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Double Peak Parent Teacher Organization

EIN 47-3651152 · San Marcos, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE DOUBLE PEAK PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION DPS PTO IS TO HELP FOSTER AND ENRICH THE EDUCATION OF DOUBLE PEAK SCHOOL DPS STUDENTS. THE PURPOSE WILL BE FACILITATED BY SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP BUILD A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, CHILDREN, TEACHERS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE DPS PTO SHALL ENDEAVOR TO: PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL FACILITATE PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY,AND FAMILIES STIMULATE A DEEP-ROOTED INTEREST IN EDUCATION IN STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY GENERATE FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE SCHOOL ENCOURAGE CHARACTER, SPIRIT, AND COMMITMENT TO DPS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND RAISE SOCIAL AWARENESS AMONG THE LEARNING COMMUNITY OF DPS.

Income
$181,716
Spending
$190,509
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 July 31, 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 (4)
  1. $135,135 spent. Innovation Program TOSA Support
  2. $34,311 spent. Family DanceTeacher/Staff Appreciation SuppliesSCHOLASTIC NEWSLETTER8TH GRADE PROMOTIONWINTER WONDERLANDINNOVATION/MAKER SPACE SUPPLIESMOVIE NIGHTSADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTSOFTWARE SUPPORT-ISCHOOLRIDEMOTHER SON EVENTMULTI-CULTURAL NIGHTMATH SUPPLIESART SUPPLIESSCIENCE SUPPORTPRIZES FROM ADMIN.WINTER STORYBOOKLEADER IN ME PROGRAM SUPPORTEVENT SUPPLIES-GENERALCOUNSELING DEPARTMENT SUPPORTPROMOTION EVENTSFUND THE SUNS - TEACHER REWARDSCOVID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSSCHOOL CALENDARS
  3. $9,450 spent. Art Program TOSA Support
  4. $5,160 spent. APEX Teacher Fund Rewards

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 November 6, 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 July 2025.

    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 June 2016.

    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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