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This document is a tax form used by private foundations to report their financial information to the IRS. It includes sections on revenue and expenses, balance sheets, capital gains and losses, excise tax calculations, and statements regarding activities. The form is required for private foundations as mandated by the IRS to ensure compliance with tax regulations and to report their charitable distributions and assets.

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How to fill out 990-pf

1. Gather the necessary financial documents and records of your private foundation.
2. Ensure that you have your Employer Identification Number (EIN) ready.
3. Start filling out Part I of Form 990-PF, which summarizes your foundation's revenue, expenses, and assets.
4. Complete Part II to provide information about your foundation's disbursements to charities and other qualifying activities.
5. Fill out Part III to report on the foundation's balance sheet, including assets and liabilities.
6. Complete Part IV, which requires information on the foundation's governance and management practices.
7. Provide detailed information in Schedule A about your foundation's public support and charitable activities.
8. If applicable, complete Schedule B (Schedule of Contributors) to list major contributors to the foundation.
9. Prepare and attach any supplementary schedules required based on your foundation's activities.
10. Review the form for accuracy and completeness before filing it electronically or by mail.

Who needs 990-pf?

1. Private foundations, which are typically established by individuals, families, or corporations to make charitable contributions.
2. Organizations that are required to report their income, expenses, and distributions to the IRS each year.
3. Foundations subject to the annual filing requirement under the Internal Revenue Code.

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What is 990-pf?

Form 990-PF is an annual reporting return that must be filed by private foundations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. It provides information about the foundation's finances, including its income, expenditures, and grants.

Who is required to file 990-pf?

All private foundations are required to file Form 990-PF annually, regardless of their income levels.

How to fill out 990-pf?

To fill out Form 990-PF, foundations must provide detailed information about their financial activities, including their assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and distributions made to charitable causes.

What is the purpose of 990-pf?

The purpose of Form 990-PF is to provide transparency about the operations and financial status of private foundations and to ensure compliance with federal tax laws.

What information must be reported on 990-pf?

Form 990-PF requires reporting of the foundation's revenue, expenses, grants, asset holdings, and compensation of trustees and officers.