Whirled Peas
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Sun Feb-06-05 12:32 AM
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Does anyone know how to obtain a copy of the financials of a 501c3? |
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Don't 501(c)(3)'s have to file financials on January 31st? How would one obtain a copy of a favorite 501(c)(3)'s financials files with the IRS?
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RPM
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Sun Feb-06-05 12:35 AM
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1. not sure if you can see those.... |
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while you probably could file a FOIA request, I think the Internal Revenue Code has a provision that prohibits others from seeing tax returns that aren't their own (thanks Mr. Nixon)
Not sure, and too many beers now to consult the code; I got an A in Federal Tax Practice and Procedure though....
We'll talk later, after I can straighten out my eyes and look at teh code....
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Sgent
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Sun Feb-06-05 12:55 AM
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501(c)3 have to file an information return 5 months after the end of their fiscal year -- and there is provision for a 3 month extension.
The non-profit must provide a copy of their latest file return on request of the public (in writing), during normal business hours, or by mail. Also, you can go to www.guidester.org and lookup most non-profit information/returns for free if you know their business name or location.
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RPM
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Sun Feb-06-05 12:58 AM
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3. well, that's good to know |
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i wasn't sure you could even see those
:toast: to you
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Andy_Stephenson
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Sun Feb-06-05 01:13 AM
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super simian
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Sun Feb-06-05 02:03 AM
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I think the poster might have meant www.guidestar.org. It is a national database of nonprofit organizations. I think you might have to be a subscriber to see an org's 990 through this site: that is a tax return that every nonprofit is required to file and becomes a matter of public record.
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Sun Feb-06-05 06:03 AM
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Sorry, I meant http://www.guidestar.org/Registration is required, but viewing 990's is free -- its the more complicated stuff that requires payment.
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