Category: Compliance
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What to Do When Organizations Refuse to Share Copies of Their Form 990’s
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I can remember applying for a job with a nonprofit organization, and I asked for copies of three years of their IRS Form 990’s so that I could prepare for the interview. Reviewing their Form 990’s would give me great insights into their mission, programs, board governance and management practices. …
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Illinois Nonprofit Compliance: The State’s Version of Form 990—and Why It Shows Up Earlier Than You Expect
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Most nonprofit leaders know that filing the federal Form 990 is part of maintaining tax-exempt status. What many do not realize—until a letter arrives—is that Illinois has its own parallel system of oversight that operates alongside the IRS. At the center of that system is the AG 990-IL, which functions…
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Just Checking: Nonprofit Compliance Checklist
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Did you know that tax exempt organizations are 2 times more likely than tax payers to be late with filing annual returns with the IRS? There are approximately 3.05 million registered organizations in the United States (IRS, April 28, 2025). Of this number, 1.13 million registered organizations, or 37%, have…
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Unlock the Hidden Potential of IRS Form 990
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When you hear “IRS Form 990,” what do you think about? Things like financial reporting, audits, and compliance, right? Let me ask another question: How often do you read your organization’s Form 990? You probably only review the form before sending it off to the IRS or when a funder…
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Just Checking: What You Need to Do Right Now to Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is In Compliance
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Did you know that tax-exempt organizations are 2 times more likely than tax payers to be late with filing annual returns with the IRS? According to the IRS, there are about 2.95 million registered nonprofit organizations in the United States. Of this number, 1.065 million registered organizations, or 36%, lost…