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booster
Currently we have an active PTO with a non profit status and tax id. The school wants "booster" club...
Asked by redmarmie in Finance & Budget

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conduct rules and removing a board member
Is there wording for proper conduct or misconduct that could lead to someone being removed from the PTO...
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Do you have guidelines for charitable donations?
Our school recently had 3 families experience major medical/health situations. one family has had fundraisers...
Asked by Rosie in Bylaws

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Roller Rink Event
Does our PTO need insurance to sponsor a roller-skating event at the local roller rink. The children...
Asked by Winnie in Events, Programs, & Activities

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PTO Member to Attend General PTO Meeting
The question has come up whether only PTO members are allowed at the general PTO meeting or if anyone...
Asked by Anonymous in Meetings & Robert's Rules

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Bringing Culture to Fundraising
We have a annual Spring Fling at our school and we have many students from many cultures. It is set up...
Asked by bri5886 in Fundraising

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Is it legal to work under the umbrella of our school?
Our PTO recently filed their Article of Incorporation. However, in the meantime, can they continue to...
Asked by lphilley in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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IEN to 501c3
If our PTO takes the step to have our own EIN number are there any reporting requirements that would...
Asked by KA_4 in Finance & Budget

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EIN # Line 14 Form 944
What do I mark on line 14 of the SS-4? As a PTO we will have no employees. Do we file a Form 944 each...
Asked by KA_4 in Finance & Budget

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Accepting Credit Cards
Does anyone know of a way to accept credit cards even if for a one time event like silent auction other...
Asked by nikkiinoon in Fundraising