Gold River Discovery Center PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE GOLD RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)IS TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE PARENTS, TEACHERS, ANDSTUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND WELL-BEING OF ALL STUDENTS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO:SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: PARTNERING WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF TO PROVIDERESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ANDSUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS.ENCOURAGING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: PROMOTING ACTIVE AND MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT OFPARENTS AND GUARDIANS IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION THROUGH VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, AND OPEN COMMUNICATION.BUILDING A STRONG SCHOOL COMMUNITY: CREATING A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERETHAT STRENGTHENS THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND THE BROADERCOMMUNITY.ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS NEEDS: REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS TOENSURE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING SCHOOLEXPERIENCE.FOSTERING LIFELONG L
- Income
- $147,617
- Spending
- $186,351
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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, 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 (3)
- $72,917 spent. CLASSROOM CURRICULUM & EDUCATION SUPPORTTHE GOLD RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER PTO IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCE OF ALL THEIR STUDENTS THROUGH TARGETED SUPPORT OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUMAND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THEY ACHIEVE THEIR PURPOSE BY: PROVIDING CURRICULUMRESOURCES, ORGANIZING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, SUPPORTING TEACHER DEVELOPMENT,FACILITATING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND ENHANCINGCLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE PTO ENSURES THAT THE STUDENTS RECEIVE A WELL-ROUNDED AND ENRICHED EDUCATION THAT PREPARES THEM FOR FUTUREACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS.
- $12,713 spent. Education Support:School AssembliesSchool assemblies were designed to enrich the educational experience and promote student engagement. Assemblies included presentations by guest speakers, educational performers, and community organizations that supported academic subjects, social-emotional learning, cultural awareness, and character development. These programs provided opportunities for students to learn in an interactive and dynamic environment, complementing classroom instruction and fostering a sense of community within the school. Assemblies provided access to diverse topics and experiences that might not otherwise be available during the regular school day.
- $19,090 spent. MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSTHE GOLD RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER PTO IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE MIDDLE SCHOOLEXPERIENCE THROUGH DEDICATED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIQUENEEDS OF STUDENTS IN THIS TRANSITIONAL STAGE. WE ACHIEVE OUR PURPOSE BY:SUPPORTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT,ENCOURAGING EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT, FACILITATING CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS,ENHANCING STUDENT LEADERSHIP, CREATING A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT ANDENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS, CAMP FUNDS, CLUBS AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SPORTS, YEARBOOK PARTIES ANDSTUDENT/STAFF APPRECIATION.BY FOCUSING ON THESE KEY AREAS, THE PTO ENSURES THAT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSRECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THAT PREPARES THEM FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PERSONALGROWTH, SETTING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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