990

noun

An IRS form for tax-exempt organizations (such as charities).

Meanings

noun990 (plural 990s)

plural 990s

  1. USeconomicsAn IRS form for tax-exempt organizations (such as charities).

    Tax-exempt non-profits are required to provide their three most recent Form 990s if you ask, per the National Council of Nonprofits.

    2020 June 19, Scottie Andrew, “What to consider as you donate to a social justice fund”, in CNN
    1 more example

    Like other tax-exempt nonprofits, AIEF must file a Form 990 every year with the IRS, but donors are redacted from the version that is made accessible to the public.

    2023 November 18, Murtaza Hussein, “Meet the Secret Donors Who Fund AIPAC’s Israel Trips for Congress”, in The Intercept
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APA

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Chicago

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