Booster clubs and parent organizations are separate and distinct entities from the district. You are responsible for all filings required by any applicable government or organization, including the UIL, State of Texas and U.S government. 

GISD aims to provide as many resources as possible to assist your group in adhering to rules and guidelines required by the district, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), and state and federal governments. 

Additionally, any accounts you control must be handled through separate bank accounts created through complete control of your organization, including the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and account name. These accounts and their records can not be maintained on district property or by district personnel.

It is a requirement for all Booster Clubs to view the Virtual Training Video and complete the Virtual Training Form in addition to submitting the required forms as explained below for every school year to boosterclub@garlandisd.net.

A few guidelines:

• Existing booster clubs that were approved by the District in the prior school year may continue to operate and engage in fundraising activities. These clubs will still be required to attend the annual training and submit required documentation by Sept. 15 each school year.
• New booster clubs establishing themselves for the new school year will not be able to perform any activities, presale flyers, or fundraising until the annual training is completed, and all required documentation has been submitted to the District by Sept. 15 each school year. All booster clubs will be validated and approved by the District to operate each school year.

Approved 2024-25 Booster Clubs

"District-affiliated school-support or booster organizations shall organize and function in a way that is consistent with the District's philosophy and objectives, and within adopted Board policies, in accordance with applicable UIL guidelines, and financial and audit regulations." The booster clubs listed above are compliant with the IRS, the State of Texas, and the Garland ISD Booster Club requirements. These are the only booster clubs that are approved to operate in the 2024-25 school year.

• Print version - approved Garland ISD Booster Clubs 2024-25
• Print version - approved Garland ISD Booster Clubs 2023-24
• Print version - approved Garland ISD Booster Clubs 2022-23

Garland ISD Policy

• GISD 2024-25 Required Booster Club Virtual Training Video
  • Required Booster Club Acknowledgement Form
• GISD Booster Club Guidelines
• GISD Booster Club Checklist
• GISD Booster Club FAQ
• GISD Booster Club Leadership Information Sheet
• GISD Booster Club Confirmation Statement
• GISD Booster Club Financial Statement

Relations with Parent Organizations

• GE Local 
• GE Legal

Community Relations - Non-school Use of School Facilities

• GKD Local
• GKD Legal

State of Texas

Attorney General of Texas

• Charities & Nonprofits:  Registration & Filings
• Charitable Raffles 

Texas Secretary of State

• Nonprofit Organizations 

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Exemptions for Qualified Organizations 
• Sales and Use Tax 
• Franchise Tax 

University Interscholastic League UIL 

• University Interscholastic League UIL 
• Booster Club Guidelines 

Federal - Internal Revenue Service

• Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
• Employer ID Numbers (EINs)
• Life Cycle of an Exempt Organization

State Contacts

Federal Contacts