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Benfield Elementary Parent Teacher Organization In

EIN 85-2116825 • 501(c)3 • Severna Park, MD

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To support excellence in education, strong relationships between parents, teachers, and students, and active volunteerism, fostering a sense of school spirit, education enrichment, leadership and the joy of learning.

365 Lynwood DrSeverna Park, MD 21146

benfieldpto.membershiptoolkit.com/HOME

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

38th percentile

-3.8%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

50th percentile

-1.7%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-51%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$86,354

Down $1,514 (-1.7%) from 2024

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$86,354

Down $1,514 (-1.7%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$39,332

Down $41,317 (-51%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$40,846

Down $26,223 (-39%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,514

Down $15,094 (-111%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $58,116Net Assets 2022: $58,1162022Assets 2023: $74,288Net Assets 2023: $74,2882023Assets 2024: $87,868Net Assets 2024: $87,8682024Assets 2025: $86,354Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $86,3542025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$86,354
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$86,354

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $85,727Expenses 2022: $58,420Net Income 2022: $27,3072022Revenue 2023: $95,702Expenses 2023: $79,530Net Income 2023: $16,1722023Revenue 2024: $80,649Expenses 2024: $67,069Net Income 2024: $13,5802024Revenue 2025: $39,332Expenses 2025: $40,846Net Income 2025: -$1,5142025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$39,332
Expenses$40,846
Net Income-$1,514

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$60,614
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support excellence in education, strong relationships between parents, teachers, and students, and active volunteerism, fostering a sense of school spirit, education enrichment, leadership and the joy of learning.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TEACHER APPRECIATION - THE PTO GOSTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THE TEACHERS AND STAFF.-$14,497
SCHOOL SUPPORT - SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR ITEMS SUCH AS READING PROGRAM SOFTWARE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION, PUBLISH AND PRINT YEARBOOK, AND 5TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP.-$13,068
SCHOOL EVENTS - PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL EVENTS SUCH AS GRADUATION CELEBRATION, VARIETY SHOW AND FAMILY NIGHT.-$10,522
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CASEY GOLLERPresidentPT$0--
JILLIAN BEANPresidentPT$0--
BLAKELEY FITZPATRICKSecretary-$0--
SARA MILLERTreasurer-$0--
KATHERINE SPRINKLEDirector-$0--
JACQUI PHIPPENDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Variety Show$9,166$9,166-$9,166
Bennys$4,710$4,710-$4,710
Total Events$26,050$26,050$21,282$4,768
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benfield Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in
EIN
85-2116825
In Care Of
% SARA MILLER
Phone
4102226555
Address
365 LYNWOOD DR, Severna Park, MD 21146

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Miller
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4102226555
Signed
2025-10-20
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Cypress Public Accounting LLC
Address
821 West Benfield Road Suite 5, Severna Park, MD 21146
Preparer
David Kostkowski CPA
Phone
4107939187
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountSCHOOL SUPPORT EVENTS 13,068CLUB ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 9,674TEACHER APPRECIATION 14,497PATRONS DRIVE 848

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearSOUND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 13,309 14,551

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