Your Contributions Make an Important Difference

Contributions to the Annual Fund are used for important programs and projects, as well as day-to-day operations at Maryland PTA.  Since it is impossible for Maryland PTA to fund all of the worthy and important programs it would like to support, it must depend on the generosity of PTA members and supporters, through contributions to our Annual Fund.

Through the Annual Fund, PTA members and donors are able to have a profound and lasting impact on the broad community we represent—parents, teachers, students, and communities.   Because of our donors and members demonstrated dedication, compassion, and commitment, PTA is able to address important community issues, such as arts in education, parent involvement  and healthy lifestyles.

Your gift will be put to work immediately on behalf of all of Maryland’s children.  Thank you for your support of PTA and its mission. 

Annual Fund donations can be made by simply mailing a check (made payable to Maryland PTA), a letter outlining the purpose of the gift, to the following address:

Maryland PTA
5 Central Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

How was your last Fundraiser?

Maryland PTA is looking for Fundraisers that work, that are easy, that get the most bang for your volunteer hours. We are putting together a list of the most PTA friendly or productive fund raising activities. Our hopes are to share this information back to all locals via your councils. We would like to save those incoming fundraising chairs the hard work of finding quality ways to support your PTA programs and activities.

We are looking for Company name, Contact information, a short description of the program works and its benefits. Please send your responses to FundingResources@mdpta.org  with MD PTA Fundraising Survey in the Subject Line.

Is your local a Unit in Good Standing?  
(Refer to Article IV of your local bylaws)

    Can you report the following?

• Current Bylaws - Bylaws have been reviewed and/or amended and submitted to MDPTA for approval within the last three years. The bylaws template is available on line at www.mdpta.org.
• Payment of Membership Dues - Maryland PTA (state) = $1.50 per PTA member and National PTA (national) = $2.25 per PTA member - Membership cards are sent by MDPTA in sheets of 10. Dues ($3.75 per member-total) are remitted to the MDPTA office on a monthly basis;state forwards national portion. Individuals can/should be encouraged to join at any time. PTA"s must pay for each card or return unused cards to MDPTA office.
• Maintain membership of at least 25 members - Only members of a local PTA who have paid dues for the current year may participate in the business of that PTA.
• Current incorporation in the State of Maryland - Contact MD PTA for incorporation status or check online at www.dat.state.md.us;click on Business Data Search, then Business Enttity Information and follow search instructions. Be sure to submit your Personal Propery Return to the State of Maryland before April 15th each year.
• Submit name and address of PTA President to the MDPTA office
• IRS and Taxes - File the appropriate tax form with the IRS, 4.5 months after end of fiscal year. Form 990N (new effective FY07/08) - if average gross income <$25,000 over 3 years. Form 990EZ  - if average gross income >$25000 over 3 years. Form 990 - if average gross income >$100,000 over 3 years. Be sure to send a copy to the MDPTA office.
• Insurance - Bonding, liability and directors and officers liability insurance are required. In order to meet the requirements for bonding insurance, a financial audit must be completed at the close of each fiscal year or upon a change of Treasurer. Be sure to send a copy of your audit to the MDPTA office.
• Audit/Financial Review on file with the MDPTA by October 1st each year.

Being a unit in good standing allows your local unit to be eligible for membership awards, credential cards for National PTA Convention and Maryland State Convention and/or participate in the business of the organization.

Have you checked the status of your unit's incorporation? 

If you are not considered  "In Good Standing" by the Maryland Department of Assessments, you need to contact them (410-767-1350) to find out what is required to bring you into Good Standing. Not being in good standing can result in the loss of your incorporation and the protection it provides.  It will cause your local to not be in good standing, and thus not be able to participate in several of our programs and benefits.  This loss of standing by the MD Dept of State is usually a result of not filing your property tax report. 

THIS REPORT NEEDS TO BE FILED WHETHER YOUR PTA/PTSA OWNS ANY PROPERTY OR NOT!!!

Check your status at www.dat.state.md.us

• Click on Business Data Search
• Click on Business Entity Search
• Then enter either the PTA name as originally submitted OR enter the Incorporation number for your PTA.
• When you see your PTA, click on general information
• This will give you an overview of the status of your PTA.        

What's going on.......

    2011 Maryland PTA Convention Awards

             .....good things are happening in Maryland!