Nonprofit · EIN 95-6204899
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC
Also known as KESTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY PTA
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $286,779 | $333,865 | -$47,086 | $370,915 | $1 | $370,914 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $284,429 | $219,525 | $64,904 | $418,000 | $0 | $418,000 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,970
- Membership dues
- $8,970
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $274,927
- Net income from gaming
- $2,882
- Other revenue
- $277,809
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $188
- Program services (functional)
- $321,782
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $418,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $370,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1
- Net assets, end of year
- $370,914
- Gross receipts
- $327,418
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Thordarson | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Natalie Strauss | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Seema Mody | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Emily Link | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Kroeger | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Ellen Thordarson | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Natalie Strauss | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Seema Mody | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Emily Link | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5353 KESTER AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411-4022
- Signed the 990
- Emily Link, Treasurer
- Phone
- (818) 787-6751
- Website
- www.kesterpta.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-6204899 or by the name PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Teacher/Supervisory Aides, we provide the school with a nurse, science teacher, and other supervisory aides for classrooms.Expenses $103,768
- 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.Expenses $67,037
- 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.Expenses $29,400
- Equipment. We provide playground and classroom equipment to the studentsExpenses $28,199
- 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 confidenceExpenses $21,458
- 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.Expenses $15,000
- 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.Expenses $14,775
- Field Trip Buses - We provide the money for each class to take multiple field trips a year, beyond what the district provides.Expenses $12,353
- Classroom Supplies - Kester PTA provides each classroom with $150 worth of supplies each year.Expenses $8,585
- 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.Expenses $7,354
- Other: teacher conferences, book fair, learning apps, Astro camp.Expenses $6,119
- Beautification - This program purchases supplies and provides volunteers to clean up the campus and make it cleaner and safer for students.Expenses $4,008
- 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.Expenses $3,726
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-6204899
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $370,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $327,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $286,779 | $333,865 | $370,915 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $284,429 | $219,525 | $418,000 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $275,656 | $268,434 | $353,095 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-6204899).
Questions about PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC
- What is the EIN of PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC is 95-6204899.
- Is PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Which annual return does PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $286,779, expenses of $333,865 and total assets of $370,915 at year end.
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