What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status?

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Having 501(c)3) IRS tax exempt status provides a number of benefits: exemption from federal income tax; tax-deductible contributions; possible exemption from state income, sales, and employment taxes; reduced postal rates; exemption from federal unemployment tax; and tax-exempt financing.

How Do I Start a PTO – Parent Teacher Organization?

Close-up of a "SCHOOL BUS" sign, signifying how a PTO organization can support education in your community.

How do I start a Parent Teacher Organization – PTO?
One way for parents to be support their child’s school is to join their Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). But what if your child’s school doesn’t have one? How are PTOs different from PTAs?