Annual filing IRS form 990-N

Created May 7, 2025 • Last Updated May 7, 2025 • For Finance

The form is due annually on May 15

We’ve been filing the 990-N “postcard” form for many years.  It is for tax-exempt organizations making under $50,000.00 per year.

IRS makes changes to their website frequently.  In 2025, Cielle used this link to find instructions for  filing 990-N.

Please note, this link might not work in subsequent years. 

https://www.irs.gov/site-index-search?search=990-N&field_pup_historical_1=1&field_pup_historical=1

If the above link does not work, then try

https://www.irs.gov

In the search field, input 990-N

You should find these are similar instructions

Submitting Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

To access the Form 990-N Electronic Filing system:

Sign in/create an account with Login.gov or ID.me: The IRS requires a Login.gov or an ID.me account to submit Form 900-N. Form 990-N filers should use the same email address associated with their IRS account.

Review the IRS Form 990-N Electronic Filing System (e-Postcard) User Guide PDF for step-by-step instructions on how to submit electronic Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Most common problems can be avoided by following the User Guide.

Sign in via  “Verify ID Me.” FYI: In 2025, Cielle could not get Login.gov to work.

https://api.id.me

If someone other than Cielle files the 990-N electronically, they will have to set up their own ID Me account.  FYI: There are many steps to set up a Verify Me account.

 

In Cielle’s case

Email address: cielle.cindy@gmail.com

Password: See LastPass for password

A security code will be sent by voice to 641 451 7622

 

Once that account has been set up, go to the IRS website and follow the prompts to find a section for filing tax forms for 

Charities and non-profits

Annual filing forms

990-series

Filling out the form with this information: 

Name, since 2017: Trillium Awakening Teachers Circle

DBA: Trillium Awakening

EIN 72-1601132

Company address: (Do we need to update with Juliet’s current address on Anderson Island?

3930 NE 105th Ave, Portland, OR 97220

Principal officer:

Cielle Backstrom

1307 S Main, Fairfield, IA 52556