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Should PTO be involved in opening a Building Fund Account for a new buildin...
We are a PTO with 501c3 status. We are tied to a public charter school. As many other schools, we are...
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Selling food concessions at PTO events
Do the new USDA nutritional regs for schools (healthier food choices in vending machines, a la carte...
Asked by dkmurphy in Fundraising

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Consequences of not having 501c3 status?
what are the consequences of our PTO not having 501c3 status? Are we considered "Non-Profit" without...
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Spiritwear
Hi! We sell spiritwear or tshirts and such that represent our school. This is not a fundraiser for...
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Toolkit has Standing Rules as part of Bylaws?
I thought bylaws were considered broad/basic guiding principals and Standing Rules (aka Policies) were...
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Transfer of money when changing EIN #
Our PTO is applying for a new EIN# and incorporating this time around (our old EIN # fell out of the...
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IRS Form SS-4 - PTO name
Line #1 on IRS Form SS-4 asks for full name of our PTO. Does that include the corporate designator (corporation,...
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Choosing a Corporate Designator
What is the difference between the 3 choices for corporate designators-Corporation, Incorporated or Limited?...
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how to limit access to PTO supply closet
The key to our supply closet is located in the main office, the problem is teachers are helping themselves...
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Voting on fundraiser
Do the pto vote on which fundraiser to do or do the executive board decide?
Asked by Nita B in Bylaws