PTA Ohio Congress
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 8% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 143 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and throughout the community; To raise the standards of home life; To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth; To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth; To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.
- Income
- $452,174
- Spending
- $584,966
- Spent on programs
- 8%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
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
Weak: 45 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 98% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 158% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 143 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
Weak: 43 out of 100.
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $18,394 spent. Once a year, we engage in a fundraiser with World's Finest Chocolate. Participating students take home a box of chocolate bars which includes 60 bars. Students sell the bars for $1 each and bring the $60 to the PTA. Upon turning in the $60, students may take home another box to sell, if desired. Students enjoy the friendly competition and are awarded prizes for selling a certain number of boxes. At the end of the fundraiser, the PTA awards other prizes to the top sellers.
- $919 spent. Once a year, we host a "grandparent's night" at our school. Students invite grandparents or other special mentors to attend the event. At this event, we set up easy games such as spin the wheel and ring toss. Guests give $1 to take a turn, and children win prizes. We also have themed baskets on display and guests can purchase raffle tickets to try to win their favorite one. Lastly, there are displays for artwork and book fair so that grandparents can purchase something for their student if desired.
- Once a year, our students sell mums to family and friends. Our PTA gets a portion of the proceeds.
- $29,805 spent. Spring flower sale, school dances, restaurant rewards, painting event, breakfast event
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 January 1973.
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 November 4, 2026.
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