Carrie's Corner: Form 990

Staying in compliance with the government is an important part of nonprofit governance. We've had a few questions about the Form 990, recently. Here is a quick overview.

The Form 990 is an annual information return that tax-exempt organizations must file. It is the IRS' primary tool for gathering information about tax-exempt organizations. Organizations also use the form to share information with the public about their programs, many foundations and grantmaking organizations require them.

 Below are the resources and tools on the Form 990 that I most often recommend.