Have you BoosterChecked?
Check the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status of your school booster club
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Where do we get our results?
- Results come from the IRS EO BMF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File) and Parent Booster USA.
- The IRS typically updates their records monthly, while Parent Booster USA records are updated daily.
Having trouble?
- If you aren't sure how to spell an organization's name, try using only the first few letters of each word.
What do the bubbles mean?
- Organization name: The registered name, DBA name, subordinate name, or parent organization name as it would be found in the IRS EO BMF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File).
- EIN: Employer Identification Number — also known as a federal tax id number.
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- Create an account or log in to an existing account.
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Why is 501(c)(3) status important?
It means donations to your organization are tax-deductible, and exempts your group from paying federal income tax.
No c3 status? Means your booster club must file a corporate tax return and can’t solicit tax-deductible donations.
Is your school booster club operating properly?
Protect your volunteers and your tax-exempt status.
Structure
Is your organization structured appropriately, both federally and with your state?
Financial procedures
Are your financial procedures putting you at an increased risk of theft?
Fundraising procedures
Are funds raised being used solely to support the organization's mission?
Insurance
Does your organization have proper insurance, and why is this needed?
View our minimum standards for operating a school booster club.
Learn essentials and best practices for operating your booster organization.
