Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School Public Parent Community Org
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Parent Community Organization brings in various enrichment to the school to support arts, enrichment, school community events, support faculty and staff with appreciation initiatives, student and staff grants to fund programs and support families in need.
- Income
- $56,612
- Spending
- $42,505
- Reserves
- 15.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 71%
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 (4)
- $15,696 spent. Arts & Enrichment School Assemblies: PCO sponsors various enrichment programs to the school for academic assemblies throughout the year. Benefits entire student body (K8) at approximately 800 students three times per year.
- $6,903 spent. Student/Community Give Back Events: PCO sponsored student/family events including student dances/socials, welcome back to school family social, student/family nights at roller rinks, bowling events and other events free of cost to students and families. Approximately 800 students plus families.
- $4,401 spent. Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week: Week long appreciation week for school faculty and staff including meals, snacks, coffee, etc. Student involvement for decorations and tokens of appreciation for faculty.
- $12,434 spent. Book fairs ($8,148) and other minor programs ($4,286)
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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