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IRSTax-Exempt Organizations (990 Series)

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Form 990-SL: 990 or 990-EZ (Sch L)

Form 990‑SL is the short‑form annual information return for small tax‑exempt organizations that normally file Form 990 or 990‑EZ. It is used by 501(c)(3) charities with gross receipts normally ≤ $200,000 and total assets ≤ $500,000.

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IRS Form 990-SL - 990 or 990-EZ (Sch L)

Form 990‑SL is the short‑form annual information return for small tax‑exempt organizations that normally file Form 990 or 990‑EZ. It is used by 501(c)(3) charities with gross receipts normally ≤ $200,000 and total assets ≤ $500,000.

It captures revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, program service details, and governance information such as board composition.

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  • 1A single typo in the gross receipts figure can trigger a $10,000 penalty.
  • 2Incorrect gross receipt total
  • 3Missing or incomplete Schedule A (public charity status)
  • 4Signature missing or unsigned electronically
  • 5Wrong filing year on the top of the form

Plain English

If your nonprofit is small enough, you file the 990‑SL instead of the longer 990. It tells the IRS basic financial numbers, activities, and governance details in a few pages. The form is shorter, but still required each year.

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Organization Info

2 items

Organization Name and EIN

Legal name of the tax-exempt organization and its EIN.

Requiredtext
Address and Website

Current mailing address and website URL if applicable.

Requiredtext

Revenue

1 items

Total Revenue

Sum of all revenue including contributions, program service revenue, investment income, and other revenue.

Requiredamount

Expenses

1 items

Total Expenses

Sum of all expenses including program services, management, and fundraising.

Requiredamount

Assets

1 items

Net Assets

Total assets minus total liabilities at end of the reporting period.

Requiredamount

Compliance

1 items

Tax-Exempt Status

Certification of continued compliance with tax-exempt requirements.

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Signatures

1 items

Officer Signature

An authorized officer of the organization must sign.

Requiredsignature
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Check the IRS “Where's My Refund?” portal or the IRS e-File status page to confirm acceptance. For paper filings, request a return receipt from the IRS.

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Quick Facts

Small 501(c)(3) organizations that meet the receipt and asset thresholds file this form.
It captures revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, program service details, and governance information such as board composition.
The return is due the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization’s fiscal year end (typically May 15 for calendar‑year filers).
File electronically via the IRS FIRE system or mail a paper copy to the IRS address listed in the form’s instructions.
Errors can trigger penalties, cause loss of tax‑exempt status, or delay public disclosure of the organization’s finances.
Gather the prior year’s financial statements, count board members, and verify receipt/asset totals. Complete the form online or on paper, sign, attach required schedules, and submit by the deadline. Keep a copy of the filed return and any supporting documents.

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