Peotone PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the education of children Pre-K through grade 8 of Peotone CUSD 207-U by: 1. Encouraging communication and supporting relationships between parents, teachers, and administration. 2. Providing financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget. 3. Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of IRC section 501(c)(3). The sole charitable purpose of the corporation will be supporting the 207-U Peotone Elementary through junior high level public schools through volunteering and fundraising.
- Income
- $30,928
- Spending
- $33,400
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 88%
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
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, 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 (3)
- $14,217 spent. We allow principals and any certified teaching staff to submit special requests throughout the year. We review each request as a PTO and some examples of our purchases are t-shirts for students, enrichment items/materials used in a classroom, activities for classroom parties and field trips. These requests benefit teachers and students at the 4 schools that house PreK to 8th grade
- $4,630 spent. We host an annual teacher appreciation week each May for the PreK to 8th grade teachers and building staff (approx 180 staff members). This is an important event as we use our funds to provide staff with treats and items through a themed week of celebrations. This is impactful to the overall culture of our school buildings and to help retain and attract teachers to our small district.
- $4,041 spent. We offer stipends to all teaching staff that they can request reimbursement for. These items must be for classroom or student-use and the teacher needs to explain the need/benefit of said items. Maximum reimbursement amount is $100 per year and teachers must provide proper documentation of purchases that we are reimbursing. In 2024-2025 school year, we had 43 teachers request full or partial stipend reimbursement.
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
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 2025.
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 November 2014.
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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