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Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

EIN 59-0530096 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

An organization of parents and teachers at Mount Vernon Community School in support of school and student activities and programs, to help create a vibrant and enriching place to learn.

Income
$161,944
Spending
$120,205
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 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 26% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $47,794 spent. School enrichment and activities: Provided funding for field trips, in-school assemblies, supplies for teachers, materials for after-school activities, fifth grade promotion, etc. Over 900 students and 100 teachers/staff served.
  2. $37,552 spent. Community building: includes teacher appreciation meals and materials, yearbook, spirit wear, community events such as pumpkin patch, donation to city-wide PTA committee, etc. Over 900 students and 100 teachers/staff served.
  3. $23,768 spent. Health and Wellness: Services include Blessings in a Backpack to ensure food insecure students have food over the weekend, eye/dental/lice care for vulnerable students, etc. Serves 125 students weekly over entire school year for food program. Eye/dental/lice care serviced to approximately 30-40 students per year.
  4. $4,876 spent. Out-of-School Programming: provide out-of-school events celebrating science, hispanic heritage night, international night, reflections art, and black history month, including activities, food, etc. Participation at each event ranges between 200-800 children and parents.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2026.

    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 August 1985.

    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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