# Cougar PTO

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Odessa, Texas 79763. EIN 99-1477060. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide assistance to students and te

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/991477060/202631059349201388/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $15,691 | $11,075 | $7,070 | $7,070 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/991477060/202631059349201388/full) |

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 11 PTAs and PTOs in Odessa.
- Revenue $15,691 is in the bottom 10% of 430 PTAs and PTOs in Texas; median $80,507.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Ector County, Texas: about 51,570 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
- 36 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Odessa: 35 licensed child care centers, 14 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/odessa
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Cougar PTO's EIN?**

Cougar PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1477060. 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 Cougar PTO a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Cougar PTO in Odessa, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Cougar PTO tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Cougar 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 Cougar PTO do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To provide assistance to students and te" The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Cougar PTO take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Cougar PTO reported total revenue of $15,691 and total expenses of $11,075 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.