JOIN OUR ASSOCIATION

• Apply for Tax-Exempt Status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Incorporate by filing articles of incorporation with the N.C. Secretary of State (If already incorporated in NC, a discounted fee may apply)
• Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Write, review or amend organizational bylaws for tax-exempt status filing
• Register with the N.C. Department of Revenue to obtain a Certificate of Registration Account ID number for sales and use tax exemptions.
• Apply with the state of NC to serve as the Registered Agent and Registered Office for the nonprofit organization
• Complete Form E595E, Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption used to claim exemption from sales tax on purchases of otherwise taxable items.
• Maintain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by filing IRS Form 990

• Maintain the organization’s 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by filing IRS Form 990 by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of the organization’s fiscal year
• Serve as the organization’s Registered Agent with the State of NC
• Access to resources for PTOs and Booster Clubs
• Provide internal controls and financial policies and procedures for treasurers and conducting fundraisers
• Provide forms and procedures for operating fundraisers
• Assistance in developing the nonprofit’s annual budget
• Assistance with the preparation of the treasurer’s report
• Ask questions of a CPA with over 25 years of non-profit experience

*Membership renewal is determined by the organizations fiscal year-end.