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Lapel Elementary PTO

EIN 83-1267830 · Lapel, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The PTO supports the Lapel Elementary and Middle School's vision and serves to enhance the educational and social environment of the school through effective activities and communications designed to support academic and financial goals. The PTO shares the mission of Lapel Elementary and Middle School to meet the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of all students. The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Lapel Elementary and Middle School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to improve the environment at Lapel Elementary and Middle School through volunteer and financial support.

Income
$44,123
Spending
$53,688
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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)
  1. $14,389 spent. Foster excitement and involvement through provision of community and school events. Provided and/or contributed to events for students, families, and the community including Boys' Night Out, Girls' Night Dance, bounce house party, and community festivals. Provided free on-site childcare for monthly PTO meetings to remove barriers that otherwise may impede parents' ability to participate in parent/teacher organization planning.
  2. $16,814 spent. The organization's program service expenses were incurred to further its exempt purpose of supporting the educational experience of students at Lapel elementary and middle school. Funds were used to purchase classroom and curricular materials, instructional resources, and other educational supplies in response to requests from teachers and school administration. These expenditures directly benefited students and supported school programs that enhance the educational environment and the school community.
  3. $15,914 spent. The organization incurred program service expenses to recognize and support teachers and school staff as part of its exempt purpose of enhancing the educational environment. Expenditures included appreciation activities, meals, and modest tokens of recognition intended to promote staff morale, retention, and engagement. These activities supported the school community by fostering a positive and effective learning environment for students.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 July 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 October 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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