Fourth District PTA

What Fourth District PTA does

Fourth District PTA is a non-profit, child advocacy organization chartered as a subordinate district of California State PTA and National PTA, headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Founded in 1969, it coordinates and supports a hierarchical network of 18 Council PTAs encompassing 398 school-level PTA units across Orange County and a small portion of Los Angeles County, serving over 80,000 individual members who in turn impact more than 500,000 public school students and contribute over 3.5 million volunteer hours annually.

The organization's core offering is membership organization and advocacy infrastructure rather than a discrete product. It provides leadership training (Fall and Spring Training, treasurer and board transition workshops), centralized administration through the FutureFund Connect platform (membership rosters, bylaws, document management, replacing MyPTEZ), signature programs such as Sacramento Safari (state capitol advocacy trip), Reflections (student arts program), Advocacy Forums, and an extensive awards and scholarship catalog (Honorary Service Awards, Legacy PTA Anniversary Awards, scholarships for students, teachers, and PTA volunteers). Member benefits include a curated network of discount partnerships with local businesses such as Aquarium of the Pacific, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Red Robin, Wild Rivers, and Pretend City.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues set by each local PTA unit, with fixed per-capita pass-throughs of $2.25 to National PTA and $1.25 to California State PTA plus district and council portions specified in unit bylaws; the membership year runs July 1 through June 30 with re-enrollment permitted through October 31. The organization is member-governed via an elected volunteer Board of Directors, operates with 11–50 paid staff, and holds no patents, no investment rounds, and no for-profit ownership interests. No proprietary technology or AI capability is disclosed; operations rely on third-party SaaS platforms and standard web-based communication tools.

Name

Fourth District PTA

Legal name

Fourth District PTA

Website

https://fourthdistrictpta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fourth District PTA is a non-profit child advocacy organization in Santa Ana, California, part of the California State PTA and National PTA hierarchy. It coordinates 18 Council PTAs covering 398 school units and over 80,000 members across Orange County, delivering advocacy, training, scholarships, and volunteer programs serving 500,000+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Education Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Parent teacher association
• Education advocacy
• Volunteer coordination
• School community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Fourth District PTA generates revenue through annual membership dues collected from individual PTA members. Each member pays dues that are distributed across multiple PTA levels: National PTA ($2.25), California State PTA ($1.25), plus district and council portions as specified in unit bylaws.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fourth District PTA is a non-profit child advocacy organization that coordinates and supports 398 school-based PTA units across 18 councils in Orange County and a small portion of Los Angeles County. It delivers membership services, leadership training, advocacy programs, scholarships, and community resources to 80,000+ members serving 500,000+ public school students.

Product overview

Fourth District PTA is a nonprofit child advocacy organization (part of National PTA and California State PTA) that serves as a membership organization rather than a technology product company. It operates FutureFund Connect as a centralized membership management platform and offers programs including Sacramento Safari advocacy trips, the Reflections Art Program, advocacy forums, awards and scholarships, training workshops, and membership perks from community partners. The organization supports 398 PTAs with 80,000+ members across Orange County through leadership resources, volunteer coordination, and community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fourth District PTA Membership Annual membership organization providing parents, families, teachers, and community members access to PTA programs, advocacy resources, leadership training, scholarships, and community engagement opportunities across 398 school PTA units in Orange County.
• Sacramento Safari Annual two-day advocacy trip to the State Capitol where PTA members learn about state government and advocate for children and families. Open to PTA members across the district.
• Reflections Art Program Arts education program encouraging student creativity through categories including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Open to K-12 students across member schools.
• Advocacy Forums Free educational forums to learn advocacy skills and understand how education policies impact children, families, and communities. Available to PTA members and community participants.
• Awards and Scholarships Recognition programs and scholarships including Honorary Service Awards, Legacy Awards, Outstanding Teacher/Administrator Awards, $1,000 Volunteer Service Scholarship, $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship, $500 Continuing Education Scholarships, and $500 Convention Leadership Scholarship.
• Training and Workshops Leadership training including Fall Training, Spring Training and Vendor Fair, treasurer training, and board transition training for PTA leaders and unit officers.
• Membership Perks Program Discounts and benefits from community partners including Aquarium of the Pacific, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Bob White Karate Studio, emeals, Fountain Valley Skating Center, FunEx, Pretend City Children's Museum, Red Robin, Sports Basement, and Wild Rivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3.5 million volunteer hours contributed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California State PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth District PTA is a subordinate entity of California State PTA, part of the hierarchical PTA structure. California State PTA provides guidance, resources, training, insurance, advocacy support, and governance framework. Fourth District PTA operates under CAPTA's bylaws, policies, and programs.
• National PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth District PTA is part of National PTA through the state structure. National PTA provides the overarching mission, programs like Reflections, advocacy framework, and connection to federal education policy.
• Aquarium of the PacificminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering discounted tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach for Fourth District PTA members. Code: CAPTA3. Expiration: 12/31/2025.
• Big 5 Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering 20% off regular priced items and 10% off sale items for Fourth District PTA members. Valid in-store only. Expires 9/30/2025.
• Bob White Karate StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering discounted rates for PTA members. Second family member 50% off monthly dues. Programs include unlimited group classes offered 5 days a week.
• emealsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering free 30-day trial and 50% off pricing after trial period for Fourth District PTA members.
• Fountain Valley Skating CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering 50% off admission and skate rentals with code PTA50, 25% off group/birthday parties with code PTA25, and skate night fundraisers for PTA units.
• FunExminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering exclusive savings on theme parks, hotels, gyms, rental cars, sports, concerts and more. Access code: 25-FU58H.
• Pretend City Children's MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering 15% discount for up to 4 tickets. Also hosts twice monthly Neurodivergent Family Night. Code: 4THPTA.
• Red RobinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering free shake or dessert with purchase of burger or entrée at Brea, Cypress, Foothill Ranch, Garden Grove, La Habra, Orange, Santa Ana and Tustin locations.
• Sports BasementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering Basementeer fundraising program for schools and local nonprofits.
• Wild RiversminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner offering discounted any-day tickets for Fourth District PTA members. Coupon Code: 4DPTA25.
• AIM (Association Insurance Management Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance broker for California State PTA providing comprehensive coverage for PTAs including D&O coverage ($1M limit), general liability ($1M for fire damage), and property insurance. Handles insurance payments, workers' comp reporting, and claims processing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Common Sense Media: Nonprofit providing media/tech guidance and advocacy for K–12 families; overlaps with Fourth District PTA's parent-facing child-advocacy role and educational content library, though focused on digital media and screen-time issues.

Direct peers

• PTO Today: Membership and resource organization serving parent-teacher groups (PTOs and PTAs) with training, toolkits, and community support — directly comparable mission of equipping parent volunteer leaders in K–12 schools.
• National PTA: Parent organization of Fourth District PTA and every chartered PTA in the U.S. Operates the same membership-based child-advocacy model with national scope, shared programs like Reflections, and the same hierarchical dues structure.
• California State PTA: Direct state-level parent organization that charters and governs Fourth District PTA under shared bylaws, insurance, and training programs. Highly comparable structure, mission, and advocacy orientation at a larger geographic scale.

Emerging players

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places coordinators inside K–12 public schools to support students and families; comparable mission of student well-being and family engagement in public schools, with overlapping advocacy themes.
• Parent Teacher Home Visits: Nonprofit that trains educators and parent leaders in structured home-visit models to strengthen K–12 family engagement — comparable parent-school partnership mission but focused on home visits rather than membership organizing.

Broad incumbents

• National Education Association: Largest U.S. employee organization representing teachers and school staff; overlaps with Fourth District PTA's education advocacy, family engagement, and public-school funding missions but operates at national scale with a different stakeholder model.
• National School Boards Association: Federation of K–12 school boards that shares Fourth District PTA's public-school advocacy agenda (funding, policy, child welfare) but represents governance rather than parent-volunteer membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FourthDistrictPTA
• Instagraminstagram.com/4thdistrictpta
• Xx.com/4thDistrictPTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fourth-district-pta

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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