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.

Is Form 990 a public document?

Form 990 (including its schedules and attachments) is, for the most part, a public document. Both the IRS and the filing organization are required to provide a copy of most of the Form 990, as filed, upon request.

Do non profits have to share their financials?

Earning trust through financial transparency and accountability goes beyond what the law requires, but let’s start there: Nonprofits are required to disclose certain financial information to the public upon request; board members have access to financial information in order to fulfill their fiduciary duty to the …

What tax form does a nonprofit corporation file?

IRS Form 990
The IRS Form 990 is the reporting form that many federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS each year. This form allows the IRS and the general public to evaluate a nonprofit’s operations; it includes information on the nonprofit’s mission, programs, and finances.

How to obtain a copy of an exempt organization tax return?

Mail the form to the applicable IRS office listed below: IF you want… THEN file Form 4506-A with… A copy of a return, report or notice — see Copies of Exempt Organization Returns are Available.

How can I obtain a copy of an organization’s annual return?

You have the right to inspect, and obtain a copy of, a tax-exempt organization’s: in person at the organization’s principal office, or its regional or district offices, during regular business hours. You may also request copies of such materials in writing. The organization may charge a reasonable fee to cover copying and mailing costs.

How can I get a copy of an exemption application?

How can I get a copy of an organization’s exemption application or annual information return from the IRS? To request a copy of either the exemption application (including all supporting documents) or the annual information or tax return, submit Form 4506-A, Request for Public Inspection or Copy of Exempt Organization PDF .

Where can I find a copy of my tax return?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard) Use Tax Exempt Organization Search to view Forms 990-N individually or to download the entire database. Specific individual return requests are not available on USB. The USB includes all of the individual returns filed each month.