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Form 990 for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation, describing its mission, program services, governance, and financial information for the year 2021. The organization focuses on enhancing Santa

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How to fill out form 990

1. Gather necessary financial documents, including balance sheets, income statements, and prior year forms.
2. Identify the appropriate tax year for which you are filing the form.
3. Begin filling out the basic information about your organization, such as name, address, and employee identification number (EIN).
4. Complete Part I, which summarizes your organization’s revenue, expenses, and changes in net assets.
5. Fill out Part II, detailing your organization's program accomplishments.
6. Complete Schedule A for public charities or Schedule B for organizations that received contributions.
7. Include Schedule G if applicable, which addresses professional fundraising services.
8. Review the compensation section to report salaries and other benefits for high-level employees and board members.
9. Check Part V for changes in your organization and any governance practices.
10. Finalize and review all parts of Form 990 for accuracy before submission.
11. File the completed Form 990 with the IRS by the deadline.

Who needs form 990?

1. Nonprofit organizations with gross receipts over $200,000 or total assets over $500,000.
2. Certain tax-exempt organizations such as charities and foundations.
3. Organizations required to disclose financial information to maintain their tax-exempt status.
4. Public charities that actively solicit donations from the public.

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What is form 990?

Form 990 is an annual information return that tax-exempt organizations, non-profit organizations, and certain other organizations must file with the IRS to provide information about their activities, governance, and financial status.

Who is required to file form 990?

Organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as private foundations and other specific non-profit entities, are required to file Form 990.

How to fill out form 990?

To fill out Form 990, organizations should gather financial statements, details on their mission and programs, compensation information for key employees, and complete the form according to the IRS guidelines, ensuring all required sections are filled accurately.

What is the purpose of form 990?

The purpose of Form 990 is to provide transparency to the public about the operations and finances of tax-exempt organizations, ensuring compliance with tax laws and enabling the IRS to assess whether organizations qualify for tax-exempt status.

What information must be reported on form 990?

Form 990 requires organizations to report information such as financial data (revenues, expenses), program service accomplishments, governance structure, compensation of key personnel, and any significant changes in operations or structure.