NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1250 N PITT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-5604

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Howard Berman, 1250 N Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 223145604

Signed the 990

Howard Berman, Executive Director

Phone

(703) 518-1200

Website

www.pta.org

Return prepared by

Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. For more than 120 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA) has worked toward bettering the lives of (Continued on Sch O)every child in education, health, and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. The PTA's nationwide network provides parents with the forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at their schools, but also throughout their districts, within their states, and across the nation. This mission is unique to PTA.

Program accomplishments

• Center for Family Engagement: Developed new programs, programmatic resources, and toolkits that are aligned with the strategic plan and advance the mission of National PTA. Provided state and local PTA leaders with technical assistance and support to implement National PTA programs at the state and local level. Provided robust online resources to help leaders refine their skills and shed light on areas supporting local PTA units. National PTA offered awards and grants to support PTAs as they engage families, support student success, and increase access in the areas of arts, digital safety, and well-being and healthy lifestyles. 4,592 PTAs participated in 16 different programmatic opportunities and were awarded a total of $1,336,250 in funding by National PTA.
  Expenses $14,994,250 · grants $1,789,220 · revenue $18,750
• Member and Field Services: Developed and sustained programs, curriculum, and toolkits aligned with the National PTA 2021-2026 Strategic Plan to advance the important mission of the organization. Managed a year-long membership focus initiative for local PTA leaders across our network while also providing targeted support for district, council, region and state PTA leaders. Updated and maintained an online platform for people who visit the National PTA website to join PTAs across the country. Provided state and local PTA leaders with technical assistance, information, training, and support to implement programs and resources. Continued to build membership related resources that tie PTA value to membership, such as a membership initiative called Membership Mania and an online series called Membership Minute. As per the Strategic Plan, continued to look at the structure of PTA to identify initiatives and potential changes to strengthen the support provided to PTA's constituent associations.Training: Provided training for our members from experts in nonprofit management, family engagement, child advocacy, diversity and leadership. Developed and distributed a local leader PTA kit, a year-round resource to support the needs of all PTA leaders that included over 90 instructor-led trainings and webinars. Developed digital courses for more than 6000 registrants.
  Expenses $1,279,765 · grants $480
• Advocacy: In partnership with key Administration and Congressional offices, championed policy improvements via national advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local level around community violence prevention, youth mental health, and child nutrition. Ongoing educational activities to support our policy recommendations and federal funding requests. Lobbied in support of legislation that bolsters public education funding, strengthens access to services and supports for all families, and enhances health and safety measures. Hosted an annual Legislative Conference in conjunction with an annual Convention for our association for state and local leaders to meet with their federal members of Congress.
  Expenses $1,073,912 · grants $3,036
• Meetings: National PTA facilitated a gathering of the National PTA leadership, its membership, and strategic partners at National PTA's virtual Legislative Conference (March 2025) and virtual Annual Convention (June 2025). National PTA's 2025 Legislative Conference provided training and support to PTA leaders to advocate on behalf of all children. National PTA's 2025 virtual Convention included informative general sessions and association business, as well as educational workshops and networking opportunities. National PTA also conducted a virtual National Governance Retreat (September 2025) for the association's governance volunteer leaders and members of committees. National PTA also held both in-person and virtual Board of Director meetings in support of the business, work, and mission of the association.
  Expenses $424,176 · revenue $128,543
• Communications: Conveyed the association's mission and values into a cohesive message to members, leadership, partners and sponsors. Shared important resources with millions of members, families, advocates and educators through traditional and social media. National PTA programs, positions and thought leadership were featured in print, broadcast and online media outlets, resulting in 3 billion media impressions. In 2025, we were recognized with five TRENDY Awards from Association Trends, including a bronze award for our Blueprint for Parent Leaders to Take Action on Gun Violence Prevention in the Best Advocacy Campaign category and four silver awards for our Weekend Update newsletter in the Best Daily or Weekly Communication category, our Thrive online learning community in the Best eLearning & Live Training category, our Leadership Briefing newsletter in the Best Monthly Newsletter or Communication category and our Notes from the Backpack podcast in the Best Podcast category.
  Expenses $862,835 · grants $2,039

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.

IRS record

EIN

36-2169155

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1943

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B940)

Assets (IRS master file)

$22,225,307

Income (IRS master file)

$30,382,717

Filing history

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 36-2169155).

Questions about NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS

What is the EIN of NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS is 36-2169155.

Is NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.

Are donations to NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS 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 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS 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 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Howard Berman.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 38 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $408,230 (Nathan Monell, Executive Director (To 04/25)).

How much revenue does NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,064,189, expenses of $22,374,723 and total assets of $22,225,307 at year end.

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