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James a Garfield Elementary Parent Teacher Organization

EIN 30-0049023 · Garrettsville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

1) TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME AND IN SCHOOL 2) TO SUPPORT ADEQUATE LAWS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN 3) TO PROVIDE A LINK IN THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHILD 4) TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Income
$62,110
Spending
$70,010
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 May 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 (2)
  1. THE FOUR SERVICES WE OFFER OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE AS FOLLOWS: -FUNDRAISERS-EVENTS DESIGNED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR US TO CONTINUE OUR OPERATIONS -GOODWILL EVENTS THAT ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE EVENTS CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FISHING DAYS, SKATING DAYS, ASSEMBLIES, MOVIE NIGHTS, ETC -TEACHER REQUESTS-OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS -EVENTS/INCOME EARNERS- EVENTS DESIGNED FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE SOME INCOME EXCESS WHICH WE USE TO CONTINUE OUR OPERATIONS
  2. $47,305 spent. EXPENSES EVENT-INCOME EARNERS EXPENSES 34,313 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES 12,992

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2017.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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