Q&A

New PTO

We have started a new PTO and there is confusion as to whether or not we need to file a 501c3? We have filed and received EIN #. Is there a person or number I can call to talk to someone about how to properly set this up?
- irishang17

Hi irishang17!
We have some good resources on the site that will give you basic information. The IRS would like to see non profits go through the process of filing for 501(c)(3) status. If your group brings in gross receipts (all the funds you get from fundraisers, donations, and so on) of less than $50,000, it can file online now and it costs only $275.

These articles provide really helpful information:

501(c)(3) for PTOs: http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/394-501c3-for-ptos

Know Your Group's Legal Status: http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/1364-know-your-groups-legal-status

And here is the documentation from the IRS that goes over the application process: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023ez.pdf

Good luck!
Rose
- Rose H
Links in this post: