The 990 is a public document that you can search for on the websites for the Secretary of State or the Attorney General where the organization is incorporated. In addition, 990s are available from a variety of open source and subscription sources. You may also request them from an organization or from the IRS.
The IRS must make Forms 990-T filed by charities publicly available; use Form 4506-A PDF to request copies. Copies of Forms 990-T on DVD may be purchased from the IRS. See Copies of scanned exempt organization returns available.
The 990 is a public document that you can search for on the websites for the Secretary of State or the Attorney General where the organization is incorporated. In addition, 990s are available from a variety of open source and subscription sources. You may also request them from an organization or from the IRS.
Part VI asks for information regarding an organization's members, if any, and any local chapters, branches or affiliates. Much of Part VI focuses on who is responsible for governing the organization. In most organizations, this includes a governing body such as a board of directors, or trustees.
Part VII requires reporting of two types of compensation: 1) reportable compensation (amounts reportable on a person's Form W-2 (box 5) or Form 1099 (box 7)) and 2) other compensation.
Many nonprofits hire tax preparers/accountants to prepare the organization's Form 990. You may be able to find a qualified accountant through your state association of nonprofits.
Unrealized gain or loss on investments may be grouped with “investment income” on the financial statements. Form 990 does not take into account unrealized gain or loss in arriving at total revenue, thus it is a reconciling item on Schedule D.
Reportable compensation generally means compensation reported in Box 1 or 5 (whichever amount is greater) of the employee's Form W-2 PDF, or in Box 1 of a non-employee's Form 1099-NEC. Other compensation PDF generally means compensation that is not reportable compensation.
Column (F) asks for the amount of “other compensation” which generally includes any compensation that is not included in box 1 or 5 of Form W-2, in box 1 of Form 1099-NEC or in box 6 of Form 1099-MISC.