Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers
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What it says it does
To promote the education health and welfare of children and youth at Horizon Elementary School and to encourage parent and community involvement in the school.
- Income
- $85,770
- Spending
- $92,193
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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)
- $29,853 spent. The PTA operates an after-school enrichment program offering classes in academics arts sports and clubs taught by independent contractors. Programs run in fall winter and spring sessions for students in grades K-5 at Horizon Elementary School.
- $20,897 spent. The PTA funds school-wide assemblies Field Day and PBIS recognition activities; provides classroom grants and grade-level allotments to teachers for instructional supplies; distributes weekly Friday Folder communications to families; hosts family engagement events including Donuts With Grown Ups; and provides assistance to families in need for school-related expenses through its Helping Hands program. These programs directly benefit students and families at Horizon Elementary School.
- $15,091 spent. The PTA supports school staff through appreciation and recognition events welcome-back luncheons and staff gifts and funds maintenance of school grounds. These activities support the school environment for the benefit of enrolled students.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Caution.
Not 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 2026.
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 August 1985.
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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