The Form 990: More Than a Tax Return

Unlike corporate tax returns, Form 990 is publicly available. Anyone — donors, media, watchdog organizations, potential employees — can read it on GuideStar/Candid. This makes accuracy and presentation critically important. AI helps prepare a Form 990 that is both compliant and presents the organization accurately.

Core Form 990 Preparation

FORM 990 REVIEW CHECKLIST:

PART I - SUMMARY:
- Mission statement: Is it current and accurate?
- Program service accomplishments: Do they clearly describe
  impact, not just activities?
- Revenue and expense figures: Do they tie to audited financials?

PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
For each program, draft a description that includes:
1. What the program does (activities)
2. Who it serves (beneficiaries)
3. How many it serves (quantitative metrics)
4. What impact it achieves (outcomes, not just outputs)

CURRENT PROGRAM DATA:
[Paste program descriptions, metrics, and expenses]