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Question 1: How is an Umbrella Booster Organization different from our current setup or managing club funds through the school bookstore?

An Umbrella Booster Organization centralizes all team and club fundraising under one nonprofit structure, ensuring consistent compliance, financial transparency, and shared resources, while still allowing groups to retain their identity. Managing funds through a school bookstore often limits flexibility, delays access to funds, and places a heavier administrative burden on school staff.

Question 2: With an Umbrella Booster Organization, will individual booster clubs still be able to manage their own sponsorship and donation funds?

Yes, individual booster clubs will still manage their own sponsorship and donation funds, but under the Umbrella Booster Organization’s oversight to ensure compliance, transparency, and proper reporting.

Question 3: Will ReBooster provide training on organizational roles, nonprofit compliance, and the process we need to follow for tax purposes? If not, where will we receive this information?

Yes, ReBooster will provide training on organizational roles, nonprofit compliance, and tax filing processes to ensure each club operates correctly and stays compliant. We provide training through our Booster Club Academy.

Question 4: Will individual Booster Clubs still be allowed to conduct additional fundraising outside of ReBooster? If so, will those funds be subject to any fees or deductions because ReBooster services were not used?

Yes, individual Booster Clubs can conduct additional fundraising outside of ReBooster, and no fees or deductions will be applied to funds they raise independently.

Question 5: Will all Booster Clubs operate under a single Parent Umbrella EIN, or will each Booster Club need to obtain its own EIN?

All Booster Clubs will operate under a single Parent Umbrella EIN; individual clubs will not need to obtain their own EIN. Each program will be listed under the 501(c)(3) of the Umbrella Organization.

Question 6: What will ReBooster’s relationship be with the organization? Will they work directly with individual team clubs, or will they coordinate through the Umbrella Board?

ReBooster will serve as a support and service provider to the organization, offering fundraising tools, compliance support, and training, while coordinating efforts through the Umbrella Booster Club Board. ReBooster will primarily coordinate through the Umbrella Board rather than working directly with individual team clubs.

Question 7: What role will the school, athletic department, and/or district office play in the formation and structure of the Umbrella Booster Club Board?

The school, athletic department, and/or district office will offer oversight, guidance, and approval to ensure the Umbrella Booster Club Board operates within district policies and serves all student programs. However, they will not serve as board members or hold voting rights.