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Spring Valley Parents Club

EIN 45-1538567 · O Neals, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 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 and purpose of the Club is to organize, support and encouragestudents, parents and staff at Spring Valley Elementary within the following concentrations:a. Organize and promote family-oriented activities and fundraising events that financially benefit the school.b. Support our teachers ability to provide a quality education to our students.c. Support various educational projects or events that directly benefit our staff.d. Support various educational projects or events that directly benefit our school.e. Assist with various community projects for the benefit of other organizations that support the Clubs mission when voted on by the members.

Income
$65,474
Spending
$63,885
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (6)
  1. $21,475 spent. The Club hosted a 'Luau'. The Club sold tickets for dinner and a show held at Spring Valley Elementary School. The Principal of the school is also involved with planning,promoting, organizing, and is the Master of Ceremonies. This fundraiser take approximately 50 percent of the Clubs time to plan and organize. The Club sold tickets for $60 per person, hosted a silent auction from items donated from the community, sold refreshments, and sold desserts. This activity was 47 percent of the Clubs overall expenses for the fiscal year. All the proceeds raised from the Luau were given to the School District to build a school garden at Spring Valley Elementary. The new school garden will further our exempt purpose by providing a space for students and staff to learn with hands on education.
  2. $15,094 spent. The Club hosts is an all school Jog-a-Thon at Spring Valley Elementary, the Club organizes this alongside the Principal and staff. The Club sends a pledge sheet home to each student, tallies each students total laps, and collects the students money (allocating the money to each class). The Club gave 100 percent of money earned back to the Associated Student Body at Spring Valley Elementary School. This activity was 27 percent of our overall expenses for the fiscal year and takes approximately 20 percent of the Clubs time to plan and organize. The funds earned from this activity will further our exempt purpose by financially benefiting the school and supporting teachers with funds to provide quality education.
  3. $9,455 spent. The Club hosts a Community Fall Festival held at Spring Valley Elementary School. The Club along with the Principal and staff plan and organize this event. The Club sells tickets to be used at varies games. The games are operated by volunteer parents and staff at Spring Valley Elementary. During the Fall Festival the Club also hosts a Silent Auction. Items for the silent auction are given by businesses, parents, and community members. The Club organizes Food Vendors to be at the Fall Festival and each vendor gives the Club a percentage of sales. This activity was 10 percent of our overall expenses of the fiscal year and takes approximately 20 percent of the Clubs time to plan and organize. This furthers our exempt purpose by organizing and promoting a family-oriented event that financially benefits the Associated Student Body and Spring Valley School. A portion of the funds raised from the Fall Festival goes to the Associated Student Body at Spring Valley Elementary. The other portion of money raised is kept for the Club to use for teacher appreciation week, supplies, end of year party for students and staff, student rallies, and a family dance.
  4. $2,024 spent. SANTA/CHRISTMAS SHOP
  5. $1,118 spent. MILLION WORD READERS, END OF YEAR PARTY FOR ALL STUDENTS, MISC
  6. $1,400 spent. TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPENSES (UP TO $200 PER TEACHER)

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 April 2024.

    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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