Bowen Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Bowen Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (Bowen PTO) is a volunteer, parent-run, non-profit organization committed to enhancing the education of our children directly and by supporting the teachers and principal to provide an optimal educational experience for all students. Our mission is to bridge the gap between school and home, between city funds and individual needs. We seek to keep parents connected and informed, give families a collective voice with the principal and school, and foster a vibrant and engaging community at The Bowen Elementary School.
- Income
- $37,759
- Spending
- $41,336
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 60%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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 August 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 (4)
- Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28 - First Accomplishment Classroom Support: Grants provided to elementary school teachers to supplement the school district and teachers expenditures for general classroom supplies across all full time teachers and classroom specialists such as Library, Math, and Art specialists. Benefits every classroom.
- $14,382 spent. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 29 - Second Accomplishment Creative Arts and Sciences Program: Implements curriculum related enrichment programs in city elementary schools. Programs enhance Art, English, language arts, history, cultural, social sciences, music, physical education, and the sciences curricula. Benefits all students.
- $2,453 spent. Library was fully funded, receiving $2,453 in direct support of restocking library materials.
- Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 - All Other Accomplishments
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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? 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 August 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 July 2004.
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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