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This document is the Form 990 filing for the George Mason Environmental Law Clinic, under section 501(c)3. It details the organization’s financial activities, program services, and governance information for the calendar year 2015, highlighting its mission to serve clients unable to protect their interests while litigating issues of broad social significance.

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How to fill out form 990

1. Gather financial statements for the organization including income, expenses, and balance sheet.
2. Collect necessary documentation such as IRS determination letter and board meeting minutes.
3. Start filling out the form beginning with basic organization information like name, address, and employer identification number.
4. Complete the section detailing the organization's mission, primary programs, and accomplishments.
5. Fill out the financial sections, including revenue details, functional expenses, and net assets.
6. Report compensation for highest-paid employees and contractors.
7. Provide a breakdown of fundraising expenses if applicable.
8. Complete any required schedules that pertain to your organization (e.g., Schedule A for public charities, Schedule B for contributors).
9. Review all entries for accuracy and completeness.
10. Submit the completed Form 990 by the deadline, which is typically the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization's fiscal year.

Who needs form 990?

1. Nonprofit organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and other subsections of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Organizations with gross receipts over a certain threshold (generally $200,000) or total assets that exceed $500,000.
3. Charitable organizations to maintain transparency and provide financial information to the IRS and the public.

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What is form 990?

Form 990 is a tax form that tax-exempt organizations in the United States must file annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide information on their financial activities, governance, and compliance with tax regulations.

Who is required to file form 990?

Tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts above a certain threshold, private foundations, and certain nonprofit organizations are required to file Form 990.

How to fill out form 990?

To fill out Form 990, organizations must gather their financial statements, governance structure information, and other required details, and complete the form by providing the necessary information in designated sections, either electronically or on paper.

What is the purpose of form 990?

The purpose of Form 990 is to provide the IRS and the public with a transparent overview of a tax-exempt organization's financial health, governance practices, and how it spends its funds.

What information must be reported on form 990?

Form 990 requires organizations to report details such as revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, compensation of highest-paid employees, governance policies, and program accomplishments.