Nonprofit · EIN 27-2323547
EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $73,092 | $65,590 | $7,502 | $49,990 | $0 | $49,990 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $68,814 | $44,143 | $24,671 | $42,488 | $0 | $42,488 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $54,712 | $68,053 | -$13,341 | $17,817 | $0 | $17,817 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,225
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $864
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $64,042
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $684
- Other expenses
- $864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,488
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,990
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,990
- Gross receipts
- $90,355
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-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER COMSTOCK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CAREY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY BULLOCH | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| LYDIA POTTHOFF | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER COMSTOCK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CAREY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY BULLOCH | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| LYDIA POTTHOFF | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ashton | PTO President | 2 | $0 |
| Jen Comstock | PTO Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Lydia Potthoff | PTO Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kylie Croon | PTO Co-Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Harnish | PTO Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Powell | PTO Co Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 EASTERN AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2843
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1600 eastern ave, Traverse city MI 49686
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kristin harnish, 1600 eastern ave, Traverse city MI 49686
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LYDIA POTTHOFF, TREASURER
- Phone
- (231) 633-5952
- Return prepared by
- DGN LLC
Mission
THE PTO IS ORGANIZED TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.grants $64,042
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2323547
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,355
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2025 | $73,092 | $65,590 | $49,990 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $68,814 | $44,143 | $42,488 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $54,712 | $68,053 | $17,817 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kristin harnish | July 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Kristin Harnish | July 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2323547).
Questions about EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION is 27-2323547.
- Is EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION 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 EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Kristin harnish.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EASTERN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,092, expenses of $65,590 and total assets of $49,990 at year end.
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