ARTICLE | Revised October 25, 2024

Instructions for Filing 990-N Returns

1. Go to: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-e-postcard

2. Click on “Submit Form 990-N.”

3. Sign in using either the Login.gov or ID.me options.  You may have to use multi-factor authentication.

4. This will be the home page for 990-N filings:

  5. To create a new 990-N filing, click “Manage E-Postcard profile.”

  6. Fill in the organization’s EIN and click “Add EIN.”

  7. Click “Create New Filing.”

  8. Select the organization’s EIN from the dropdown and then click “Continue.”

  9. Fill in the boxes with the organization’s information.  Under “Has your organization terminated or gone out of business?” select “No,” and under “Are
      your gross receipts normally $50,000 or less?” select “Yes.”  Then click “Continue.”

10. Fill in the organization’s information and the Principal Officer’s information.  Click “Submit Filing” to submit the return. 

11. From the home page, click “Manage Form 990-N Submissions” to view the status of the 9990-N filing.  The “Status” column will state if the 990-N is
       pending or if it has been accepted.