Probably the state/national PTA would object to you using the funds that way, so you should run a separate fundraiser or collect dues for the new PTO.

Our group just finished raising the funds needed for the application. We did it through sponsor donations, as well as a booth at our community carnival. Good luck!

Hi,

I am in the process of educating our school community concerning the benefits of a PTO and although I feel I have most of the materials that I need, there is a rather simple question that I do not seem able to find

The question is, how do we pay the $850 501c3 application fee? Presumably it cannot be paid for out of PTA funds or can it? The amount of money is not insignificant and so I am wondering how others have paid for it?

Thanks in advance,