Hickory Center Pto-Parent Teacher Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PTO'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL STAFF. THE PTO PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENT FAMILIES, AS WELL AS CLASSROOMS THROUGH SUPPLY NEEDS. THE PTO SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND STAFF BY PROVIDING VARIOUS GIFTS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- Income
- $45,284
- Spending
- $34,893
- Reserves
- 22.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 68%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $11,066 spent. THE PTO SPONSORS BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR VARIOUS TRIPS TAKEN BY STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
- $7,372 spent. THE PTO OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR A NOMINAL FEE.
- $5,082 spent. THE PTO REIMBURSES TEACHERS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM USE.
- $7,328 spent. THE PTO SUPPORTS ALL STAFF MEMBERS BY GIVING MONTHLY "TLC" GIFTS AS A WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING GIVEN TO THE STUDENTS. THE PTO SPONSORS A FINE ARTS WEEK TO ENCOURAGE AND SHOWCASE THE STUDENTS' WORK IN FINE ARTS. THE PTO GIVES MONEY TO SPECIALTY CLASSES, THE OFFICE, AND THE SCHOOL FOR EQUIPMENT. THE PTO ASSEMBLES THE YEARBOOK AND SELLS IT TO STUDENTS. THE PTO CREATES A DIRECTORY OF ALL MEMBERS FOR REFERENCE. IT ALSO PROVIDES FOOD FOR SPECIAL STAFF FUNCTIONS AS NEEDED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2026.
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 December 2000.
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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