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Robert S Hyer School Parent-Teacher Association

EIN 75-0808796 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED FOR THE BENEVOLENT PURPOSE OF BRINGING THE PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN, CONNECTED WITH THE ROBERT S. HYER SCHOOL, INTO CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER SO THAT THEY MAY COOPERATE MORE INTELLIGENTLY IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN; AND TO THAT END IT MAY SPONSOR MEETINGS BETWEEN PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN; SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES, LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENT DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, MORAL AND SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF CHILDREN, PARENTS AND TEACHERS; AND FURNISH BOOKS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, FOOD. CLOTHING, MONEY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE LOOKING AFTER THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
490

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND I..T. PURCHASES, YEARBOOKS, DIRECTORIES, ETC., GRADE LEVEL ACTIVITIES, HOSPITALITY, SPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL SUPPLY ASSISTANCE, AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $474,963 spent. OPERATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
  3. $1,452 spent. HYER PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATION ("HPA") IS AN ORGANIZATION OF FAMILIIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN - INFANTS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN - WHO LIVE IN THE ROBERT S. HYER DISTRICT OF THE HIGHLAND PARK ISD. HPA SUPPORTS THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AD EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS, PLAYGROUPS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR HYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 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 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 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 1950.

    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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