How to Fill Out Schedule G (Form 990)

Schedule G (Form 990) at a glance

What it is: Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. December 2024) is Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities.

Where and when to file: Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 17, 18, or 19; or if the organization entered more than $15,000 (checked November 11, 2026) on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

A filled-in Schedule G (Form 990) example: a food pantry reports mail fundraising

Schedule G (Form 990) example filled out, example: a food pantry reports mail fundraising
Hope Haven Pantry attaches Schedule G to Form 990. It answered Yes on Form 990, Part IV, line 17, because it raised funds by mail. The picture shows page 1, and none of its entries is real. The pantry checks only Mail solicitations, so the other boxes in Fundraising activities stay empty. It had no agreement with a professional fundraiser, so it checks No and Yes stays empty. It is registered to solicit contributions in Ohio only, so line 3 lists Ohio.

How to fill out Schedule G (Form 990), box by box

Name and employer identification number

Schedule G (Form 990) example filled out, name and employer identification number

Enter the Name of the organization and the Employer identification number.

Fundraising activities

Schedule G (Form 990) example filled out, fundraising activities

Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply. a Mail solicitations b Internet and email solicitations c Phone solicitations d In-person solicitations

Also check e Solicitation of nongovernment grants, f Solicitation of government grants and g Special fundraising events, if they apply.

Agreement with a professional fundraiser

Schedule G (Form 990) example filled out, agreement with a professional fundraiser

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes or No.

If “Yes,” list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 (checked November 11, 2026) by the organization.

States where the organization is registered

Schedule G (Form 990) example filled out, states where the organization is registered

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

More rules for Schedule G (Form 990)

Part II: Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 (checked November 11, 2026) of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000 (checked November 11, 2026).

Part II: (a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c)).

Part II: 10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d). 11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d).

Part III Gaming: Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 (checked November 11, 2026) on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

Part III: (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/instant bingo/progressive bingo (c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col. (a) through col. (c)).

Part III: 7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d). 8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d).

Part III, line 9: Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities (a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? Yes or No; b If “No,” explain). Line 10a: Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended, or terminated during the tax year? If “Yes,” explain.

Part III, line 11: Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? Yes or No. Line 12: Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary, or trustee of a trust; or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes or No. Line 13: Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in a The organization's facility and b An outside facility.

Part IV Supplemental Information: Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

Sources

[1] Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. December 2024), Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities, Internal Revenue Service (the Official source link on this page).

Schedule G Form PDF Details

The Schedule G form is a significant document for organizations that engage in fundraising or gaming activities and is attached to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ as required by the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. This form becomes necessary when an organization answers “Yes” to specific questions on Form 990, Part IV, or reports over $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a, highlighting its engagement in fundraising efforts or gaming activities. It covers various aspects, from detailing fundraising activities including mail, internet, email solicitations, and special events, to gaming activities like bingo and pull tabs, ensuring organizations report revenue and expenses accurately. The form also mandates disclosure of agreements with individuals or entities for professional fundraising services, listing the highest paid contractors and detailing the state registrations for solicitation. Moreover, the Schedule G form helps maintain transparency regarding how funds raised through these activities are spent or allocated, serving as a crucial tool for both compliance and public inspection. Through its detailed parts and sections, the form ensures that organizations involved in such activities maintain a level of transparency regarding their operations, aligning with federal regulations and public expectations.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameSchedule G Form
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields193
Avg. time to fill out45 sec
Other names 2021 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ). Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities