Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc
SUPPORT SCHOOL AND TEACHERS The purpose of the PTO is to foster excellence in education at Mark Twain Elementary by sponsoring programs for the students, family and community. All funds raised go to
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc at a glance
In short: Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,743
- -73.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,743
- -73.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,743
- Total assets
- $509,319
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hisd Mark Twain Elementary ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $176K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hisd Mark Twain Elementary Houston, TX | Training/Supplies | $39,743 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $509,319 | $381,956 | $486,420 | $39,743 | 1 | $18,934 |
| 2024 | $613,783 | $360,780 | $375,994 | $149,172 | 1 | $15,517 |
| 2023 | $628,997 | $354,094 | $390,051 | $176,278 | 1 | $12,694 |
| 2022 | $664,954 | $359,917 | $315,306 | $160,133 | 1 | $2,085 |
| 2021 | $620,343 | $375,116 | $237,216 | $126,858 | 1 | $1,238 |
| 2020 | $482,443 | $311,861 | $232,137 | $124,910 | 1 | $2,623 |
About Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $509K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc is led by Sara Reader, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Reader
President
President Elect → President Elect & President, 2024
President Elect & President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Rissmiller
President Elect & President
4th Vice President - Fundraising → President Elect & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Dundon
Sdmc
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Sdmc, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Schaefer
5th Vice President - Communications
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Donaldson
Sdmc
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Sdmc, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bahlo
2nd Vice President - Membership
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Perkins
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Pei
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Curry
1st Vice President - Teacher Apprec.
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Mills
6th Vice President - Corporate Sponsorship
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Erin Brauer
3rd Vice President - Volunteers
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Lambert
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Morales
4th Vice President - Fundraising
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Erin Salisbury (2020–2024) — Sdmc
- Former: Cynthia Donaldson (2024) — President
- Former: Amber Blossom (2020–2022) — Sdmc
- Former: Ginny Kerlin (2020–2022) — Sdmc
- Former: Kaitlyn Garza (2020–2022) — 4th Vice President - Fundraising
- Former: Louise Le (2020–2022) — 3rd Vice President - Volunteers
- Former: Melissa Pasche (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cricket Dewalch (2021–2022) — 6th Vice President - Corporate Sponsorship
- Former: Tawana Cummings (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marvin Itzep (2022) — 2nd Vice President - Membership
- Former: Elizabeth Elliott (2020–2021) — 3rd Vice President - Volunteers
- Former: Jay Blackman (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President - Membership
- Former: Dylan Christenson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Anne Lam (2020) — 5th Vice President - Communications
- Former: Bethany Lenhart (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Keri Valdes (2020) — Sdmc
- Former: Mary K. Barbour (2020) — 6th Vice President - Corporate Sponsorship
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc
How much does Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc give each year?
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $149K across 1 grant.
How large is Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc?
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc reported $509K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What is Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc?
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $509K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc operate?
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc's EIN?
Mark Twain Parent Teacher Organization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0327049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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