Scotts Valley High School Parent Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the SVHS Parent Club is to fund implement and support programs events and services to enhance the quality of education well-being and sense of community of students while supporting teachers and staff.
- Income
- $134,611
- Spending
- $97,173
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% 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 (3)
- $42,429 spent. 25th Anniversary Celebration: Scotts Valley High School Parent Club led a team of SVHS students employees parents athletic supporters and district administrators to implement a year-long celebration of the schools 25th anniversary including an expanded Homecoming celebration with nearly 1000 attendees gala for 85 attendees and student festival for 590 students. Input was sought from alumni and community members about how to celebrate the schools founding. We created a SVHS 25th anniversary website detailing the history of the high school. Homecoming included a live band as well as a photo booth and alumni photo on the field. We raised funds for three gazebos new library furniture student emergency funds wellness activities campus speakers and a new scholarship for SVHS students. A spring student carnival took place which included lawn games giant inflatables carnival games and refreshments.
- $43,942 spent. Student Activities: Scotts Valley High School Parent Club organized a number of student events to engage students and build community. We offered monthly career workshops during lunch where a parent presented on their career path and answered questions for the students. Lunch was provided to the students and the average student attendance was 17. We supported state-wide testing for 153 junior students by offering breakfast and decorating the Student Union to help lessen the anxiety around test taking and encourage students to not opt-out. During finals in December and May we provided snacks for 590 students to help fuel their success on their exams. We participated in the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and ordered medals and certificates for more than 45 students who met the requirements for the award. We also provided grants for approximately 25 students with financial need to attend prom as well as purchase a yearbook. Posted Senior Banners on Scotts Valley Drive.
- $9,599 spent. Academics & Teacher Support: Scotts Valley High School Parent Club provided an allocation to seven academic departments at the high school including foreign languages PE science English humanities math and the arts. These funds were used to purchase needed supplies and lab equipment. We also provided funding for the library to purchase new materials including books and DVDs. This is the only allocation the library has to purchase new materials for 590 students. SVHS Parent Club funded Art Night where more than 50 students get to present their works of art to their families and the community. And SVHS Parent Club provided up to 200 to approximately 36 teachers for needed classroom supplies including paper printer ink pens pencils posters and lab supplies.
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 2000.
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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