Nonprofit Compliance Resource Finder

The official IRS page for Form 1023, generally used by eligible organizations applying for 501(c)(3) recognition.

Confirm eligibility, application preparation needs, and whether Form 1023 is the right application path.

The official IRS page for Form 1023-EZ and the streamlined exemption application path.

Confirm eligibility for the streamlined process and whether Form 1023-EZ is appropriate for your organization.

The official IRS page for Form 8868, including extension filing information for exempt organization returns.

Confirm whether an extension is available for your return and whether filing Form 8868 changes any payment or filing obligations.

The official IRS page for Form 990 and related annual information return details.

Confirm which annual return your organization must file and review return accuracy before filing.

The official IRS page for Form 990-EZ, including purpose, filing details, and links to related instructions.

Confirm whether your organization is eligible to file Form 990-EZ instead of another annual return.

The official IRS page for Form 990-PF, including return details and related instructions for private foundations.

Confirm private foundation status, filing obligations, and return preparation requirements before filing.

IRS guidance on which exempt organizations may need to file an annual return, including Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N.

Confirm your organization’s filing requirement for the specific tax year before relying on this general IRS information.

Official IRS information about the process for applying for federal tax-exempt status.

Confirm eligibility, the correct application path, and application preparation details before filing.

IRS information about automatic revocation, why it happens, and how exempt organizations may appear on revocation lists.

Check your organization’s specific filing history and IRS status before assuming exemption is active.

California Secretary of State business entity information related to forming or maintaining a nonprofit corporation.

Check entity formation rules, statement filing obligations, and requirements from other California agencies separately.

California Franchise Tax Board information for charities and nonprofits, including state tax exemption and filing topics.

Confirm your California tax filing obligation, exemption status, and state-specific tax treatment.

California charity registration, renewal, reporting, and related forms from the Attorney General.

Confirm the correct form, due date, and filing requirements before submitting anything to the state.

California’s official charity registration and reporting portal from the Attorney General.

Confirm whether your organization must register, renew, or file specific California charity forms.

IRS information about written acknowledgments for charitable contributions and what donors may need for substantiation.

Confirm acknowledgment language, contribution type, and donor substantiation requirements for the specific gift.

Colorado filing forms that may be relevant to nonprofit entity formation or maintenance.

Use the correct current form for your entity type and confirm whether charity registration requirements also apply.

Colorado entity filing information and business organization resources relevant to forming or maintaining a nonprofit entity.

Corporate registration and charitable solicitation registration are separate; confirm both when applicable.

Colorado charity registration information, solicitation program guidance, and Secretary of State resources for charitable organizations.

Confirm Colorado registration, renewal, exemption, and reporting requirements directly with the Secretary of State.

IRS information about which exempt organization documents may need to be available for public inspection or copying.

Confirm which records apply to your organization and how public disclosure rules apply to your specific documents.

Florida’s official Check-A-Charity lookup system for charity registration information.

Verify IRS status, other state records, and any discrepancies in charity registration information separately.

Florida Sunbiz information for filing a nonprofit corporation online.

Review charitable solicitation, tax exemption, and annual reporting obligations after forming the corporation.

Florida’s official charitable solicitation registration information from FDACS.

Confirm whether your organization must register, renew, claim an exemption, or file additional Florida documents.

IRS information about Form 990-N e-Postcard filing requirements for small exempt organizations.

Confirm your gross receipts, filing history, and whether Form 990-N is the correct return for your organization.

Illinois Attorney General charity information, registration, and oversight resources.

Confirm whether your organization must register, file annual reports, or meet other Illinois nonprofit requirements.

Official IRS links for federal nonprofit tax-exempt organization topics, including exemption, annual filing, public charity resources, and related IRS guidance.

Use the specific IRS page or form instructions for your organization’s situation before making a filing decision.

IRS information about lobbying activity and how it may affect different types of tax-exempt organizations.

Confirm your organization type, activity level, and applicable limits before relying on general lobbying guidance.

New York’s official Charities Bureau portal for charitable organization registration and filing information.

Confirm whether your organization must register, file, or renew in New York.

New York’s official charities registry search for organization registration information.

Verify IRS status, other state registrations, and any missing or outdated registry information separately.

New York tax department guidance about sales tax exemption for eligible organizations.

Confirm whether your organization qualifies for exemption and which state tax documents to file.

North Carolina business registration resources that may be relevant when forming or maintaining a nonprofit corporation.

Entity formation and charitable solicitation rules are separate; confirm which North Carolina filings apply to your organization.

North Carolina charitable solicitation licensing guidance, registration paths, and related charity division resources.

Confirm whether your organization must obtain or renew a North Carolina charitable solicitation license.

North Carolina charity licensing information, charitable solicitation resources, and Secretary of State charity division links.

Confirm whether your organization needs a North Carolina charitable solicitation license, renewal, or exemption filing.

North Carolina nonprofit corporation formation and maintenance forms from the Secretary of State.

Entity forms do not replace charitable solicitation licensing; confirm both corporate and charity requirements when applicable.

Ohio charity registration lookup tools and public information available through the Attorney General portal.

Search results should be confirmed against current Ohio registration requirements, filing status, and agency guidance.

Ohio filing requirement information for charitable organizations, including registration and reporting guidance.

Review current Ohio filing rules directly because deadlines, thresholds, exemptions, and supporting documents can change.

Ohio charity registration guidance, account access information, and registration-related instructions from the Attorney General.

Confirm whether your organization is required to register in Ohio and whether exemptions, renewals, or additional filings apply.

Ohio charity registration exemption information and related guidance from the Attorney General.

Do not assume an exemption applies; confirm eligibility and any required exemption filing directly with Ohio.

Ohio charity registration forms and filing materials for charitable organizations.

Confirm which Ohio forms apply before filing; form availability and requirements may change.

Pennsylvania bureau-level information for entity filings, business services, and charitable organization program access.

Charity registration and entity filing requirements are not the same; confirm which Pennsylvania program applies to your organization.

Pennsylvania charity registration information, filing guidance, program notices, and links for charitable organization compliance.

Confirm whether your organization must register or renew in Pennsylvania before soliciting contributions or filing state charity documents.

Pennsylvania charity lookup tools and public registration information for organizations listed with the state.

Search results should be confirmed against the organization’s current registration, filing status, and any agency instructions.

Pennsylvania charity information, registration-related guidance, and links to state charity program resources.

Use this as a starting point only; confirm current Pennsylvania registration, renewal, exemption, and reporting duties with the Department of State.

IRS information about political campaign intervention restrictions for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Confirm whether planned communications or activities could be considered political campaign intervention before acting.

IRS links and guidance related to private foundations, including rules, filings, and foundation-specific compliance topics.

Confirm whether your organization is classified as a private foundation and which rules apply to its activities.

IRS information about reinstatement options after automatic revocation of tax-exempt status.

Confirm the correct reinstatement path, effective date implications, and required application materials for your organization.

The IRS search tool for federal tax-exempt status, public organization information, and available IRS records.

Check state registration, current state compliance status, and legal standing separately from IRS records.

Texas Secretary of State business organization forms, including forms that may apply to nonprofit entities.

Confirm the correct filing and whether another Texas agency also has requirements before submitting forms.

Texas Secretary of State guidance about nonprofit organizations and state filing considerations.

Confirm Texas formation, governance, tax, and charitable solicitation requirements for your organization.

Texas Comptroller information about tax exemptions and exemption-related state rules.

Confirm whether your organization qualifies for a Texas exemption and how to complete the application process.

IRS information about unrelated business income tax, including general concepts and related filing considerations.

Review your organization’s specific revenue activities before deciding whether unrelated business income tax applies.

Virginia charitable solicitation registration information, forms, and agency guidance for organizations soliciting contributions.

Confirm whether your organization must register, renew, file financial information, or qualifies for an exemption in Virginia.

Virginia tax information for nonprofit organizations, including exemption-related topics and state tax responsibilities.

State tax guidance does not determine federal tax-exempt status; confirm requirements with Virginia Tax and the IRS as needed.

Virginia corporate forms and filing fee information that may apply to nonprofit/nonstock corporations.

Select forms carefully and confirm whether charity registration or tax filings are also required.

Virginia entity search and filing access through the SCC Clerk Information System.

This is an entity filing/search system; confirm separate charitable solicitation requirements with the appropriate Virginia agency.

Washington charity search results and public filing information through the state filing system.

Search results should be checked against current agency instructions before relying on a registration status.

Washington corporations and charities information, filing portals, and agency links for nonprofit-related state requirements.

Confirm whether your organization has corporation, charity, fundraiser, renewal, or reporting requirements in Washington.

Washington organization and charity search results available through the state filing system.

Search results should be reviewed with current agency instructions before relying on a registration or filing status.

Washington tax guidance for nonprofit organizations, including exemptions, business activities, and tax responsibilities.

Tax treatment varies by activity; confirm whether your nonprofit qualifies for any exemption before relying on it.