Our PTO donated money to the town to build the playground -- this way, the warranty, etc. were all held by the town. Are you sure you want the money to come to the PTO? It might be easier the other way around, and you wouldn't have to worry about legality.
- gjcoram
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"Illegal" isn't the right term, but it is a tax issue. Has your group applied for 501c3? If so, then when you get your approval it will be retroactive so you should be in good shape. Until then, because of tax rules, the school will be reluctant to write checks to you other than for direct payment.
Either way, I agree with gjcoram's advice below -- it's typical for the PTO to donate the playground equipment to the school anyway, so it probably makes sense in your case for the school to actually make the purchase.
- Craig
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