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PATTERSON PTSO
Gilbert, AZ · EIN 475668736 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.pattersonptso.com
revenue
$54K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$35K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PTSO RAISES MONEY THROUGH FUNDRASISING ACTIVITIES WHICH IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO TEACHERS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, TEACHING RESOURCES, AND EQUIPMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Patterson PTSO is a parent-teacher-student organization that supports Patterson Elementary School in Gilbert, Arizona. It enhances the school community by organizing family events, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. The group funds classroom and school requests through activities like spirit gear sales and the "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Breakfast with Santa
Winter event seeking committee members, day-of volunteers, and community donations
Family Events
Organizes community-building events such as Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, and Ice Cream Social
Holiday Store
Annual event in early December seeking volunteers and community donations to support families
Kiss the Pig
Annual fundraiser where students donate to vote for teachers to kiss a live pig; top three vote-getting teachers participate on Pride Day
Panther Gear Sales
Sells spirit shirts and apparel to students and families; proceeds support classroom and school needs
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Child Trafficking Survivor Support 6 activities
    • Coordinates school calendar and dismissal logistics
      Organizes and communicates early dismissal times, including regular early dismissals at 1:55 PM and other scheduled early release days, as part of school operational planning.
    • Coordinates school schedule logistics
      Organizes and communicates early dismissal times (e.g., 1:55 PM) and other logistical details to support student and family planning.
    • Managing School Dismissal Logistics
      The PTSO organizes and communicates early dismissal logistics for students, typically at 1:55 PM.
    • Organize early dismissal logistics
      Organizes and communicates early dismissal logistics for students, including specific times like 1:55 PM.
    • Organize early dismissal logistics
      Organizes and communicates early dismissal logistics for students, typically at 1:55 PM.
    • Organize early dismissal logistics
      Organizes and communicates early dismissal logistics for students, typically at 1:55 PM.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 6 activities
    • Host family and student events
      Organizes various events for students and families to create memorable experiences, including Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, an annual holiday store, Breakfast with Santa, an Ice Cream Social, and Carnival Day.
    • Host family and student events
      Organizes various events for students and families to create memorable experiences, including Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, an annual holiday store, Breakfast with Santa, an Ice Cream Social, and Carnival Day.
    • Hosts family and community engagement events
      Organizes and hosts events for students and families to create memorable experiences, including Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, Breakfast with Santa, and Carnival Day.
    • Hosts social and celebratory events for students
      Organizes events such as Ice Cream Socials to provide free treats and foster community among students.
    • Organizes family and student events
      Plans and hosts a variety of events for students and families to create memorable experiences, including Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, Ice Cream Social, and Carnival Day.
    • Organizing Family and Student Engagement Events
      The PTSO organizes various events for students and families to create memorable experiences and foster community, including Boys Night Out, Donuts with Grownups, Father/Daughter Dance, an annual holiday store, Breakfast with Santa, an Ice Cream Social, and Carnival Day.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 6 activities
    • Host general meetings
      Hosts general meetings open to all families and staff to gather input on school improvement, providing refreshments to encourage engagement.
    • Host general meetings
      Hosts general meetings open to all families and staff to gather input on school improvement, providing refreshments to support engagement.
    • Host general meetings
      Hosts general meetings open to all families and staff to gather input on school improvement, providing refreshments to support engagement.
    • Hosting General Meetings for Community Input
      The PTSO hosts general meetings open to all families and staff to gather input on school improvement, providing refreshments to encourage engagement.
    • Hosts general school community meetings
      Hosts open meetings for all families and staff to gather input on school improvement, including providing refreshments to support engagement.
    • Hosts school-wide general meetings with family and staff engagement
      Organizes and hosts general meetings open to all families and school staff to gather input on school improvement, including providing refreshments to support participation and engagement.
  • Branded Merchandise Sales for Fundraising 5 activities
    • Manages school spirit and fundraising initiatives
      Launches and sells spirit wear, including 2025/2026 Panther gear featuring the school’s IB World School designation, with all proceeds directed to support school and classroom requests; also organizes fundraising events such as the "Kiss the Pig" campaign where student donations determine teacher participation.
    • Manages school spirit and fundraising merchandise program
      Designs and sells spirit shirts and Panther gear for the 2025/2026 school year, with all proceeds directed to support school and classroom requests through the PTSO.
    • Sell spirit wear
      Sells new spirit shirts for the 2025/2026 school year, featuring the Patterson Panther logo and International Baccalaureate emblem, with all proceeds supporting school and classroom requests through the PTSO.
    • Sell spirit wear
      Sells new spirit shirts for the 2025/2026 school year, featuring the Patterson Panther logo and International Baccalaureate emblem, with all proceeds supporting school and classroom requests through the PTSO.
    • Selling School Spirit Merchandise
      The PTSO launched new spirit shirts for the 2025/2026 school year featuring the Patterson Panther logo and International Baccalaureate emblem to celebrate the school's status as an official IB World School.
  • School Meal Service Operations 2 activities
    • Provides student meal planning resources
      Issues monthly meal menus for students to help them plan ahead for school meals.
    • Supports student meal planning
      Provides monthly meal menus for students to help them plan ahead for school meals.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Conducts student-led fundraising and incentive events
      Organizes the "Kiss the Pig!" fundraiser, where students vote by donating money for teachers to kiss a live pig, promoting school spirit and fundraising.
    • Facilitating School Fundraising
      The PTSO conducts fundraising activities, such as the "Kiss the Pig" event where students vote for teachers to kiss a live pig by donating money, and directs proceeds from Panther gear sales to support school and classroom requests.
    • Operates annual holiday events and store
      Organizes an annual holiday store event in early December and hosts a Breakfast with Santa, providing seasonal engagement opportunities for students and families.
    • Organize "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser
      Organizes a "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser where students vote for teachers to kiss a live pig by donating money.
    • Organize "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser
      Organizes a "Kiss the Pig" fundraiser where students vote for teachers to kiss a live pig by donating money.
    • Organizes annual holiday events and programs
      Runs a holiday store event in early December and hosts a Breakfast with Santa, providing seasonal engagement opportunities for students and families.
    • Sell spirit wear
      Launches and sells new spirit shirts and Panther gear for the school year, with all proceeds supporting school and classroom requests through the PTSO.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$1K3%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$35K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +226.2%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Gilbert Public Schools Partner — Collaborates to provide monthly school meal menus with nutrition and allergen information.
  • Patterson Partner — School partner for organizing student dismissal and hosting PTSO meetings.
  • Patterson families Partner — Families are actively involved in volunteering and contributing to PTSO events.