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First 30 Days PTO Treasurer

Your First 30 Days as a Parent Group Treasurer

Taking on the role of PTO/PTA Treasurer can be both rewarding and challenging. As the financial point person for your parent group, you’re responsible for ensuring that funds are managed effectively and transparently. You’ll also be providing this information to your group so that they may make sound and accurate decisions. However, your experience in…

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Everything You Need to Know About a Nonprofit Board of Directors

Are you ready to change the world (or at least your little part of it) with your new non-profit organization? Having an understanding of the requirements for the board of directors, as well as the functions of the board, is vital to your success. First off, do nonprofits legally have to have a board of…

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Unlocking and Maintaining 501(c)(3) Status for PTO or PTA

Being “tax-exempt” means organizations do not have to pay federal taxes under the United States Tax Code. If your charity applies for and receives 501(c)3 tax exemption designation, which is popularly known as “the charitable tax exemption,” it will allow exemption from federal corporate and income taxes for most revenue coming into your organization. Benefits…

Monthly PTA Treasurer Duties

PTO / PTA Treasurer Duties: A Month-to-Month Guide

Raising your hand to be your PTO or PTA Treasurer might seem like a straightforward task. How complicated can it be to manage your Parent Teacher Association or Organization finances? In reality, the role carries significant responsibility. From adhering to your group’s bylaws to complying with IRS regulations if you’re a tax-exempt organization, the financial…

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The Nonprofit Officer Exit: 5 Steps for a Compliant Transition

In this week’s Two Minute Treasurer Tip Podcast, Cyndi discusses the topic of the nonprofit officer transitions. The officer exit is an occurrence every small nonprofit will go through, with some going through it each year. Here’s a transcript, with an audio below. Transitioning treasurers in an organization usually requires a fair bit of training.…

PTA Treasurer Summer Duties

PTO & PTA Treasurer’s Summer Checklist

10 Ways for Parent Group Treasurers to Wrap Up and Prepare As a busy parent volunteer, we know how busy the school year can be, and how quickly it can fly by. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved summer break filled with sunshine, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Savor those moments of bare…

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How to E-File Your 990-N

Calling all small nonprofit organizations with annual revenue under $50,000! MoneyMinder and our partners at BryteBridge are here to simplify your 990-N filing process with a solution that will take minutes, not hours, of your time. About the IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) IRS Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, allows you to meet your…

Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit

How to Prepare for Your Nonprofit Group’s Audit

Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about how to prepare for your audit. Ideally, you will have been preparing for your group’s audit, or sometimes it’s called a financial review, all year long by tracking transactions, reconciling your bank accounts, and basically keeping your paperwork organized. If…

Two Minute Treasurer's Tip Podcast

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you’ve become your group or club’s treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you’ve been lovingly assigned out of necessity, this can be a rewarding responsibility—and a vital one to your club’s success. So, first and foremost, be proud of your newly assigned role. Next, it’s time to make sure you know what…

PTO PTA Form 990

Which Form 990 do PTOs and PTAs Need to File?

The world of tax forms can be confusing for Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Associations (PTAs). Let’s shed a little light on which form 990 to file. Why File a Form 990? The IRS sets certain rules that tax-exempt organizations, like PTOs and PTAs, must follow to keep their tax-exempt status. One of these requirements…