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PTA Mississippi Congress

EIN 72-1554021 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 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 children and youth in home, school, and community; to raise the standards of home life; and to advocate for the education, health, and safety of all children through collaboration among families, educators, and the public.

Income
$40,616
Spending
$55,180
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 98%

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

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 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 36% of income.

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)
  1. $31,483 spent. STEAM Lab Project and School Enhancements - Furnished and equipped a new STEAM Lab to expand hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. School enhancements included installation of classroom water-filtration systems through Clean Water MS and related a facility improvement benefiting all students. Approximately 400 students.
  2. $8,871 spent. Student Events and Enrichment Activities - Sponsored Fall Festival, Spring Field Day, Sneaker Ball, and student award programs to promote school spirit e.g. field day shirts and recognition e.g. signage celebrated student achievement. Approximately 400 students, 60 staff, and parents.
  3. $7,826 spent. Hosted staff appreciation events, providing meals, recognition tokens, and school décor to honor educators and staff throughout the year. Approx 60 educators serving 400 students.
  4. $3,314 spent. Provided mini-grants and professional development funds to teachers and purchased curriculum supplements and classroom materials to enhance instruction and student learning opportunities. Approx 60 educators.

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

  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 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 1952.

    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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