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Ljes PTO Inc

EIN 80-0151820 · La Jolla, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support the education of the children at La Jolla Elementary School by fostering relationships between the school, parents and teachers.

Income
$157,630
Spending
$131,966
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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 (7)
  1. $1,373 spent. PLAYGROUND AND RUN CLUB - PURCHASED PLAYGROUND SUPPLIES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION. BENEFITED THE ENTIRE STUDENT POPULATION.
  2. $26,902 spent. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICES - PROVIDED MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION, NEWSLETTER, HOSPITALITY, HEALTH & SAFETY, FAMILY EVENTS, DIRECTORY, SAFETY PATROL, ETC.
  3. $44,053 spent. After school science and robotics program
  4. $4,023 spent. Yearbook - Facilitated the publication and distribution of the annual yearbook to students and members
  5. $31,060 spent. Pizza Wednesdays - This initiative supports the organization's mission of combating food insecurity and fostering community engagement. Revenue generated helps cover the direct costs of food acquisition and preparation, with any excess funds used to support other core mission-related programs.
  6. $7,195 spent. Sale of logo merchandise - Raises public awareness about the school and its education program. Revenue generated is used to sustain educational initiatives.
  7. $7,426 spent. Family Events - Several community family events were held to provide eductional resources directly addressing the mission of fostering community.

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? 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? 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 2008.

    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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