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990-PF Resources
Practical resources for foundation officers and their tax preparers in completing 990-PF tax forms

Guides
Helpful guides prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in partnership with the Minnesota Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.

What You Should Know Before Signing Your Organization's Form 990-PF:
A Guide for Foundation Officers (PDF, 13 pages) - Online Version
What You Should Know Before Signing Your Organization's Form 990-PF:
A Guide for Foundation Officers (PDF, 13 pages) - Print Version
10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing a Private Foundation's Form 990-PF:
A Guide for Tax Preparers (PDF, 12 pages) - Online Version.
10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing a Private Foundation's Form 990-PF:
A Guide for Tax Preparers (PDF, 12 pages) - Print Version.

Tips

Making the Most of Your Form 990-PF

Articles

990s in the Spotlight
The once-obscure tax form emerges as a key accountability tool for nonprofits and foundations (from the Spring 2004 issue of MCF's Giving Forum newspaper).