Well, we are already into the 2nd quarter of the year. How confident are you in your nonprofit’s current structure? 🔹 Very confident 🔹 Somewhat confident 🔹 Not confident yet

Filing due date Form 990-N is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year. You cannot file the e-Postcard until after your tax year ends. Example: If your tax year ended on December 31, the e-Postcard is due May 15 of the following year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the due date is the next business day. If your revenue is under $50,000 you may fill out the e-Postcard Submitting Form 990-N (e-Postcard) To access the Form 990-N Electronic Filing system: Sign in/create an account with Login.gov or ID.me: The IRS requires a Login.gov or an ID.me account to submit Form 900-N. Form 990-N filers should use the same email address associated with their IRS account. Review the IRS Form 990-N Electronic Filing System (e-Postcard) User Guide PDF for step-by-step instructions on how to submit electronic Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Most common problems can be avoided by following the User Guide. https://sa.www4.irs.gov/epostcard/ You do NOT need an accountant if your revenue is under $50,000. How else do you know if you should file the e-Postcard/990N? It's on your determination letter when your organization was determined that it was an exempt entity. I copied and pasted everything from here, https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-e-postcard Remember, after 3 years of not filing, your organization's exempt status will be revoked. They have been doing this for over a decade and it is stated within your determination letter.

Happy Saturday! True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with over $6 million awarded in 2026 to organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Applications for the 2027 True Inspiration Awards will be accepted from now until May 1, 2026. To be eligible to apply for a True Inspiration Awards grant, an organization should: - Be a (i) 501(c)(3) based in the U.S. or (ii) a charitable organization based in Canada, the United Kingdom, or Singapore that can provide an opinion of counsel that confirms it is the equivalent of a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity in its home jurisdiction. Let us know in the comments when you apply! ***Don't forget to make sure that all of your required documents for your nonprofit are up-to-date and all filings "match" at the State and Federal levels. If you are not sure of what is required, review the video here. https://www.chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more

I hope you have had a positive and productive week! I just completed the nonprofit filing for a client and came across something on the 1023 EZ application that I wanted share with you. You may consider this an updated part of the application but when it comes to lobbying and political expression, I want to make sure you knew the laws. This is another area of making sure your organization is legally compliant. This is #4 of a section of the application: To qualify for exemption as a section 501(c)(3) organization, you must: - Refrain from supporting or opposing candidates in political campaigns in any way. - Ensure that your net earnings do not inure in whole or in part to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals (that is, board members, officers, key management employees, or other insiders). - Not further non-exempt purposes (such as purposes that benefit private interests) more than insubstantially. - Not be organized or operated for the primary purpose of conducting a trade or business that is not related to your exempt purpose(s). - Not devote more than an insubstantial part of your activities attempting to influence legislation or, if you made a section 501(h) election, not normally make expenditures in excess of expenditure limitations outlined in section 501(h). - Not provide commercial-type insurance as a substantial part of your activities. - Refrain from supporting or opposing candidates in political campaigns in any way. - Ensure that your net earnings do not inure in whole or in part to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals (that is, board members, officers, key management employees, or other insiders). - Not further non-exempt purposes (such as purposes that benefit private interests) more than insubstantially. - Not be organized or operated for the primary purpose of conducting a trade or business that is not related to your exempt purpose(s).

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