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The Jackson-Reed Parent Teacher

EIN 52-1593961 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JACKSON-REED PTSO'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT JACKSON-REED HIGH SCHOOL, A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOL. THE PTSO SERVES STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND PARENTS THROUGH REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETINGS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FOCUS IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Income
$308,675
Spending
$358,226
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
24

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $263,996 spent. THE PTSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS OF JACKSON-REED HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIES IN AREAS SUCH AS THE PERFORMING ARTS, CONFERENCES, ATHLETICS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $39,025 spent. THE PTSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF JACKSON-REED HS BY PURCHASING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND FUNDING FACULTY GRANTS AND CONFERENCES.
  3. $31,554 spent. THE PTSO PROVIDES FUNDS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, CONFERENCES, CULTURAL VISITS AND EXCHANGES.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 February 1989.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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