Mahalo
Ponte Vedra, FL

OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC

EIN 59-3385075
Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth
Mission

Enhance the educational environment at Ocean Palms Elementary School through volunteer and financial resources; promote communication between school administration, staff, parents, and students; and foster pride in Ocean Palms Elementary School among the school and community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC

Ocean Palms Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (OPE PTO) is the parent-led nonprofit that supports Ocean Palms Elementary in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida by raising funds, organizing volunteers, and underwriting classroom and campus needs. The PTO operates as a 501(c)(3) parent-teacher organization focused on improving student learning environments, supporting teachers with classroom resources, and coordinating family and community engagement. In the last 2–3 years OPE PTO has been actively fundraising and directly funding school improvements and instructional technology: major events and drives have generated five-figure proceeds used for schoolwide purchases, and the PTO has supported playground renovation, classroom technology, STEM equipment, and teacher mini-grants. The organization maintains an active web presence and regular communications through the school newsletter, PTO website, and social accounts to report impact and recruit volunteers and business partners.

Notable achievements

Otterpalooza fundraising success

Led a large community fundraiser (Otterpalooza) that raised more than $50,000 to support school improvements, technology, and programs (event reported in school communications in 2023).

Accessible playground renovation

Spearheaded a multi-phase playground renovation (total project fundraising and sponsorships offset approximately $140,000), replacing aging structures and adding accessible and sensory features to make play available to all students (Phase 2 completed in 2023).

Technology and classroom investments

Funded significant classroom-technology and instructional resources, including delivery of printers to each teacher, purchase of approximately 80 laptops with carts, PE equipment, STEM materials, and other teacher support items across 2022–2024.

At a glance

Total assets
$127K
Annual revenue
$104K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
59-3385075
Location
Ponte Vedra, FL
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized and active in school communications — regularly featured in Ocean Palms Elementary newsletters and volunteer awards (e.g., Volunteer of the Year) for its role in campus improvements and family engagement.
Maintains an active, donor-facing web presence (PTO site and social media) and is registered as a Florida nonprofit corporation, demonstrating formal organizational status and public outreach.
Listed in third-party nonprofit directories and charity databases as an established parent-teacher 501(c)(3) organization serving Ocean Palms Elementary, indicating routine public reporting and Form 990 filings.

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