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Illinois Congress of Parents Teachers

EIN 36-3361124 · Wilmette, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, PLACES OF WORSHIP, AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.B. TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS THAT FURTHER THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH.C. TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF HOME LIFE.D. TO ADVOCATE FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING.E. TO PROMOTE THE COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS IN THE EDUCATION OFCHILDREN AND YOUTH.F. TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN UNITED EFFORTS TO SECURE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, ANDSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

Income
$165,757
Spending
$126,851
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
56

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $23,403 spent. PTA CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT - IGNITE PROGRAM. THE IGNITE PROGRAM'S CORE FOCUS AREAS ARE TO: ENHANCE CURRICULUM-BASED LEARNING; BUILD SKILLS THAT DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS; PROMOTE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL AWARENESS.IGNITE IS MCKENZIE PTA'S FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO ENRICH THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT MCKENZIE. EACH YEAR, STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, SPEAKERS, AND PERFORMANCES THAT ENHANCE THE CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM AND BUILD SKILLS INTEGRAL TO FUTURE SUCCESS.THE VP OF ENRICHMENT WORKS WITH GRADE-LEVEL ENRICHMENT COORDINATORS AND TEACHERS TO SCHEDULE, PLAN, AND OVERSEE CURRICULUM-RELATED FIELD TRIPS AND IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PTA'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
  2. $15,840 spent. SCHOOL CLUBS.CHEETAH BOOK CLUB MEETS WEEKLY TO TEACH 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS DIFFERENT SKILLS CENTERED AROUND LITERATURE.COMEDY CLUB MEETS WEEKLY TO TEACH 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS THE BASIC SKILLS OF IMPROV COMEDY.SPANISH CLUB IS FOR 3RD-4TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO EXPLORE MORE OF THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD.
  3. $24,009 spent. TEACHER/STAFF SUPPORT FOR SUPPLIES AND ACTIVITIES

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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