The specific purpose of the PTSO is to provide support and assistance to Orangevale Open K-8 School, including, but not limited to, support for academics, art, music, outdoor education, PE, technology, philanthropic endeavors, and other programs, services and acquisitions deemed to be in the best interest of the students, staff, or school.  The PTSO strives to help Orangevale Open to maintain a high educational standard for its students despite ongoing cuts and fluctuations to the school budget and services.
 
The PTSO is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. (IRS Mandate 03-17)