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Which Form 990 Should Your Nonprofit File? Free Checker

Answer four questions to see whether your nonprofit files the 990-N e-Postcard, Form 990-EZ, the full Form 990 or Form 990-PF, plus your due date. Based on current IRS thresholds; not legal or tax advice.

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Type of organization Gross receipts this tax year ($)

Gross receipts last year ($)

Gross receipts 2 years ago ($)

Total assets at the end of the year ($) Fiscal year ends in

Gross receipts means total money received from all sources before expenses. “Normally” uses the average of the years you enter (leave earlier years at 0 if the organization is newer).

Your nonprofit most likely files

Form 990

Average gross receipts$0

Filing due dateMay 15

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Where to fileElectronically

How it works

Form 990 filing thresholds

Form	Who generally files it
990-N (e-Postcard)	Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
990-EZ	Gross receipts under $200,000 and total assets under $500,000
990	Gross receipts $200,000 or more, or total assets $500,000 or more
990-PF	All private foundations
None	Churches and certain church-related organizations, among other exceptions

Returns are due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the fiscal year ends, for example May 15 for a December year end. Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF can be extended 6 months with Form 8868. Read the full guide: which Form 990 should your nonprofit file.

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FAQ

Form 990 questions

Which Form 990 does a small nonprofit file?+

Organizations with gross receipts normally of $50,000 or less can file the 990-N e-Postcard. Those under $200,000 in gross receipts and $500,000 in total assets can file the 990-EZ. Larger organizations file the full Form 990.

When is Form 990 due?+

On the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of your fiscal year. For a calendar-year organization that is May 15. An automatic 6-month extension is available with Form 8868 for Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF.

Do churches have to file Form 990?+

Churches, conventions or associations of churches and their integrated auxiliaries are generally exempt from filing Form 990. They must still file Form 990-T if they have $1,000 or more of gross unrelated business income.

What happens if a nonprofit does not file a 990?+

An organization that fails to file a required return for three consecutive years automatically loses its tax-exempt status. Late filers can also face penalties.

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