What is a 990n? Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, is used by small, tax-exempt organizations for annual reporting and can only be submitted
What is a 990n?
Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, is used by small, tax-exempt organizations for annual reporting and can only be submitted electronically.

Who qualifies for 990n?
Who Uses Form 990-N? Today, all nonprofits with gross receipts under $50,000 must submit Form 990-N. If a nonprofit has fluctuating income from year to year, it should file the e-postcard if average revenues were $50,000 or less for the prior three consecutive years.
How much does it cost to file 990n?
Average Fees for Not-for-Profit Organizations

Form | Title | Fee in USD |
---|---|---|
990EZ | Short Form Return for Organizations Exempt from Income Tax | $500-$750 |
990 | Return for Organization Exempt from Income Tax | $750-$1,500 |
1041 | US Income Tax Return for Estate and Trusts | $400-$850 |
709 | US Gift Tax Return | $500-$650 |
How do I get a copy of my 990n?
If an organization wants a complete copy of its Form 990 (one that includes donor information), it can file Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. There is a fee of $57.00 for each return copy.
What happens if a nonprofit does not file taxes?
What happens if our nonprofit fails to file? If a charitable nonprofit fails to file the 990 on time, there can be penalties for late filing and income tax liability. If a nonprofit fails to file for three years in a row, the nonprofit’s tax-exempt status will be automatically revoked.
What is the difference between Form 990-N and 990-EZ?
Form 990-N, also known as the e-postcard, is the Internal Revenue Service’s electronic form required for tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts less than $50,000. Form 990-EZ is the IRS form required for midsized tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts between $50,000 and $200,000.
Is a private foundation tax-exempt?
A private foundation cannot be tax exempt nor will contributions to it be deductible as charitable contributions unless its governing instrument contains special provisions in addition to those that apply to all organizations described in 501(c)(3).
Can I file a 990-n late?
There is not penalty for late submissions. While there is no penalty assessment for filing Form 990-N late, organizations that fail to file required Forms 990, 990-EZ or 990-N for three consecutive years will automatically lose their tax-exempt status.
Are 990s public record?
The IRS requires all U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits to make public their three most recent Form 990 or 990-PF annual returns (commonly called “990s”) and all related supporting documents. Websites like Economic Research Institute, and Pro Publica have free search tools to access 990s.