Melrose Avenue Parent Teacher Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY; TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE SCHOOL; TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND THE COMMUNITY; AND TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THIS ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORTING TEACHERS AND STAFF THROUGH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM NEEDS. ORGANIZING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION. NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF, OR BE DISTRIBUTABLE TO, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, OR OTHER PRIVATE PERSONS, EXCEPT AS R
- Income
- $8,594
- Spending
- $1,429
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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)
- $1,429 spent. PROVIDING RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH APPROXIMATELY 120 STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PER SCHOOL YEAR AND ASSIST 20-25 TEACHERS PER YEAR.
- PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR AND CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT THAT IS SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 MONTHS+. THE PLAYGROUND IS USED EVERY SCHOOL DAY BY THE 131 ENROLLED STUDENTS.
- TEACHER APPRECIATION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DAILY SNACKS, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND GIFTS EACH DAY DURING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (05/06/24 - 05/10/2024) FOR THE 25 TEACHERS AND TEACHERS ASSISTANTS EMPLOYED BY MELROSE PRESCHOOL.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in February 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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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