South Shore PTSA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The South Shore K-8 PTSA's primary exempt purpose is to support the educational success, well-being, and development of all students at South Shore K-8 by fostering strong family engagement, advocating for student needs, and strengthening the connection between families, educators, and the school community.
- Income
- $68,125
- Spending
- $42,311
- Reserves
- 16.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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)
- $23,985 spent. Academic Enrichment Totals: The PTSA provided reimbursement funding to South Shore K-8 teachers and staff to support classroom instruction, student supplies, and academic projects. These reimbursements helped ensure that educators could purchase essential materials without using personal funds.
- $6,214 spent. Community Building Totals funded professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance instructional practices and support student learning. This included trainings, workshops, and resources aligned with South Shore K-8's academic and equity goals. supported schoolwide events designed to strengthen the South Shore K-8 community, including assemblies, celebrations, and cultural gatherings. These events fostered family engagement and helped build a welcoming, inclusive environment.
- $7,956 spent. Fundraising & Grants Totals - The Fundraising & Grants section brought in $65,764.30 and spent $7,955.84, leaving a net balance of $57,808.46 to support PTSA programs. Most income came from SESSFA, the PE Equipment Grant, and the King County Swim Grant, with smaller contributions from PE Children's and general fundraising. Spending so far has mainly supported PE and swim program needs, while SESSFA had only minimal associated fees. Several designated items, such as the SDOT Safe Routes grant and the Mr. Booker fundraiser, had no activity this period.
- $1,618 spent. day to day costs of running the PTSA , the behind the scenes items that keep the organization functioning but are not tied to specific programs or events.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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