Zeh PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Zeh PTO is to promote the relationship between home and school in order to enhance the education and social environment at the Marion E. Zeh Elementary School. The organization shall endeavor to achieve this as follows: serving as a communication vehicle for and among parents, staff, and administrators; organizing informational and social programs for parents and teachers; providing cultural and educational enrichment programs for students, and generating the necessary funds to support the above activities.
- Income
- $35,459
- Spending
- $47,933
- Reserves
- 7.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 80%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 June 30, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (4)
- $13,467 spent. Drama Club - provided funds to support the Drama Club, with the largest expenditure relating to a new stage curtain. Remaining funds were for other miscellaneous related items including music licensing, supplies, and costumes.
- $7,966 spent. Funds utilized to repair playground equipment.
- $6,485 spent. Field Trips - provided the funds to pay for all field trips for the school in FY24. The cost included admission and bus fees. Field trips included Southwick's Zoo, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Ecotarium, Aquarium, and Boston Tea Party Tour.
- $19,424 spent. Grants awarded to provide funds for various enrichment programs, academic purposes, and classroom grants. Examples include High Touch High Tech hands-on science program, author visits, supplies for field day, a performance from an educational band, graduation expenses, student orientation, various student aid/supplies, and staff appreciation activities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 April 2017.
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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