School levy: Can we take sides?
Our school district is going to put a levy on the May ballot. Our PTO president is telling certain board...
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What does the IRS use as a group’s “founding date”?
We are in the process of filing the paperwork to become a 501(c)(3) organization, and we’ll be incorporating...
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Keeping records: Which ones, how long?
Where and for how long should our board keep its bylaws and financial records?
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Can a PTO be K-12?
We are trying to form a parent group at a high school. Are there any restrictions on using the name “PTO”?...
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Is tax-exemption the same as 501(c)(3)?
I have a tax-exemption number and have been told that it is the same as being a 501(c)(3) because we...
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Audits required for nonprofit organizations?
I was in a meeting tonight and someone said that 501(c)(3) organizations are required to have a CPA audit...
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School board writing PTO’s bylaws?
Our school board is currently reorganizing and has decided the PTO should be reorganized, as well. The...
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Is e-postcard necessary?
Does our PTO need to file an e-postcard with the IRS? Our gross receipts are less than $25,000 a year....
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Independent 501(c)(3), or part of the school?
We are a fairly new school. Our principal informed us that we have to obtain our own 501(c)(3) status...
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PTO at a for-profit school?
Is it true that a PTO cannot use its funds to support a for-profit school? Is there a difference between...
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