Waccamaw Elementary PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose to is provide financial and material support to the teachers staff and students of Waccamaw Elementary School in Conway South Carolina.
- Income
- $36,042
- Spending
- $29,429
- Reserves
- 11.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (13)
- $10,902 spent. Staff appreciation: $5000 in directed funds donated to the school for staff meals incentives. Remaining funds purchased annual staff gifts holiday treats catered lunch and dessert for staff during staff appreciation week principals dinner administrative professionals lunch and back-to-school events. Benefits approximately 150 staff.
- $6,541 spent. School T-Shirts: Offer complimentary school-branded t-shirts to teachers staff bus drivers and students. Approximately 1150 shirts were given to students staff and bus drivers for special events field trips and school spirit days at zero expense to them.
- $3,078 spent. School supplies: We acquired outdoor seating to enhance the educational experience of all 1000 students. Additionally we procured new paper cutters for the conference room to aid volunteers and staff in projects benefiting students and teachers.
- $240 spent. 5th grade clap out - the PTO provided special signage and banners for the end of year 5th grade clap out which benefits the 175 students and their families
- $709 spent. 5th grade fun day - the PTO provided Mr. Softee ice cream truck as a special treat for our approx 175 fifth graders the event teachers and staff of approx 30 people and several visiting families of the fifth graders approx 30
- $1,139 spent. 5th grade shirts - each of our approx 175 5th graders and their 15 teachers and administrators were provided with a special 5th grade graduating class shirt
- $170 spent. Back to school signage - the PTO provided special yard signage for all of our approx 1100 students and staff as a back to school surprise
- $1,942 spent. Field day treats - the PTO provided Kona Ice treat truck for field days for our child development through 4th grade students staff approx 1000 students staff and families on field days
- $746 spent. Giving Tree - the PTO chooses several staff members at random each month to receive $100 worth of classroom or departmental supplies seating learning aides art supplies etc.; this benefits approx 10 teachers staff and all 1000 students
- $400 spent. $399.60 Passport to Learning - the PTO purchases watermelons to serve all 1100 students and staff members for the school Passport to Learning day
- $166 spent. Play meal - the PTO purchased pizza for approx 50 students and staff for the drama club school play participant party;
- $2,397 spent. $2396.98 Winter Wonderland - the PTO purchases hot chocolate cups marshmallows and candy canes for this event provides entertainment including train rides and snow machines as well as a visit from Santa benefiting all 1100 students and staff
- $315 spent. School play flowers - the PTO provided flowers for approx 40 school play participants
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 2024.
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 2023.
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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