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Dixon Elementary School PTO Inc

EIN 39-1973704 · Brookfield, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE DIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) IS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK OF COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT AMONG THE SCHOOL'S PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STAFF THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AMONG THE DIXON POPULATION. RECENT EXAMPLES OF SUCH EFFORTS INCLUDE: SPONSORING THEMATIC PROGRAMS FOR STAFF THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL SPONSORING OF EMPTY SOUP BOWLS (SCHOOL WIDE EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER) SPONSORSHIP OF DIXON'S INNOVATIVE GARDEN PURCHASE OF GAMES AND EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENT USE IN MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS ANNUAL GOALS ARE DETERMINED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR. FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ARE USED TO HELP MEET THESE GOALS, AS WELL AS NEEDS THAT ARISE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Income
$82,535
Spending
$62,590
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $59,747 spent. SUPPORT FOR DIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION TO SPONSORING GRADE LEVEL FIELDTRIPS AND A MATH NIGHT FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS.

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? 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.

  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 March 2000.

    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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