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Vallemar Parent Teacher Organization

EIN 94-2800093 · Pacifica, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE VALLEMAR SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND WELLBEING OF VALLEMAR STUDENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES, AND RAISING MONEY TO ENHANCE THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.WE ARE FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL BY FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND ENCOURAGING PRODUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT AMONGST PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$237,539
Spending
$191,163
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $113,860 spent. ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS RAISING MONEY TO ENHANCE THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WITH CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & RESOURCES. TEACHERS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & TEACHER SUPPLY FUNDS. STUDENTS RECEIVE PROGRAMMING SUCH AS K-8 ARTS, K-5 PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS, LEGARZA SPORTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION, POSITIVE CLIMATE & UNITY DAY ASSEMBLIES, WALK THROUGH CALIFORNIA, FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS, ETC.
  2. $67,673 spent. STRENGTHENING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL BY FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND ENCOURAGING PRODUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT AMONGST PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR GRADUATIONS, CLASS GIFTS, AND CROSSING GUARDS, COMMUNITY EVENTS PROGRAMMING, AND GRANTS TO OTHER LOCAL SERVICE ORGS.
  3. $231 spent. VACADEMY, AN AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS.

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 February 2008.

    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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