What documents do I need to provide for my charity registration?

The documentation requirements for new clients are slightly different than for clients we've previously worked with. Here's what we'll need: 

All clients, please provide these documents for your most recently completed fiscal year:

• Signed IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, or 990-N

  • It must be either signed by an officer of the organization on page 1 or we need a signed copy of your 990 e-filing transmittal (either IRS Form 8879-EO or IRS Form 8453-EO)
    
    

• List of current individuals who hold these roles

  • Officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer)

  • Board of directors

  • Key executives (individuals who have authority over decisions made by the organization)
    
    

• Audited, Reviewed, Compiled, or Internal Financial Statements
  • An audit is required by several states
  • If your organization's revenue exceeds $500,000, please provide audited financial statements 
  • If the organization's revenue is between $200,000 and $500,000, you may be able to submit  reviewed financial statements instead
  • If your organization's revenue is less than $200,000,  you may not need to provide externally audited or reviewed documents. If you did not have an accounting review or audit, we will send you a template to provide your internal financials 

New clients, please additionally provide these documents:

• Articles of Incorporation

• Bylaws signed by two officers

• Conflict of Interest Policy

• Signed IRS Form 1023 or 1024 - lost it? Here's how to get a copy

• IRS Determination Letter - lost it? Here's how to get a copy

• If applicable: Current list of offices, branches, chapters, or affiliates