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Benfield Elementary Parent Teacher Organization In

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-2116825

Aug 01, 2022 to Jul 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 07, 2024

Organization ProfileBENFIELDPTO.MEMBERSHIPTOOLKIT.COM/HOME
365 Lynwood DrSeverna Park, MD 21146

(410) 222-6555

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2023

Net Margin

70th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

78th percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$74,288

Up $16,172 (+28%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$74,288

Up $16,172 (+28%) from 2022

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$95,702

Up $9,975 (+12%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$79,530

Up $21,110 (+36%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$16,172

Down $11,135 (-41%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$74,288
Liabilities-
Net Assets$74,288
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$95,702
Expenses$79,530
Net Income$16,172
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 7, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$105,164
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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SCHOOL EVENTS - PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL EVENTS SUCH AS THE 5TH GRADE CELEBRATION, VARIETY SHOW AND FAMILY BINGO NIGHT.-$41,341
SCHOOL SUPPORT - PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR ITEMS SUCH AS READING PROGRAM SOFTWARE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION (LANDSCAPING), PUBLISHING AND PRINTING THE YEARBOOK, AND THE 5TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP.-$25,699
TEACHER APPRECIATION - THE PTO HOSTED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF.-$6,281
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BETH KARSNERPresidentPT$0--
ELIZABETH SOMERSETPresidentPT$0--
CARA O'BRIENVice Preside-$0--
BLAKELEY FITZPATRICKSecretary-$0--
KEVIN CAMPONESCHITreasurer-$0--
KRISTY MICHELDirector-$0--
KATHARINE SPRINKLEDirector-$0--
JILLIAN BEAMDirector-$0--
CASEY GOLLERDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Adult Social$33,680$9,200$7,706$1,494
Total Events$33,680$9,200$7,706$1,494
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benfield Elementary Parent Teacher
EIN
85-2116825
Phone
4102226555
Address
365 LYNWOOD DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146

Signing Officer

Name
Beth Karsner
Title
President
Phone
4102226555
Signed
2024-02-07

Preparer

Firm
Kullman CPA LLC
Address
888 BESTGATE ROAD SUITE 316, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Preparer
Stephen J Kullman CPA
Phone
4102669885
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses office 698 information technology 750 insurance 180 other expenses 2,158 payment processing fees 2,906 school events 39,183 school support 25,699 teacher/staff appreciatio 6,281 total 77,855”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“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.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$74,288
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$74,288
Revenue
$95,702
Expenses
$79,530
Net income
$16,172
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$86.4$0.00$86.4$39.3$40.8$1.51
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$87.9$87.9$80.6$67.1$13.6
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$74.3$74.3$95.7$79.5$16.2
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.1$58.1$85.7$58.4$27.3