Blanche Ames Elementary School PTA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization is organized and operated for the charitable and educational purposes of: 1. Providing additional educational activities programs materials and equipment for the children and staff in preschool through grade two. 2. Providing a forum for the exchange of information including ideas developments plans and challenges relative to the school preschool through grade two. 3. The purposes of Blanche Ames Elementary School PTA in common with those of National PTA and Massachusetts PTA are: a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home school places of worship and throughout the community. b. To raise the standards of home life. c. To advocate for laws that further the education physical and mental health welfare and safety of children and youth. d. To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth. e. To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical mental emotional spiritual,
- Income
- $65,084
- Spending
- $31,406
- Reserves
- 22 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 88%
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 (3)
- $3,145 spent. The Wizards game was part the schools large fundraiser for the year. It was a ticketed basketball game that went with the WizFit challenge. The money from this fundraiser went towards Enrichments Field Trips Bingo nights and all the other fun activities the PTA puts together.
- $1,779 spent. The Wiz Fit Challenge was the schools large fundraiser for the year. Families donated in order to earn prizes and participate. Expenses prizes were minimal compared to the revenue accumulated. The money from this fundraiser went towards Enrichments Field Trips Bingo nights and all the other fun activities the PTA puts together.
- Square1 Art was a fundraiser where the families would order their childs artwork on various merchandise and the school would get a percentage of the profit. There were no expenses associated with this program.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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