There are 4,556 non-profit groups in Alabama at risk of losing their non-profit status in the near future. These include genealogical and historical societys, cemetery's, medical societys, sororities and fraternities, volunteer fire departments, rescue associations, environmental groups, music and arts foundations, animal relief, child protection, community outreach, hobby clubs, Eastern Star, soup kitchens, library foundations, military organizations, toys-for tots, hunting clubs, unions and credit unions, PTA's, Toastmasters, womens clubs, Rotary International, and a whole lot more. That's a lot of groups. The IRS is providing a one-time relief for organizations to play catch-up, before they shut down their organization for non-compliance.
Almost all non-profit organizations must file annual reports with the IRS. At one time those who received only small amounts of money were exempt from filing. Not any more. According to the IRS site non-profits "are required to file an annual electronic notice - e-Postcard (Form 990-N), for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006."
This IRS link has a list of all the organizations in jeopardy for all states, not just Alabama. If you are a member of a non-profit, please check the list to be sure YOUR favorite non-profit isn't listed. Sometimes the officers don't get word of the new rules, and failure to adhere to this one can really be a show stopper. Every non-profit organization should check this list and determine whether they are at risk of automatic revocation of their non-profit status because they have not satisfied annual filing requirements.
