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Ohio Congress of Parents & Teachers

EIN 31-4351810 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Organizations Mission : Be a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for families, and a strong advociate for the education and well-being of every child.

Income
$149,646
Spending
$176,361
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
2
Volunteers
16

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

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $74,560 spent. STATE AND NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS : The Annual State Convention was held April 25-26, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Several workshops and speakers were presented. The Annual National Convention was held June 25-28, 2025 virtually.
  2. $11,032 spent. MEMBER SERVICES AND ADVOCACY : The Organization provides free information via the Organizations website at ohiopta.org and via social media with Facebook. Some Board Members train delegates on current legislation that is happening at the Ohio Statehouse. Some Board Members also testify to committees at the Statehouse. Others work with groups, legislators and the Governor to have an impact on school funding and legislation involving the education of children.
  3. $10,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS : Scholarships of $ 500.00 each are awarded annually to graduating public high schools who are continuing their education at the college level.
  4. $1,434 spent. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS : Every other month the Board of Directors meet in Columbus, Ohio to inform each other of what they are doing locally and work to set and meet goals they would like to accomplish during the year. Members also serve on different committees that plan and follow through on the work of the Board. The committees are an extension of the Board of Directors and focus on a specific area.

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 January 1973.

    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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