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PTO Today: IRS Decision Flow Chart
Easy-to-read chart to help determine whether your group should become a federally recognized nonprofit group, and if so, how much it might cost and which annual return to file. Part of the Leader’s Toolkit.
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PTO Today: Sample Articles of Incorporation
Example of articles of incorporation based on Virginia law, along with comments to help you understand what to do and why. Format and language vary from state to state, but the basic procedures will be the same. Find out more about incorporating your parent group in the PTO 501(c)(3) Toolkit.
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PTO Today: Startup Toolkit
PTO Today's comprehensive guide for starting a new parent group walks you through all the essential steps to make your group a successful independent entity. The toolkit includes information and tools for writing a mission statement and bylaws, setting up a budget, working with school staff, choosing insurance, and more.
PTO Today: IRS Form 1023 Statement of Revenues and Expenses
A detailed, fully editable example of supporting financial information required when filing Form 1023 for status as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the IRS. This spreadsheet or a similar document should be included as an attachment with your completed Form 1023. Find out more about applying for nonprofit status in the PTO 501(c)(3) Toolkit.
PTO Today: IRS Form 1023
A link to the IRS form to file for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
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PTO Today: Conflict of Interest Policy
Sample conflict of interest statement from the IRS, to include in your bylaws or adopt before filing IRS Form 1023 for nonprofit status. Find more information about creating bylaws in the PTO Startup Toolkit.
PTO Today: Incorporation—Key Questions
To speed up your PTO's incorporation process, gather this information before calling or logging onto the website for your state's corporations office. Learn more about incorporation in the PTO 501(c)(3) Toolkit.
PTO Today: Mission Statement Samples
Several examples of mission statements from actual parent groups. If it's time to revise or create your group's mission statement, you can use these as a model. Learn more about running your PTO and setting the direction for its mission and vision in the PTO Leader's Toolkit and the PTO Startup Toolkit.
PTO Today: Nonprofit Donation Receipt
Use this blank form for community members who make donations to your group if it's registered as a tax-exempt charity. Customizable with your group's name and EIN. (Plus Members: Download the updated and fully editable Nonprofit Donation Receipt form in Excel format instead.)
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