Nonprofit Annual Reporting and Compliance Calendar Audit
Missing compliance deadlines can result in fines, automatic revocation of tax-exempt status, and loss of good standing. This calendar audit ensures all annual compliance requirements are tracked, assigned, and completed on time throughout the year.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Quarterly review
- Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
- Role: Executive Director / Operations Manager
- Total Items: 29
IRS Federal Filings
Track all IRS filing requirements.
- IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ filed or extension filed by due date?
- Form 8868 extension deadline tracked if extension was filed?
- Form 990-T filed if unrelated business income over $1,000?
- Payroll tax deposits and quarterly 941 filings current?
- W-2s and 1099s filed by January 31 deadline?
State Filings
Track state compliance requirements.
- State annual report or biennial report filed with secretary of state?
- Charitable solicitation registration renewed in all required states?
- State tax exemption certificates current?
- State payroll tax and unemployment insurance filings current?
- State copies of Form 990 filed where required?
Grant Reporting Deadlines
Track all grant reporting requirements.
- All grant reporting deadlines on compliance calendar?
- All interim grant reports submitted on time?
- All final grant reports submitted on time?
- Federal grant reporting per OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) current?
Employment Compliance
Track employment law compliance requirements.
- Form I-9 employment eligibility verifications current for all employees?
- Required federal employment posters displayed?
- Workers compensation insurance current?
- FMLA compliance reviewed if organization has 50+ employees?
- ACA employer mandate compliance tracked if applicable?
Insurance Coverage Review
Verify insurance coverage is adequate.
- General liability insurance current and adequate?
- Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance current?
- Property insurance covering organization assets current?
- Cyber liability insurance reviewed for adequacy?
- Special event insurance obtained for major events?
Required Board Actions
Verify annual board actions are completed.
- Annual budget approved by board before fiscal year start?
- Audit or financial review report reviewed and accepted by board?
- Officers elected or reaffirmed per bylaws schedule?
- Governance policies reviewed and updated as needed?
- Form 990 presented to board before filing?
Related Nonprofit Checklists
- Nonprofit Document Retention Policy Compliance Review
- Nonprofit Executive Succession Planning and Emergency Preparedness
- Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status Protection Annual Review
- Nonprofit Board Committee Effectiveness Review
- Nonprofit Volunteer Onboarding and Orientation Checklist
- Nonprofit Grant Tracking and Fund Accounting Ledger Review
- Nonprofit Donor Receipt and Acknowledgment Compliance Audit
- Nonprofit Annual Audit Readiness Review
Related Governance Compliance Checklists
- Nonprofit Board Meeting Preparation Checklist - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Bylaws Annual Review and Compliance Audit - FREE Download
- IRS Form 990 Annual Filing Preparation Checklist - FREE Download
- State Charitable Registration and Renewal Compliance Checklist - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Executive Director Annual Performance Review - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Process - FREE Download
- New Nonprofit Board Member Orientation Checklist - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Board Governance Self-Assessment - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Whistleblower Policy Compliance and Implementation Review - FREE Download
- Nonprofit Document Retention Policy Compliance Review - FREE Download
Why Use This Nonprofit Annual Reporting and Compliance Calendar Audit?
This nonprofit annual reporting and compliance calendar audit helps nonprofit teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for executive director / operations manager professionals, this checklist covers 29 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Annual Reporting and Compliance Calendar Audit cover?
This checklist covers 29 inspection items across 6 sections: IRS Federal Filings, State Filings, Grant Reporting Deadlines, Employment Compliance, Insurance Coverage Review, Required Board Actions. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly review. Each completion takes approximately 1-2 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Annual Reporting and Compliance Calendar Audit?
This checklist is designed for Executive Director / Operations Manager professionals in the nonprofit industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.