News and best practices for school support organizations including PTO's, band, choir, sports and other booster clubs.
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Candy Bar Accounting: Keeping track of school booster club fundraising
States are passing laws requiring school support organizations, including PTOs, band and athletic booster and other booster clubs, to keep better track of funds and fundraising activities. Parent Booster USA, a national organization that provides oversight and tax-exempt status to booster clubs has published model financial guidelines to help booster clubs meet these new requirements. - 2009-10-27
School Booster Clubs Need Tax-Exemption
Any school booster club that plans to raise $5000 or more this school year needs federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Parent Booster USA, a national nonprofit organization, has been authorized by the IRS to grant immediate tax-exempt status to its members, avoiding the long and costly process booster clubs faced in the past. - 2009-09-10