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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

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Adding an item to Standing rules
We want to add an item to the existing Standing Rules. Do we make a motion to add amendment to Standing...
Asked by thetallys in Bylaws

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Following Bylaws
Our current PTO Board isn't following Bylaws and Robert's Rules of Order. What our our rights as members...
Asked by Anonymous in Bylaws

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Fundraising
Can the PTO charge parents for a Breakfast with the Principal fundraiser
Asked by Anonymous in Events, Programs, & Activities

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fundraiser liability
Our PTO would like to supplement the holiday shop with items bought from local stores and resell at the...
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donations for elections
is the pto allowed to give money in support for a local voting issue? ex..levy pass...board of ed election..issue...
Asked by decker in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Bylaws & more
I know parent organizations usually have bylaws, have you ever heard of them also needing a constitution?
Asked by Yvonne1 in Bylaws

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PTO is donating to a family in need. Is that legal?
I am a single mom that lives in Indiana and am involved in the PTO. I went to a meeting and learned that...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget