Brier Elementary Parent Teacher Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary exempt purpose of our organization is to promote an enriched academic and social environment for all children, staff, and individuals within the Brier Elementary community. We are committed to ensuring that education is accessible to all children within the community, regardless of their background, socioeconomic status, or abilities. We strive to prepare students for future educational opportunities and responsible citizenship, ensuring that all children have access to the resources and support necessary for their success.
- Income
- $67,272
- Spending
- $52,945
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (2)
- $30,363 spent. Brier Elementary has about 400 students that attend the school. Our PTA promotes and supports various family engagement and student programs. We promote reading throughout the year by purchasing books for library through a regular grant we provide as well as hosting a bookfair. Throughout the year we created a sense of community by hosting movie nights, having a Family Literacy Night and offering popcorn days. Special programs also made possibly by our PTA are Art in Action, Unicycle Club, Move 55, Garden Club, and Bobcat Cave. This year we also provided a new performing arts program that allowed students to perform a musical through a theater production company.
- $9,020 spent. We enrich student educational curriculum throughout the year by providing funding to teachers and specialists. Each teacher/specialist is provided a $300 classroom grant with documentation showing how the funds were spent. Additional grants are also provided and approved by the PTA based on a grant application process. Field trip scholarships are also provided for students in need.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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