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PTA Connecticut Congress

EIN 42-1682765 · Riverside, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide funds for the students benefit to augment and enhance the existing school curriculum. Programs include Cultural Enrichment, Afters, Technolgy and Beautification, Teachers Discretionary Funds, Scholarships and Awards to Graduates, etc.

Income
$210,513
Spending
$210,590
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
117

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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, 2026, 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 (5)
  1. $66,809 spent. Arts Cultural Enrichment - Special cultural events for the students including guest speakers, trips to museums, exhibitions, symphonies, etc.
  2. $49,431 spent. Technology, Beautification Wish List - Expenditures on computers, display boards, grounds beautification and other items that have been specifically ear-marked on an as-needed basis for the benefit of the students.
  3. $24,866 spent. Teachers Discretionary Funds - Provides funds for the teachers to purchase additional classroom supplies for use by the students to enhance their learning experiences.
  4. Program Service Expenses 51,528, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Program Services - Additional program services provide opportunities for the students to expand their education. Some of the programs include exhibition productions, student publications, philanthropic oppotunities, exposure to musicians who perform at lunch, family events, student council, etc. All these programs are promoted to encourage the students in areas that are in addition to the schools core curriculum and provide depth and different life experiences for the students.
  5. Program Service Expenses 3,350, Grants and allocations 3,350, Revenue 0 Grants and Scholarships - Awards given to current graduating students and alumnae

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1955.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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