Governance of Charitable Organizations and Related Topics

In 2007 the IRS revised the annual information return filed by tax exempt organizations, adding new requirements for organizations to answer questions about governance, management, and disclosure. This resource from the IRS provides general information on nonprofit governance including: mission, organizational documents, governing body, governance and management policies, financial statements and Form 990 reporting, and transparency and accountability; Form 990 tips and FAQs; and links to the Form 990.