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Sobay PTO Inc

EIN 46-3424359 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY PTO IS A VITAL PART OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. IT IS ITHE GOAL OF THE PTO TO BRING PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STUDENTS TOGETHER. THE PTO IS A PLACE FOR EXCHANGING IDEAS, THOUGHTS, AND GOALS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR SCHOOL.INVOLVED IN OUR SCHOOL YOU'LL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, HELPING TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES. WITH MEMBERSHIPS, FUNDRAISERS & SPONSORSHIPS THE PTO CAN BEGIN TO MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CAMPUS AND THE CLASSROOMS THAT WILL EXPAND AND ENRICH THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE CHILDREN.

Income
$227,179
Spending
$199,108
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (2)
  1. $102,585 spent. THE ACT FUND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH PARENTS AND THE SCHOOL TO HELP FUND THE SALARIES FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS. TEACHER ASSISTANTS FILL AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CLASSROOM; THEY PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, ASSIST WITH CLASSROM MANAGEMENT, PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OFFER TEACHER SUPPORT IN ORDER TO BETTER INSTRUCT THE CHILDREN. THERE ARE MANY DEMANDS ON A CLASSROOM TEACHER AND HAVING AN ASSISTANT CAN HELP THE TEACHER IN MANY WAYS; BUT MOSTLY IT GIVES THE TEACHER THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSTRUCT AND SUPPORT THE CHILDREN IN SMALLER GROUPS BASED ON ACADEMIC LEVEL.
  2. $70,002 spent. THE PTO HAS CREATED AN IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE THE SCHOOL. IN THE LAST YEAR, THE PTO CONTRIBUTED SCHOOL ENHANCEMENTS THAT INCLUDE TURF EXPANSION AND REPAIRS TO THE NORTH CAMPUS BATHROOMS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2016.

    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 July 2024.

    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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