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QuickStart Guide

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Congratulations! You're in charge of a school booster club! Now what!? Download a copy of our QuickStart Guide for important tips to get started on the right foot.

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DIY - Guide for Filling Out IRS Form 990

Tax-exempt organizations are required to file an IRS Form 990-series tax return at the end of each fiscal year to maintain their tax-free status. This guide introduces...

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Sample Budget

BUDGETJuly 1 - June 30 ACTUAL TO DATE**October 1 Concession Sales $1,000 $500 Bake Sales $800 $850 Coupon Book Sales $1,000 $0 Gift Wrap Sales $2,000 $0 Personal Donations $2,000 $2,500...

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Guide to Conducting an Internal Financial Review

Guide to Conducting an Internal Financial Review School support organizations (booster clubs) should conduct a financial review of the organization's financial practices each year. This review...

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DIY - Guide for Obtaining an EIN

The EIN (Employer Identification Number), also known as a TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number), is essentially a Social Security number for a business. This number is needed to file...

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Fundraising and Freeloaders: How Your Booster Club Can Pick Up the Slack

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