Illinois Parent
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I'm not sure where to go with this question, but am hopeful that someone here can give me a clue.
The short version:
My daughter's school PTO has filed for and received a tax-exempt status and 501 (c) 3, making donations to them deductible. The problem is that this group is not following it's own by-laws governing the basics, like elections. If the 'proper authorities' were notified, what could happen? Could they loose their status, thus jeopardizing the existence of an organization set-up for the benefit of the students? Who would be the 'proper authorities' to contact anyway?
As you can guess, this is a sticky situation, and I am not trying to blow the whistle and have the organization dismantled. I am worried, however, that the ill considered steps being taken by the current board could put this organization in just this position. I am hoping to track down proof, or at least applicable law, to notify them that continuing on this course could be a fatal mistake, with our kids being the ones to suffer.
Suggestions, advice and applicable law are desperately needed. I only have a week to get this figured out before the fatal moves will be made. Thanks
The short version:
My daughter's school PTO has filed for and received a tax-exempt status and 501 (c) 3, making donations to them deductible. The problem is that this group is not following it's own by-laws governing the basics, like elections. If the 'proper authorities' were notified, what could happen? Could they loose their status, thus jeopardizing the existence of an organization set-up for the benefit of the students? Who would be the 'proper authorities' to contact anyway?
As you can guess, this is a sticky situation, and I am not trying to blow the whistle and have the organization dismantled. I am worried, however, that the ill considered steps being taken by the current board could put this organization in just this position. I am hoping to track down proof, or at least applicable law, to notify them that continuing on this course could be a fatal mistake, with our kids being the ones to suffer.
Suggestions, advice and applicable law are desperately needed. I only have a week to get this figured out before the fatal moves will be made. Thanks