https://www.futurefund.com A free fundraising platform for schools. Raise money more efficiently for your PTA, school, booster club, or Ed Fund. en-us Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:03 -0700 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:15:29 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/sell-california-pta-membership-online https://www.futurefund.com/sell-california-pta-membership-online FutureFund has been named an approved membership vendor by the California State PTA (CAPTA). CAPTA Units can use FutureFund to sell memberships online, with dues apportionment being handled and remitted automatically by FutureFund. CAPTA units can also use FutureFund to offer PTA members exclusive perks to help grow membership sales. As always, California PTA units can use FutureFund for free. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:11:43 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-form-990n-for-your-pta https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-form-990n-for-your-pta Form 990-N is a short IRS filing, but it still requires accurate information and careful attention to detail. PTA treasurers need to confirm eligibility, pull the correct gross receipts figure, complete each section of the e-Postcard correctly, and save their proof of submission. Follow these steps from Beekeeper to prepare and submit clear records every year. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:50:12 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-annual-financial-report-for-pta https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-prepare-annual-financial-report-for-pta Preparing a PTA’s annual financial report means accounting for every dollar raised and spent, reconciling accounts to the final month, and presenting the numbers to the board. Follow these steps from Beekeeper to produce a yearly summary that supports IRS forms, protects volunteers, and creates a reliable record for future treasurers. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:07:32 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/what-to-do-when-pta-recieves-1099-k https://www.futurefund.com/what-to-do-when-pta-recieves-1099-k If your PTA received IRS Form 1099-K this year, congratulations! You earned a lot of money through card or online platform payments. Now you just need to make sure the info on your copy matches what’s in your records, and how to spot common problems so they don’t trip up the rest of your tax preparation. Beekeeper’s guide shows you how. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:25:24 -0800 https://www.futurefund.com/futurefund-partners-with-california-state-pta-to-provide-futurefund-connect-for-free https://www.futurefund.com/futurefund-partners-with-california-state-pta-to-provide-futurefund-connect-for-free This partnership keeps PTAs strong, compliant, and connected by making essential tools free and accessible to every unit across California. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:11:49 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser https://www.futurefund.com/hoop-a-thon-fundraiser Hoops-A-Thons are engaging and easy-to-run fundraisers for elementary and high schools. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your Basketball Hoop-A-Thon a success with FutureFund, including tips on using our free platform to organize volunteers and collect pledges. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:48:52 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/lift-a-thon-fundraiser https://www.futurefund.com/lift-a-thon-fundraiser Lift-A-Thons are engaging and easy-to-run fundraisers for high schools. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your Lift-A-Thon a success with FutureFund, including tips on using our free platform to organize volunteers and collect pledges. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:30:10 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/science-says-were-awful-at-event-planning https://www.futurefund.com/science-says-were-awful-at-event-planning From last-minute stress to uneven volunteer turnout, group events often collapse under predictable psychological barriers. This article explores the science behind planning failures—and the simple, proven strategies that help parents and staff organize smoother, more successful events. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:28:44 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-organize-end-season-team-party https://www.futurefund.com/how-to-organize-end-season-team-party Close out the season on a high note! Use this guide to organize RSVPs, sign-ups, and coach gifts for your end of year team party, so that your team’s celebration runs smoothly from setup to send-off. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:48:49 -0700 https://www.futurefund.com/three-lessons-from-launch-2025 https://www.futurefund.com/three-lessons-from-launch-2025 At LAUNCH 2025, PTA leaders in Texas shared real challenges: high fundraising fees, volunteer burnout, and declining memberships. Title I schools in particular are losing critical funds to third-party fees, while volunteers struggle with fragmented tools. Parents want to engage but need clearer, easier ways to do so. These conversations highlight the need for platforms like FutureFund to remain free for schools, simplify volunteer work, and help PTAs grow their membership by embracing modern solutions.