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Tahoe Lake-Rideout Parent Teacher Organization

EIN 68-0059104 · Tahoe City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the welfare of Tahoe Lake Elementary School, its students, its staff and the physical environment. To raise funds to purchase specific items, services, and fund programs which will enhance the educational experience of the students. To provided avenues of communication between parents, staff and school and district administrators. To provide parent education in areas of general interest or concern.

Income
$84,076
Spending
$73,752
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 76%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 16.2 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 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 July 31, 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)
  1. $11,240 spent. Field Trip Assistance - All grades attend field trips. PTO funds all or part of admission and transportation costs.
  2. $19,246 spent. Enrichment Programs - Provide after school enrichment programs such as Chess Club, Yearbook, Yoga, Cooking, Music, Coding and Photography to extend learning opportunities for students. Parents pay a nominal fee to help offset the cost of teacher stipends and expenses, and scholarships are available on an as needed basis. Open to all students on a bi-annual basis with average enrollment of approximately 75-85 students per session.
  3. $9,194 spent. Assemblies - PTO funds schoolwide assembly programs related to music, science, outdoor education and other subjects to compliment the curriculum.
  4. $8,491 spent. PTO Programs - opportunities for students and families to gather and interact including a back to school barbeque, parent socials and last day of school celebration.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on December 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2017.

    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 July 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 October 2024.

    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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