Sinclair Elementary PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Schedule OInstitute and sustain a close relationship between the parents, teachers, and students of Sinclair Elementary School by fostering opportunities within the home, school, and community. The PTO aids teachers in the classroom, raises funds for educational materials and experiences, advocates for school and family social interaction, and provides an unbiased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. It is our belief that the team effort of a parent teacher organization offers the best possible learning environment for our children.
- Income
- $483,794
- Spending
- $305,240
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 13.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 140
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 46% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2528 of 28 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $244,647 spent. See Schedule OThe student support program provides enrichment programs and activities for over 750 students at Sinclair Elementary. The program funds initiatives such as the Garden Program, Writers in the Schools, a book fair, cultural arts activities, an annual field day, and Rodeo Day. Additionally, the student support program ensures equitable access to off-campus learning by funding transportation for two field trips per year for all grade levels. The teacher and staff support program provides support for teachers and staff beyond what is covered in the school budget. This includes supplemental classroom supplies and instructional materials, periodic meals for teachers and staff, snacks for the teacher and staff lounge, and appreciation activities to thank teachers and staff throughout the school year. The community outreach program strengthens the partnership between the school and the Timbergrove community by hosting events that engage hundreds of families and local stakeholders, overseeing the PTO website, and hosting movie nights and dances. This program also facilitates campus beautification projects, including landscaping and outdoor maintenance, in an effort to provide a safe, welcoming, and inspiring physical environment and playground that serves as a focal point for neighborhood engagement and student pride.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.
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 December 2022.
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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