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M Norcross Stratton School PTO

EIN 41-2209181 · Arlington, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE STRATTON PTO IS TO ENRICH THE EDUCATION AND BROADEN THE HORIZONS OF ALL STUDENTS AT THE M. NORCROSS STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Income
$95,192
Spending
$72,240
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 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 24% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 August 31, 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 (8)
  1. $19,585 spent. ENRICHMENT - SUPPLEMENTING THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM WITH OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS, ON-SITE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING AUTHOR VISITS / CULTURAL EVENTS
  2. $12,799 spent. 5TH GRADE REG
  3. $11,760 spent. SCHOOL SUPPLIES
  4. $10,596 spent. FACULTY SUPPORT - PRIMARILY POVIDING THE FACULTY AND STAFF GRANTS TO PURCHASE NECESSARY SUPPLIES.
  5. $7,224 spent. COMMUNITY - BUILDING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS LIKE A SOCIAL, HALLOWEEN PARTY, SCIENCE FAIR, ETC.
  6. $2,452 spent. TEACHER APPRECIATION - BEING INTENTIONAL ABOUT APPRECIATING THE TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH A FOCUS ON MAY AS TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH
  7. $1,626 spent. CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT - ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY, STAY SHARP PROGRAM, AND PROVIDING THE TEACHERS SPECIFIC TEACHING AIDS.
  8. $215 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN THINGS LIKE ENSURING ALL KIDS HAVE WARM CLOTHES TO GO OUTSIDE DURING WINTER RECESS

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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