Affiliation Report Due October 31, 2025
All PTAs are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and have a duty and responsibility to follow the laws and regulations of the IRS and the State of Louisiana to maintain the tax-exempt status as well as other charter requirements of Louisiana PTA and National PTA. The Active Affiliation Report includes seven items. The files for 2025-26 are now submitted through the Givebacks.com platform under the COMPLIANCE menu item. To upload the files, log into the PTA’s account at npo.Givebacks.com. You will then see the 7 required forms. If your unit is having any problems in completing your Active Affiliation Report, email affiliation@LouisianaPTA.org.
Submit Member Dues
PTAs submit $4.50 to LAPTA for each person who is a member. LAPTA forwards $3.25 to National PTA and retains $1.25 for LAPTA. Please submit new dues on a monthly basis. To submit dues, log into your npo.givebacks.com account associated with the PTA. Under the Memberships Menu, select Remit State Dues. There are two bank account set ups needed to submit dues: 1) The STRIPE account must be set up which takes a day or so to be finalized AND 2) linking the ACH payment on the "Remit State Dues" page to the bank account. Find further directions at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks and LouisianaPTA.org/submit.
Givebacks Is Here to Help You Succeed
At Givebacks, your success is our mission. Whether you are part of a state or local PTA, our Partnerships Program Manager, is all about making sure you have the tools, training, and support you need to reach your goals. We make it easy for you to focus on what matters most — growing your impact and supporting your community. See more information at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks.
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Training and Workshops – Book personalized training sessions by emailing Valerie Licata at valerie.licata@givebacks.com.
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1:1 Support – Schedule personalized sessions to learn how to get the most out of the platform, master using powerful features, and boost fundraising results. Schedule one-on-one training now.
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Technical Assistance – Need troubleshooting or help with technical questions? Email our Support Team at support@givebacks.com.
Update Your IRS Name
Years ago, many of the Local PTAs were named "PTA Louisiana Congress" when they applied for their IRS EIN to designate that they were under the Louisiana PTA tax umbrella. This is not necessary anymore. We encourage all PTAs with PTA Louisiana Congress as your name with the IRS to change it to your actual name. To do this, LAPTA created a Canva template to make it as easy as possible. The first page includes the instructions, page two is for PTAs, and page 3 is for PTSAs. You also need to have minutes from a meeting making a motion to change the name from the old to the new and signed by two officers. If you file IRS Form 990 EZ or Form 990, then you can change your name on that form or you can use the Canva template. If you file Form 990N, you cannot change your name on that form and you have to use the Canva template to submit the letter separately. See more information about filing federal taxes on the Treasurer page.
New President? Start Here!
If you are a new President, welcome and thank you! Here is a quick overview of how and where to get started. Email us if you have questions at President@LouisianaPTA.org or view the full LAPTA Board Members.
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Go through every link under every menu item of this website to quickly view each page. This will give you a good overview.
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Get familiar with Givebacks. See details at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks.
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Have all officers register at LouisianaPTA.org/register.
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View training documents and webinar schedule at LouisianaPTA.org/training. Officers are required to complete 4 training credits which can be done in one of five ways. We make it easy!
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Schedule a one-on-one training with Jennifer Hale at Leader.Develop@LouisianaPTA.org if you need more help.
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View and save the toolkits at LouisianaPTA.org/toolkits.
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Email Philip Davis for a copy of your Bylaws and their expiration date. See details at LouisianaPTA.org/bylaws.
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Email Peggy Mauer with any membership questions. View your 2025-26 membership goal and plan your membership kick-off.
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Create a Welcome Packet to go out in the schools' first day packets. See LouisianaPTA.org/resources for examples and other helpful templates and resources.
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Know your LUR# (Local Unit Registration Number) issued by National PTA. This is needed on most LAPTA or National PTA correspondence.
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Meet with your outgoing President and get all the files, passwords, details, advice, and more.
Membership Goals
Louisiana PTA has a 2025-26 goal of 10,250 members for its 103rd year. Membership is at the heart of PTA and plays a vital role in the success of Local PTAs, Louisiana PTA, and National PTA. LAPTA had 10,388 members for 2024-25 year. Thanks to everyone who helped to spread the important message and mission of PTA. For your Local PTA Unit's 2025-26 membership goal, download the Local PTA Membership Goals PDF below or contact Peggy Mauer, LAPTA Membership Chair, at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org. Create your own Membership Thermometer with this Canva Template.
2025 LAPTA Membership Theme
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The next LAPTA Membership Theme receiving 57% of the votes is .... Growing the Future Rooted in Tradition! This theme plus "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler with PTA" and "PTA: A Work of Heart" are available now on Canva for you to personalize with your PTA name if you like. Go to LouisianaPTA.org/resources in the "Templates" section for links. Email Beth at President@LouisianaPTA.org if the Canva links give you trouble.
Friends of LAPTA & Vendors at Training Days
Friends of LAPTA financially support LAPTA and our mission and vision of supporting all children and families. To become a Friend of LAPTA, see the different opportunities below. Please support our Friends of LAPTA! Sign up to become a Friend of LAPTA and financially support our goals and mission! We have 5 levels of support. We also have Vendors at our training events in August where pricing ranges from $0 to $250.
Mission Partners
Mission Partners are nonprofits or other groups whose focus is to improve the lives of children and whose mission aligns with the PTA mission. These like-minded associations and coalitions might include a teacher or librarian group, foster care, a mental health group, and so many more. To become a Mission Partner or learn more about it, visit LouisianaPTA.org/missionpartners.