PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. For more than 120 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA) has worked toward bettering the lives of (Continued on Sch O)every child in education, health, and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. The PTA's nationwide network provides parents with the forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at their schools, but also throughout their districts, within their states, and across the nation. This mission is unique to PTA.
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Category
Other
Employees
55
Volunteers
20,000
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$15.9M
Expenses
$14.7M
Assets
$20.4M
Liabilities
$9.3M
Financial history
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Latest FY2024: $15.9M · Avg: $12.7M
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