It is a private school
We operate under the schools EIN so we aren't an independent org (the parent body doesn't know this - it is not a secret just not discussed)
The dues are 50 per family
Yes in the united states
we have a separate bank acct

Hi London -

Could use several more details?

Sounds like a private school. Is that right? In the U.S.?

How much are the dues? Is the PTA an independent 501c3 organziation?

Tim

The school collects dues from the families. Even though the dues are technically optional they do appear on a bill from the school along with other fees due. The school keeps the dues until the last week of school then writes a check to the PTA for the money (aprox $10,000!!). A week later the PTA write a check for all funds raised that year to the principle discretionary fund leaving only 500 in the PTA account. When I learned this I was not happy. Anyone else ever heard of such a thing? Is this ethical?