Hutchinson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support and enhance the educational experience of Hutchinson's 300+ students by fostering a strong partnership among parents, staff, and the community. This includes 1) ORGANIZING EVENTS to build community (spring fling, family fun night, literacy nights, etc); 2) COORDINATING VOLUNTEERS to support our 14 classrooms, library/STEAM, art, music, PE teachers, environmental club, field trips, etc; 3) ADVOCATING for students' needs and providing a platform for parents to engage with school activities and decisions (9 meetings/year, open to all parents/staff); 4) FUNDRAISING through our fun run, 9 restaurant nights/year, and shopping rewards programs. Funds support community events, building improvements, guest speakers, educational resources, such as technology, books, STEAM materials, classroom supplies, playground improvements, etc.
- Income
- $85,211
- Spending
- $131,699
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 April 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 (8)
- $40,848 spent. Classroom and Staff Support: We encourage our ~50 staff members (14 classroom teachers, library/STEAM, art, music, and PE teachers, as wall as support staff), to submit funding requests to the PTO. This year we funded bounce houses for field day, books, general supplies for classrooms, materials for specific lesson plans, paraprofessional, laminator, technology, Leader in Me renewal
- $5,156 spent. Spring Fling: Families of our 300+ students and all staff members are invited to attend this fun community event that offers free food (grilled by volunteer dads), homemade carnival games with prizes, face painting, balloon animals, sweet stroll, photo booth, magic show (all supported by parent and high school student volunteers).
- $63,430 spent. Building and Property Improvements: Murals painted in the hall and library, Digital Marquee, Shade Structure, Refrigerator for staff lounge
- $2,079 spent. Community Building and Events: T-shirts purchased for all in-coming kindergarteners (~50 students); Parent breakfast for First Day of School (600+ parents invited); Dinners for Family Fun Night and Curriculum/Literacy Nights (300+ students and their families invited to attend each event); Dinner for Room Parent Volunteers (~30 parents); Modest gifts for caregivers during school functions; Refreshments for Kinder Info Night and various parent meetings; Prizes for classroom challenges
- $3,776 spent. Staff Appreciation: Meals (back-to-school, conferences, non-contact days) and small tokens of appreciation throughout the year (personalized cups, coffee cart, candy, flowers, cards, yard signs) for our ~50 staff members.
- $9,079 spent. Fun Run: Prizes for students, teachers, and classes for reaching various participation and fundraising goals; Run course supplies and decorations.
- $1,000 spent. Fifth Grade Continuation Celebration: Decorations and pizza/refreshments for ~50 Fifth Graders and their families.
- $6,331 spent. General and Administrative: Supplies, Communication app, Shed and bins for storage
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 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 November 6, 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 April 2025.
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 December 1976.
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 November 4, 2026.
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