Your PTO’s Nonprofit To-Do List Just Got Easier

Your PTO’s nonprofit to-do list just got easier—meet Beacon Nonprofit, our new partner for nonprofit formation, 501(c)(3) support, annual filings, and more.

by Julie Mason

08/28/2026

Running a PTO means doing a lot more than planning events and bringing families together. Behind the scenes, parent groups also have important nonprofit responsibilities—from getting properly set up and applying for 501(c)(3) status to keeping up with annual IRS filings—and figuring out what needs to be done can feel overwhelming. That’s why PTO Today is excited to partner with Beacon Nonprofit, giving parent groups a trusted resource to help simplify the process, stay on track, and feel confident that their nonprofit to-do list is taken care of.

Why we partnered with Beacon Nonprofit

Plus At PTO Today, we’re always looking for ways to make running a parent group a little easier. We partnered with Beacon Nonprofit because they understand the unique needs of PTOs and can provide straightforward, reliable support for some of the more complicated parts of running a nonprofit—from getting properly established to staying on top of annual filing requirements. Together, we can help parent groups spend less time navigating paperwork and more time making a difference at their schools.

How Beacon Nonprofit can help your parent group

Whether your PTO is getting established or needs help staying on top of annual requirements, Beacon offers support for two important parts of running a nonprofit.

Ready to formalize your PTO?
BeaconComplete helps parent groups establish a nonprofit and prepare to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Formalizing your group can help build credibility, create a stronger foundation for fundraising, and provide structure that carries from one board to the next. BeaconComplete guides you through the process, including EIN registration, corporate bylaws, and preparation and submission of your 501(c)(3) application.

Already established? Stay on top of your annual filing.
Eligible nonprofits may need to file IRS Form 990-N each year to maintain their tax-exempt status. Beacon’s 990-N Filing Service handles the preparation and filing, provides deadline reminders, and sends confirmation when it’s complete—making one important annual responsibility much easier to manage.

And there’s an extra benefit for the PTO Today community: PTO Today Community members save 10% on both services, while PTO Today Plus members save 20%.

Plus, The PTO Today community gets exclusive savings

To celebrate our new partnership, we're excited to offer exclusive savings on Beacon services.

The PTO Today Community

Receives:

10% off BeaconComplete Nonprofit Formation
10% off 990-N Filing Service

PTO Today Plus Members

Receive:

20% off BeaconComplete Nonprofit Formation
20% off 990-N Filing Service

It's another way PTO Today Plus continues to deliver valuable resources, trusted partnerships, and exclusive member benefits throughout the year.

Stay tuned! We'll be sharing more resources soon

This partnership is about more than discounts. Over the coming months, we'll be sharing practical articles, tips, and resources to help answer questions like:

Does our parent group need to become a nonprofit?
What's the difference between incorporating and becoming a 501(c)(3)?
What is a 990-N, and does our group need to file one?
What should every new PTO board know about staying organized and compliant?

Because we know most volunteers didn't sign up to become nonprofit experts. You stepped up because you wanted to make a difference for your school community. We're here to help with the rest.