can a non-profit org have multiple accounts?
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can a non-profit org with 501c3 (school pto) have more than one paypal business account? we'd like one account that would be tied to the organization bank account for donations, and another for use by a related organization, such as for use by an auction committee. The auction committee could then just send money to the pto's primary paypal account, without having access to the bank account.
Appreciate any information on whether this is possible, or if there's another way to split access to the primary business paypal account, since it would likely be linked to the bank account.
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It's possible providing you have separate bank accounts, credit cards and email addresses. In other words, you cannot share bank accounts, credit cards or email addresses between PayPal Accounts. Also note, with PayPal's Website Payments Standard you cannot link PayPal Accounts.
If you plan to have multiple web sites.
One method: You can run multiple web sites through one PayPal Business Account however, there are limitations. One method that works well for many online businesses is to have a business name that does not associate you with any specific web site.
For example, your business name could be Acme Limited. This is the name that would show up on customer's transactions even if they purchased from John's Mower Parts or Mary's Handbags.
You can customize each web site with a different business graphic logo but, because, you are limited to one PayPal Business or Premier Account, your actual business name needs to be neutral.
It's also a good idea to explain to your customers that when they see their statement, the billing compay, Acme Limited, is the parent company of John's Mower Parts or Mary's Handbags.
Another method: If you have two separate companies with different sets of accounting books and different business bank accounts and/or credit cards, you can have two separate PayPal accounts.
And another option if you use Website Payments Pro. There is an option to have "Child Accounts". It's not something you can setup yourself, it must done by PayPal. You must contact PayPal's Customer Service for assistance.
Regards,
skier

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