERACY PROGRAM, FLOWERS, ETC. THAT HELP ENRICH THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT THE SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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 June 2011.

    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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