Bes PTO Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to encourage parents and local community to donate time and finances to assist with activities, functions, and services at Buckner Elementary School; provide financial assistance where needs are identified within the school; foster positive community; and support the mission and vision of the school and district.
- Income
- $125,000
- Spending
- $64,622
- Reserves
- 26.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
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 (6)
- $18,205 spent. The largest amount of our funding was spent on educational materials and program support for the over 650 students at Buckner Elementary School. Some examples include the purchase of Handwriting Workbooks, grade level special projects, and much is spent directly on classroom supplies. The entire 5th grade was sent to Jr Achievement Biz Town. Additional funds were spent for Red Ribbon Week, General Assemblies, and miscellaneous program support.
- $6,859 spent. We made a purchase of new industrial refrigerator, upright freezer, and 2 microwaves for staff and PTO volunteer use.
- $6,734 spent. The next largest amount was spent on other community building efforts within the school and a bit of outreach to the greater community. $1000 was distributed to the Oldham County Community Scholarship program, benefiting 2 recipients that were past Buckner Elementary School students. We provided school theme t-shirts for all students and staff. Funds were also given to administration for "Staff Hospitality" as they host district visitors.
- $12,730 spent. The next largest amount was spent in direct provision of social type events at Buckner Elementary School for the purposes of community building, enrichment, and cultivation of a positive learning environment, benefiting the over 650 students, nearly 100 staff, and all associated family members. This included a Back to School Event for all, the annual Fall Dance/Social ("Buckner Bash"), a schoolwide Skating Party, a Donuts with Santa event for all students, staff and family. And finally we funded the school's annual talent show.
- $5,344 spent. The next largest amount was spent toward recognition, celebration, and/or appreciation of key groups at Buckner Elementary School. This included Staff Appreciation events to recognize the efforts of over 100 staff members. This also included 5th Grade recognition activities, celebrating the students finishing BES and moving on to middle school. We also provided incentives to all students who completed the public library's summer reading program as well as awards to recognize key students in school-wide "huddles."
- $16,126 spent. Other funds were spent in other fundraising efforts and miscellaneous programs.
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 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 June 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 September 2020.
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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