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Ludlow-Taylor PTO

EIN 47-5568358 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support teachers and students at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School, a District of Columbia Public School in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Income
$243,861
Spending
$233,718
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 (10)
  1. $23,350 spent. Teacher support. The PTO finances supplies and events to support teachers and their classrooms. The list includes things such as classroom supplies, professional development programs, field trips, and teacher appreciation activities.
  2. $45,522 spent. School-wide support. The PTO finances equipment, supplies, programs and community events that benefit the entire school. The list includes items such as library books, playground and garden care, P.E. equipment, Literacy and International Nights, and custodial supplies.
  3. $19,209 spent. Aftercare program. The PTO purchases supplies and provides subsidies for the school aftercare program.
  4. $25,615 spent. Field Trips. The PTO funds several field trip expenses for tickets and transportation for all classrooms in all eight grades.
  5. $18,719 spent. Academic Support. The PTO provides supplies and materials to supplement reading and math curricula.
  6. $16,854 spent. Community Events. The PTO pays for several school related community events throughout the year like potlucks, trivia nights, and holiday celebrations.
  7. $12,801 spent. Teacher Appreciation. The PTO conducts Teacher Appreciation activities throughout the year including welcome week and milestone celebrations.
  8. $9,881 spent. Early Childhood. The PTO funds supplies and activities for the Early Childhood Education program.
  9. $8,224 spent. PTO meetings and supplies. The PTO encourages family attendance at PTO meetings by providing food and paying for childcare expenses. The PTO also pays subscription fees, and purchases school calendars and posters.
  10. $7,482 spent. School Spirit. The PTO conducts several activities to increase school spirit like pep rallies and apparel.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 December 2015.

    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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