Friends of the Highly Gifted Magnet Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
As a Parent Teacher Association ("PTA"), Friends of the Highly Gifted Magnet ("FHGM") aims to support the education and development provided by the Highly Gifted Magnet ("HGM") program at the North Hollywood High School in Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD").
- Income
- $153,229
- Spending
- $99,362
- Reserves
- 20.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 July 31, 2026, 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 July 31, 2026, 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 (4)
- $49,726 spent. Supported student extracurricular club and team activities in academics, sports, arts and music
- $3,545 spent. Other program services and administration
- $20,865 spent. Organized various school events and field trips for HGM students (300+ students enrolled in HGM program)
- $25,036 spent. Provided support to HGM teachers in the form of books, classroom supplies, and training; provided support in student tutoring and parent education
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 July 2026.
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 January 2003.
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 November 4, 2026.
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