Eastern Parent Teacher Organization is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eastern Parent Teacher Organization is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2024, Eastern Parent Teacher Organization generated $68.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.1k during the year ending 07/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS, STAFF, AND THE BROADER SCHOOL COMMUNITY. BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL, THE PTO ENHANCES THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES. ONE OF ITS PRIMARY FUNCTIONS IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FIELD TRIPS, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN ENRICHING EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. THESE EXCURSIONS NOT ONLY BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS BUT ALSO CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. SECONDLY, THE PTO PAYS FOR A SET AMOUNT PER PUPIL FOR OUR STAFF TO BUY ANY ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED. LASTLY, THE PTO FUNDS CRUCIAL SCHOOL CLUBS (BOOK CLUB, OUTREACH COMMITTEE)IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING STUDENT EXPERIENCES, THE PTO IS DEDICATED TO RECOGNIZING AND APPRECIATING THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF SCHOOL STAFF. THROUGH ORGANIZED EVENTS AND THOUGHTFUL GESTURES, SUCH AS STAFF APPRECIATION DAYS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEALS, THE PTO HELPS CULTIVATE A POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE, WHICH ULTIMATELY BENEFITS STUDENTS' LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THIS CULTURE OF APPRECIATION FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AMONG EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS ALIKE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Comstock President | 5 | $0 | |
Kimberly Carey Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Kelly Bulloch Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Lydia Potthoff Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,474 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $68,814 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $351 |
Other expenses | $977 |
Total expenses | $44,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $42,488 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $42,488 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $42,488 |