Cedar Wood Elementary PTA 733
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support the education, health, and welfare of all children and youth.
- Income
- $65,367
- Spending
- $79,829
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% 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 (3)
- $17,036 spent. Elementary & Secondary Education, General/Other: Student Support/Enrichment/Education - We enriched student educational curriculum throughout the year by providing Grade Level Support and Specialist Support by providing funding spent by teachers and specialists.
- $50,800 spent. Elementary & Secondary Education, General/Other: Family Engagement/Student Programs - We promote reading throughout the year by purchasing books for our library, hosting book fairs (1 Fall and 2 Spring), plus awarding 2 special grants: RAZ Kids (online reading tool), and a stock of diverse reading books for classrooms & our school library. The Friendship Directory is available to all parents to provide a tool to promote engagement and interaction. We increased morale and a sense of community while promoting involvement among students by producing a Trunk or Treat event in the fall, a Movie Night, a Bingo Night, a Glow Dance, and popcorn Fridays. We promote and enhance critical thinking skills and STEAM studies throughout the year by providing an Art Docent program, Chess program, Robotics Club for 4th and 5th grade students, & PAWS (wildlife) program. Enrich student experiences, promote educational ideas, and provide recreation throughout the year with programs like Reflections, Aquasox Reading Program, Assemblies, and After School classes (Lego, Coding, Chess). We encourage physical activity by offering Running Club to all students. The Watch D.O.G.S. program promotes the involvement of fathers and father figures during the school day. The Sea Pups program communicates information to incoming Kindergarten families and creates family involvement. The Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, Celebration & Dodgeball game occurs in the spring, and is an opportunity for 5th Graders to celebrate moving up to middle school and their accomplishments with their families. (700 students)
- $821 spent. Elementary & Secondary Education, General/Other: Community Outreach and Volunteer Recognition Community Outreach includes a Food Drive in November and Toy Drive in December. Community Support provides funding for local programs such as the Everett School District Shoe Fund. The Scholarship program provides funding to Fifth Grade camp for students who could not otherwise afford to participate. Additional scholarship funding supports need-based educational expenses throughout the year. Staff Appreciation ensures recognition of our teachers through celebration during Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year. The Golden Acorn Awards recognize outstanding volunteer achievement at a special dinner and award ceremony in the Spring. (1 Community) _
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 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 September 1992.
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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