# San Marcos Elementary PTO

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in San Marcos, California 92069. EIN 47-1725335. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide support and assistance to San Marcos Elementary School students through funding camps, field trips, school equipment, community grants and other programs and activities for students and families.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471725335/202333329349200243/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $62,663 | $67,106 | $36,773 | $36,773 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471725335/202333329349200243/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $23,000, program fees $21,181, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 10 PTAs and PTOs in San Marcos.
- Revenue $62,663 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 674 PTAs and PTOs in California; median $77,557.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Marcos: 33 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-marcos
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is San Marcos Elementary PTO's EIN?**

San Marcos Elementary PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1725335. 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 San Marcos Elementary PTO a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists San Marcos Elementary PTO in San Marcos, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 San Marcos Elementary PTO tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to San Marcos Elementary PTO 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 San Marcos Elementary PTO do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "To provide support and assistance to San Marcos Elementary School students through funding camps, field trips, school equipment, community grants and other programs and activities for students and families." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does San Marcos Elementary PTO take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, San Marcos Elementary PTO reported total revenue of $62,663 and total expenses of $67,106 on its Form 990-EZ (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.