# Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Kenilworth, Illinois 60043. EIN 23-7044862. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Enhance the education provided to students attending the joseph sears school in kenilworth, il.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237044862/202621969349300822/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1970
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $51,129 | $278,348 | $387,213 | $387,213 | 0 | 25 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237044862/202621969349300822/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $237,248 | $270,439 | $614,432 | $614,432 | 0 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237044862/202521929349301752/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $205,193 | $117,925 | $647,623 | $647,623 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237044862/202400399349301400/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $277,942 | $52,522 | $429,315 | $429,315 | 0 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237044862/202211939349301626/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $271,474 (98%), management $6,874 (2%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $55,789, program fees $0, investment income $825.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -35% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $51,129 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois; median $55,157.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Kenilworth: 2 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/kenilworth
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association's EIN?**

Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044862. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association in Kenilworth, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1970. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Enhance the education provided to students attending the joseph sears school in kenilworth, il." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Joseph Sears School Parents Volunteer Association reported total revenue of $51,129 and total expenses of $278,348 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.