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South Academy of International Languages Ptso

EIN 81-1630184 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAIL PTSO THE PTSO STRIVES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL BY ASSISTING IN SERVICE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNICATION TO BENEFIT PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS.

Income
$186,316
Spending
$199,805
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (5)
  1. EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT: SAIL PTSO SUPPORTS SOUTH ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES BY PROVIDING MATERIALS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THE ART, ATHLETIC, BAND, DRAMA, LITERACY, MUSIC, AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS AT THE SCHOOL. EACH OF THE 1,400 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS SUPPORT.
  2. COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: SAIL PTSO SUPPORTS SOUTH ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES BY FACILITATING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY. EACH OF OUR 130 TEACHERS AND 1,400 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS SUPPORT.
  3. CULTURAL EDUCATION: SAIL PTSO SUPPORTS SOUTH ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EACH OF THE FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS OF THE SCHOOL TO FACILITATE VARIOUS NEEDS OF EACH LANGUAGE LEARNING GROUP. EACH OF OUR 130 TEACHERS AND 1,400 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS SUPPORT.
  4. $199,805 spent. SAIL PTSO THE PTSO STRIVES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL BY ASSISTING IN SERVICE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNICATION TO BENEFIT PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS.
  5. SAIL PTSO THE PTSO STRIVES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL BY ASSISTING IN SERVICE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNICATION TO BENEFIT PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS.

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 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 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 April 2016.

    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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