Nonprofit Federal Compliance
Services (Form 990)

As a nonprofit consultant, we often advise filing the IRS 990-EZ Voluntary instead of the 990-N to be transparent with the public. Your 990 is more than just a mandatory filing⁠—it is the face of your organization and an opportunity to show the public that your organization is well organized. The IRS 990-EZ itemizes financial data for public inspection, while the IRS 990-N filing does not. Also, many states require a Form 990 to be filed along with annual solicitation renewals and will not accept the 990- N to meet this requirement. Further, major donors and foundation grantmakers often rely on reviewing the IRS 990 filings of nonprofits to make giving decisions. If you are still interested in the 990-N, please fill out our Evaluation Tool. Explore our services for your specific form 990 requirements below.

If your nonprofit’s gross receipts are less than the $50,000 threshold, you may be required to submit Form 990-N, sometimes referred to as the e-Postcard. You will need to submit this document electronically no later than five months and 15 days after the end of the fiscal year.

Submitting Form IRS 990-N can fulfill your annual reporting requirements, as can the other IRS 990 filings for nonprofits: Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Small non-profits can typically file the 990-N form if their gross receipts and income are $50,000 or less. This threshold must include all money received before subtracting expenses or costs. Very often, start-up nonprofits operating for three years or less may fall into this category. However, it’s important to note that some nonprofit organizations cannot follow the IRS 990-N filing process, even when their gross receipts are less than the $50,000 threshold.  Organizations in this category must follow other IRS 990 filings for nonprofits. Contact BryteBridge to learn more and speak with a consultant.

Submitting Form IRS 990-N can fulfill your annual reporting requirements, as can the other IRS 990 filings for nonprofits: Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Small nonprofits can typically file the 990-N form if their gross receipts and income are $50,000 or less. This threshold must include all money received before subtracting expenses or costs. Very often, start-up nonprofits operating for three years or less may fall into this category.

However, it’s important to note that some nonprofit organizations cannot follow the IRS 990-N filing process, even when their gross receipts are less than the $50,000 threshold.  Organizations in this category must follow other IRS 990 filings for nonprofits. Contact BryteBridge to learn more and speak with a consultant.