Form 990 for PTAs & PTOs
Wondering how PTAs and PTOs can make use of Form 990?
Difference between PTA & PTO
The National PTA is a formal membership organization headquartered in Chicago with a 105-year history of working for children. Local groups that choose to belong to the PTA must pay dues to state and national organizations and abide by the rules set by those.
PTO is a more generic term. It usually represents the thousands of groups that remain independent of the PTA.
Responsibilities of PTA
PTA is committed to advocacy on behalf of all the children in the nation. The official PTA’s motto is “Every child. One voice.” PTA aims to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Exempt status & filing requirements
The official PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association. A PTA starts local units through state-level associations. Each local unit is an independent nonprofit and is set up in accordance with state and federal laws.
PTOs can be started by anyone, but will need to go through their own process to become tax exempt.
If you have any questions about filing Form 990 for your PTA or PTO, reach out to the e-filing experts at ExpressTaxExempt by phone at 704.839.2321 or by email at [email protected].
