05/08/2026
Nonprofits: don’t let May 15 turn into a fire drill.
For many calendar-year organizations, May 15 is the deadline to file your annual Form 990-series return or request an extension if one is needed.
And yes, it matters.
Your Form 990 is one of the first places donors, grant-makers, watchdog groups, and the public may look to understand how your organization operates.
Before the deadline hits, make sure the basics are covered:
✅ Which 990 form applies
✅ Whether your books are ready
✅ Whether leadership needs to review it
✅ Whether an extension is the smarter move
This is one of those deadlines that is easy to ignore… until it isn’t.
Get ahead of it now so your nonprofit can file accurately, on time, and without the last-minute scramble.
