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PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc

EIN 91-1912214 · Rcho Sta Marg, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Melinda Heights Elementary School PTAs mission is to work on behalf of public schools children and families. PTA volunteers work in Melinda Heights Elementary School and the community of Rancho Santa Margarita CA to improve the education health and welfare of all children and youth. We support approximately 950 students at Melinda Heights Elementary School.

Income
$125,671
Spending
$135,124
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 82 out of 100.

  • 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

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (25)
  1. $39,000 spent. Melinda Heights Elementary School PTA funded the cost of the science program Lil Scientist for the approximately 950 students at Melinda Heights Elementary School. The school and the school district do not have the funds to cover the cost of this. $39,000 was paid to Melinda Heights Elementary School as a grant to cover the program.
  2. $18,873 spent. Melinda Heights Elementary School PTA reimburses Melinda Heights teachers for out-of-pocket expenses for items needed in the classrooms. Teachers would not be able to be reimbursed without this program and might be less likely to purchase extra items. This benefits the approximately 950 students at Melinda Heights Elementary School.
  3. $10,500 spent. Melinda Heights Elementary School PTA paid for the Lexia Reading Program for Melinda Heights Elementary School to benefit the approximately 950 students. The school and the school district do not have the funds to cover the cost of the program so the PTA paid for it.
  4. $8,359 spent. Accelerated Reader Program
  5. $66 spent. Awards Program
  6. $4,790 spent. Grant to School for Meet the Masters Art Program
  7. $353 spent. Grant to School of supplies for Meet the Masters Art Program
  8. $1,500 spent. Grant to School for Playground Equipment
  9. $6,571 spent. Grant to School for Walk Through History Program
  10. $2,996 spent. Library Books Program
  11. $336 spent. New Parent Meet and Greet Program
  12. $118 spent. Reflections Art Program
  13. $747 spent. Special Education Advocacy Program
  14. $3,086 spent. Teacher Appreciation Program
  15. $999 spent. Grant to school of Class Composer Software
  16. $891 spent. Grant to School for Roar Buttons
  17. $7,443 spent. Grant to School for Roar Initiative
  18. $5,248 spent. Grant to School for Stem Equipment
  19. $2,736 spent. Grant to School for K through 3 Programs
  20. $419 spent. Multi Cultural Fair
  21. $500 spent. Parent Education Program
  22. $2,890 spent. Playground Supplies
  23. $63 spent. Recycling Program
  24. $991 spent. Red Ribbon Week
  25. $7,776 spent. Showcase Program

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 November 1943.

    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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