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Horn Academy PTO

EIN 90-0066615 · Bellaire, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF HORN ACADEMY PTO IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT HORN ACADEMY BY FUNDRAISING AND ORGANIZING SCHOOL AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL AND ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNICATIONS AND GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATION, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$414,173
Spending
$514,341
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
80

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (4)
  1. $394,315 spent. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM - THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND PURCHASES ITEMS FOR ALL CLASSROOMS TO SUPPLEMENT TEACHERS' ABILITY TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS WITH SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALSO FUNDS SUBSCRIPTIONS TO EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR READING AND MATH. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS ALL STUDENTS (APPROX 750).
  2. $23,195 spent. STUDENT INCENTIVES & PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES GIFTS/REWARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUCH AS ADVANCED READER PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PAYS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS UIL COMPETITIONS. ALSO PAY FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE REWARD FOR STUDENTS.
  3. $46,390 spent. TEACHER APPRECIATION - THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS BREAKFASTS/LUNCHES, AND PURCHASES SMALL GIFTS FOR THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AT THE SCHOOL. THESE EVENTS SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS WITH OUR CHILDREN, AND BUILD MORALE WITHIN THE SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS ALL STAFF (APPROX 75). THIS INCLUDES REGISTRATION COST OF GT/STEM/DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF.ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PERFORMED TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATIONS AND GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PARENTS, TEACHERS, THE ADMINISTRATION, AND THE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, PROVIDING SUPPLIES TO CLASSROOMS, HOSPITALITY AND OUTREACH EVENTS. THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES GENERATED BY THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 750 STUDENTS AND 75 TEACHERS.
  4. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PERFORMED TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATIONS AND GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PARENTS, TEACHERS, THE ADMINISTRATION, AND THE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, PROVIDING SUPPLIES TO CLASSROOMS, HOSPITALITY AND OUTREACH EVENTS. THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES GENERATED BY THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 830 STUDENTS AND 75 TEACHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 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 June 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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