We have an ongoing program to enhance our building so we have a building fund (which is up to 6k a year and is where our "membership dollars" reside. We also maintain a portion of our money in our make a difference program that is comprised of direct contributions to help our families in need during holiday times and throughout the year when warranted to support needy school children eduation (i.e. need new shoes to wear the new braces and learn to walk as a part of their developmental program). We also mandate a 3k general fund transfer from year to year so yes we do have a high transfer amount. This year however, as opposed to our 3 earlier years, we have worked hard to spend down our general fund to the 3k carry over point to ensure that the school's children benefit from their fundraising efforts. So although there is a high carry over without explanation, once you know how to "read our books" you can understand the origins of things...
I am curious if there are any PTO groups that actually carry over money for their budgets into the next year. In other words you keep the money in your checking accout (ie. $12,000.00). :confused:
