Benefits of being a local PTA unit include:

  • Federal and State exempt status
  • Group liability and bonding insurance at reduced premium rates
  • Leadership training opportunities
            -  Regional leadership workshops
            -  Convention workshops (coming soon)
            -  National PTA webinars and eLearning
  • Support services provided by our state board and office staff
  • Online PTA Local Leader Kit
  • Numerous materials available at www.pta.org
  • Regular publications and updates available through PTA

Your Local Unit

Local PTA and PTSA units are chartered by the Hawai'i State PTSA, and fall under the Hawai'i State PTSA's 501(c)(3) non-profit status. There are some basic requirements that must be met to ensure that your local unit remains in good standing. Be sure to check out our Hawai'i Local Units Standards of Affiliation requirements to ensure that you are in compliance. Safeguard you non-profit status - it is precious!

Important Financial Requirements

  • IRS 990 form – must be filed annually
  • Hawai'i GET:
            -  Form G-45, semi-annually – usually due January 20th and July 20th
            -  Form G-49, annual reconciliation – usually due July 20th
  • Hawai'i Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) – annually, if required
  • Hawai'i State PTSA Unit in Good Standing Form – due by February15th   
  • Two signers on each check

PTA Bylaws

  • Local unit bylaws align with the Hawaii State PTSA bylaws, which align with the National PTA
  • Local unit bylaws must be updated and/or amended every 2 - 3 years
  • To update bylaws, be sure to utilize the Bylaws Template on the Hawai'i State PTSA website
  • Email redline version to the Hawai'i State PTSA at [email protected]
  • Bylaws must be reviewed and approved by Hawai'i State PTSA bylaws committee prior to membership vote