Parent Booster USA Inc.

Parent Booster USA Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting school support organizations, such as parent teacher organizations (PTOs) and high school booster clubs, by helping them manage state and federal government paperwork required for fundraising groups.

History and Founding

Parent Booster USA was founded in 2004 by Sandra Pfau Englund, a nonprofit and tax law attorney. Englund's experience as a working mom volunteering for her son's school PTO highlighted the complexities of managing a group's finances and tax-exempt status, prompting her to establish the organization to help other parents and booster groups navigate these challenges.

Mission

The organization's primary mission is to provide peace of mind for parent volunteers, school administrators, and school district leadership by offering guidance on tax-exempt status, incorporation, state registrations, fundraising, and sales tax issues. Parent Booster USA enables its member organizations to operate as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations under its group ruling, eliminating the need for individual organizations to file Form 1023 or pay the associated IRS filing fees.

Services and Impact

Parent Booster USA supports over 6,000 member organizations across 50 states and the District of Columbia, maintaining a high annual renewal rate of 95%. The organization offers information, training, and resources to help set up and operate booster clubs and PTOs effectively. Additionally, it provides a toolkit for school officials to manage booster clubs more efficiently.

Leadership and Expertise

Sandra Pfau Englund, the founder, is a recognized expert in nonprofit law with a career spanning over 25 years. She has been featured in prominent publications such as NBC's TODAY show, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. Englund holds a law degree and a Master's in Public Administration from George Washington University, as well as a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University.

External Links

For detailed information and resources, please refer to established sources on nonprofit organizations and booster clubs.