Nonprofit Compliance

Pennsylvania Nonprofit Compliance Calendar

Every IRS and Pennsylvania filing deadline a 501(c)(3) needs to track — what's due, when, and what happens if you miss it.

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Filings tracked

May 15

Next key deadline

3/1

Federal / state

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Miss filings 3 yrs → auto loss of tax-exempt status

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Federal filings (IRS)

Federal 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N / 990-PF

IRS Form 990 series — annual information return

Due: 15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end (May 15 calendar-year)
3 consecutive years unfiled = AUTOMATIC loss of tax-exempt status.
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Federal 8868

Form 8868 — automatic 6-month extension

Due: On or before the original 990 due date
Extends 990 deadline 6 months (Nov 15 calendar-year).
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Federal 941

Form 941 — quarterly payroll tax

Due: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Penalties + interest on late deposits.
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Pennsylvania state filings

Pennsylvania BCO-10

Pennsylvania BCO-10 Charitable Registration Renewal

Due: 15th day of the 11th month after fiscal year end (Nov 15 calendar-year)
$25/month late fee, up to $600 max; cannot legally solicit.
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Pennsylvania requirements overview

Registration: File Articles of Incorporation with the Pennsylvania Department of State (Bureau of Corporations). Apply for state tax exemption with the PA Department of Revenue.

Annual filing: Pennsylvania does not require a separate corporate annual report for nonprofits. File IRS Form 990 series annually. If registered for solicitation, file annual BCO-23 (Annual Registration Statement) with financial statements.

Solicitation: Register with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations by filing BCO-10 (Charitable Organization Registration Statement) before soliciting donations. File annual BCO-23 with financial statements. Audit required for organizations with $750K+ in contributions.

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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Deadlines reflect general rules and may not capture every exception for your organization. Always verify with your state charity regulator and the IRS. Holdings' bookkeeping tracks these for you.