Creekside PTO Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of Creekside PTO, Inc. ("PTO") is to improve the welfare and education of the students attending Creekside Charter School ("Creekside"), a California public charter school, 1961 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, California.In particular, the PTO:A. Provides funds that are not available for education in subjects that are deemed appropriate by the PTO.B. Provides funds for educational equipment, materials, supplies, and related items that will assist in the students' education and learning.C. Encourages a closer and more effective relationship between the students, parents, teachers and staff of Creekside.D. Informs parents of the issues, programs and activities of Creekside.E. Coordinates and assists with special projects at Creekside which are deemed to improve the qualtiy of the student's education.F. The PTO may make suggestions to the administration concerning activties of the school, if such suggestions are made toward the betterment of conditions for all concerned (i.e.,
- Income
- $131,816
- Spending
- $76,675
- Reserves
- 36.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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 (4)
- $38,219 spent. Creekside PTO sponsored pizza Thursdays where all students could enjoy pizza for lunch once a week. The pizzas were provided at a discount by a local restaurant and any net profit from the arrangement benefitted the Creekside PTO general fund.
- $14,599 spent. The PTO provides funds for independently contracted teachers (Forms 1099-NEC issued) to supplement the education of Creekside students, including instruction in Spanish, arts & crafts, science projects, workshops, assemblies and camps for developing important life skills, communication and speaking skills, self-esteem and social awareness.
- $32,397 spent. The Enrichment program at Creekside benefits all students, and provides for a wide variety of activities on Friday in lieu of classroom instruction. This includes field trips, sporting activities, independent study and other educational activities. This includes use of the Truckee Donner Recreation Center facilities.
- $14,599 spent. Field trips were taken by students on overnight camping trips.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? 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 February 2004.
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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