National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Also known as National PTA
National Congress of Parents & Teachers reported $25.1 million in revenue and $22.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.29 went to program services, $13.30 to management and general costs and $3.41 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 98.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $470,512 (Executive Director (To 04/25)). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 112% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$97.98 $25M
- Program service revenue$0.59 $147K
- Investment income$1.43 $361K
Other revenue was negative: −$93,209. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 98.3% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $470,512 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.10% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 22 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCenter 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…
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director (To 04/25) Officer, 34.50 hrs/week | $408,230 | $0 | $62,282 | $470,512 |
| Deputy Executive Director Key employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $255,392 | $0 | $51,056 | $306,448 |
| CFO Officer, 34.50 hrs/week | $248,391 | $0 | $52,267 | $300,658 |
| Deputy Executive Director Key employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $243,033 | $0 | $51,056 | $294,089 |
| Director, Family Engagement Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $158,795 | $0 | $34,058 | $192,853 |
| HR Officer Key employee, 23.95 hrs/week | $188,710 | $0 | $0 | $188,710 |
| Head of Corporate Alliances Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $156,244 | $0 | $31,782 | $188,026 |
| Director, Programs (To 09/24) Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $151,477 | $0 | $35,119 | $186,596 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Congress of Parents & Teachers (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b22 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 555
- Volunteers Part I, line 620,000
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| The Pels Law Firm LLC Legal | $266,765 |
| Edge Research Research & Analysis | $140,100 |
| Protech Associates Database Development & Management | $133,188 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to National Congress of Parents & Teachers totaling $845K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 National Congress of Parents & Teachers spent in FY2025, $83.29 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of National Congress of Parents & Teachers's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, National Congress of Parents & Teachers reported that 83.3% of its $22.4 million in expenses went to program services, 13.3% to management and general and 3.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Congress of Parents & Teachers pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Congress of Parents & Teachers reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $470,512, for the role of Executive Director (To 04/25) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Congress of Parents & Teachers get its money?
Of $25.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 98.3% came from contributions and grants and 0.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Congress of Parents & Teachers a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2169155 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202610289349300706 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530319349300308 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202440789349300709 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301319349305015 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221189349300737 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121309349302427 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2169155: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.