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PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc

EIN 95-6204899 · Sherman Oaks, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Kester Avenue Elementary PTA is to raise funds that support enrichment programs, educational events, and essential resources for our students and teachers. Through collaboration, volunteerism, and community engagement, we aim to provide opportunities that inspire academic excellence, personal growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

Income
$286,779
Spending
$333,865
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    12 of 441 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (13)
  1. $103,768 spent. Teacher/Supervisory Aides, we provide the school with a nurse, science teacher, and other supervisory aides for classrooms.
  2. $67,037 spent. Computer Program: Kester PTA has partnered with Enriched Minds who customize STEAM learning plans and provide computer instructors for all grades. We teach kids the basic skills needed to interact with a computer, iPad, Chrome books. Coding, robotics, typing and digital citizenship are all part of our curriculum.
  3. $29,400 spent. PE: Each week our students benefit from psychomotor instruction from coaches from our neighborhood YMCA. P.E. lessons include team building, agility, coordination, and endurance-as well as being just plain FUN for students of all ages, TK though grade 5. Students learn to play organized sports, take turns, and the rules of good sportsmanship.
  4. $28,199 spent. Equipment. We provide playground and classroom equipment to the students
  5. $21,458 spent. Art Program: Each class gets to take art for one hour a week for seven weeks covering topics from art history and different mediums to fundamentals like colors and shapes. Its proven that art reduces anxiety in children, helps with mood and confidence
  6. $15,000 spent. Music Program - Students participate in music classes twice a week, and learn rhythm and singing. Students are also invited to audition for the school musical each semester.
  7. $14,775 spent. Garden Ranger: Our garden ranger teaches a STEM-based curriculum that includes: how and why plants grow, soil testing, drip irrigation, environmental stewardship and garden insects. Students take part in replanting flower boxes, expanding our edible garden, and learning about composting.
  8. $12,353 spent. Field Trip Buses - We provide the money for each class to take multiple field trips a year, beyond what the district provides.
  9. $8,585 spent. Classroom Supplies - Kester PTA provides each classroom with $150 worth of supplies each year.
  10. $7,354 spent. Mindfulness: The mindfulness classes at Kester teach our students about gratitude, generosity, mindful speaking and movement, relaxation breathing and so much more. Teaching mindfulness and supporting the social-emotional development of our students can have positive effects on attention, social skills and even academic performance. It can also help reduce stress, test anxiety and impulsive behavior.
  11. $6,119 spent. Other: teacher conferences, book fair, learning apps, Astro camp.
  12. $4,008 spent. Beautification - This program purchases supplies and provides volunteers to clean up the campus and make it cleaner and safer for students.
  13. $3,726 spent. Affinity Groups: This program helps the PTA build meaningful relationships with groups at Kester who share a common ideology or interest. Members of any community and their supporters are encouraged to meet and identify ways the PTA can support their engagement and help improve their overall school experience.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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