Midway Elementary School PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support and enhance the educational experience of students at Midway Elementary by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers, organizing community-building events, and providing financial support to the school in the form of grants for equipment, technology, supplies, and student recognition.
- Income
- $100,277
- Spending
- $103,408
- Reserves
- 18.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 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 (3)
- $68,390 spent. Funded the purchase and installation of new playground equipment on the school grounds at Midway Elementary, including a climbing structure, swing sets, and Gaga ball pits. This project promotes outdoor play, physical activity, and social engagement for the schools approximately 1,000 enrolled students during daily recess and school events.
- $5,345 spent. Provided teacher support grants and teacher appreciation initiatives to approximately 120 staff members at Midway Elementary. This included funding for classroom supplies, welcome-back breakfasts, and tokens of appreciation to foster a positive teaching environment and support educational success.
- $1,055 spent. Funded ELM award plaques as part of Midway Elementarys participation in the Leader in Me program, recognizing student leadership, responsibility, and personal growth. Approximately 1,000 students were eligible throughout the year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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