We make it easy to start a booster club.

So, you want to start a booster club — now what? We'll tell you.

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  • Step 1: Incorporate in your state.
    Incorporation protects your volunteers’ assets from personal liability.
    We'll handle the process of obtaining your Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, or whatever it's called in your state. Just complete the fiscal year profile in your Registration Dashboard so we are able to file1 on your behalf.
  • Step 2: Obtain a federal EIN.
    Booster clubs need their own EIN, also known as a federal tax ID. This number will allow your donors to look up and verify your tax-exempt and charitable status.
    We'll take care of this too! Usually, after you've been incorporated. Please note that an SSN will be required.
  • Step 3: Get tax-exempt status.
    IRS 501(c)(3) status is needed to participate in grant and scrip programs, and to allow donations to be tax-deductible.
    Members joining under our group exemption will receive immediate tax-exempt status2. No need to file IRS forms or pay the federal filing fee.
  • Step 4: Register with your state.
    Most states require registration prior to fundraising or conducting BINGO or raffles; you also must apply for state sales tax exemption (if available).
    Good news! We'll handle the paperwork, so you can focus on your mission. Just complete the fiscal year profile in your Registration Dashboard so we are able to file1 on your behalf.
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State filing fees (fees charged by the state in which you operate) are not included in the cost of membership. Some filing types may not be available in every state. See more on state fees.
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IRS rules indicate that you are recognized as tax-exempt the moment we add you to our official subordinate listing. It can take around a year or sometimes longer for organizations to appear in the IRS Business Master File (BMF). Some less flexible donors may be unwilling to issue grants or donations until this time. See more on proving your exemption.
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QuickStart Guide

Congratulations! You've inherited a booster club. Now what? Don't suffer from a failure to launch. Let us help you to get this ship off the ground.

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Get the book!

PBUSA's founder, Sandra Pfau Englund's book, School Fundraising: So Much More than Cookie Dough, has been called the "booster club bible" by many school volunteers who have it on hand for all their meetings. Get your copy of the book today.

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