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                                                 Charitable Activities Section 
   Form                                                                                                         You can now file reports and 
        CT-12                                 Oregon Department of Justice                                      pay by credit card using our 
   For Oregon Charities                                                                                                      online form at 
   For Accounting Periods Beginning in: 100 SW Market Street                      VOICE      (971) 673-1880 
                                        Portland, OR 97201-5702                     TTY      (800) 735-2900     https://justice.oregon.gov/ 
                                        Email: charitable@doj.state.or.us           FAX      (971) 673-1882     paymentportal/Account/Login
                                        Website: https://www.doj.state.or.us 
      2023                              Line-by-line instructions for completing the annual 
                                        report form can be found on our website. 
Section I.         General Information 
1.                                                                         Cross Through Incorrect Items and Correct Here: 
                                                                           (See instructions for change of name or accounting period.) 
                                                                           Registration #: 
                                                                           Organization Name: 
                                                                           Address: 
                                                                           City, State, Zip: 
                                                                           Phone:                               Fax:                             Amended 
                                                                           Email:                                                                Report? 
                                                                           Period Beginning:       /        /   Period Ending:        /        / 
2. Did a certified public accountant audit your financial records? - If yes, attach a copy of the auditor’s report, financial statements,
   accompanying notes, schedules, or other documents supplementing the report or financial statements.                                           Yes      No

3. Is the organization a party to a contract with a fundraising firm that relates to solicitations in Oregon? If yes, check the type of
   solicitations:   in-person; direct mail; advertising;  vending machine;  telephone; or  other solicitations.                            Yes      No
   If yes, also write the name of the fundraising firm(s) here: __________________________________________  (If you checked
   “other solicitations”, attach an explanation.)
4. Has the organization or any of its officers, directors, trustees, or key employees ever signed a voluntary agreement with any
   government agency or been a party to legal action in any court or administrative agency regarding charitable solicitation,
   administration, management, or fiduciary practices? If yes, attach explanation of each such agreement or action.  See                         Yes      No
   instructions.
5. During this reporting period, did the organization amend its articles of incorporation, bylaws, or trust documents, OR did the
   organization receive a determination or revocation letter from the Internal Revenue Service relating to its tax-exempt status?  If            Yes      No
   yes, attach a copy of the amended document or letter.
6. Is the organization ceasing operations and is this the final report?  (If yes, see instructions on how to close your registration.)           Yes      No 

7. Provide contact information for the person responsible for retaining the organization’s records.
                    Name                         Position                  Phone                   Mailing Address & Email Address 

8. List of Officers, Directors, Trustees and Key Employees – List each person who held one of these positions at any time during the year even if they did
   not receive compensation.  Attach additional sheets if necessary.  If an attached IRS form includes substantially the same compensation information,
   the phrase “See IRS Form” may be entered in lieu of completing this section.  (Oregon law requires a minimum of three directors for nonprofit
   public benefit corporations.)
                         (A) Name, mailing address, daytime phone number                                        (B) Title &              (C) 
                                                  and email address                                             average weekly           Compensation 
                                                                                                                hours devoted to         (enter $0 if 
                                                                                                                position                 position unpaid) 
   Name: 
                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Address: 
                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Phone: 
                (_ _ _)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email:_ _ _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Name: 
                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Address: 
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   Phone:       (_ _ _)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email:_ _ _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Name: 
                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
   Address: 
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   Phone: 
                (_ _ _)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email:_ _ _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
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Section II.  Fee Calculation 

9.   Total Revenue ...........................................................................................................................  9. 
     (From Part I, Line 12 (current year) on Form 990; Line 9 on Form 990-EZ; Part I, Line 12a on Form 990-PF.  For 990-N 
     filers or others, see the CT-12 instructions for how to calculate total revenue.  Attach explanation if Total Revenue is $0.) 

10.  Revenue Fee ............................................................................................................................................................................  10. 
     (See chart below.  Minimum fee is $20, even if total revenue is $0 or a negative amount.) The revenue fee is determined by the amount on line 9. 
        Amount on Line 9     Revenue Fee 
     $0          -  $24,999             $20 
     $25,000     -  $49,999             $50 
     $50,000     -  $99,999             $90 
     $100,000    -  $249,999            $150 
     $250,000    -  $499,999            $200 
     $500,000    -  $999,999            $300 
     $1,000,000  or more                $400 

11.  Net Assets or Fund Balances at End of the Reporting Period ...... 11. 
     (From Part I, Line 22 (end of year) on Form 990; Line 21 on Form 990-EZ; or Part 
     III, Line 6 on Form 990-PF.  For 990-N filers or others, see the CT-12 instructions to 
     calculate.  Attach explanation if amount is $0 or a negative number) 

12.  Net Fixed Assets Used to Conduct Charitable Activities ...........                        12. 
     (Generally, from Part X, Line 10c on Form 990 (end of year); Line 23B and possibly 
     24B on Form 990-EZ; or Part II, Line 14b on Form 990-PF.  For 990-N filers or 
     others, see the CT-12 instructions to calculate.  See the CT-12 instructions if 
     organization owns income-producing assets.) 

13.  Amount Subject to Net Assets or Fund Balances Fee ..............................................................                           13. 
     (Line 11 minus Line 12.  If Line 11 minus Line 12 is less than $50,000, write $0.)

14.  Net Assets or Fund Balances Fee ...........................................................................................................................................               14. 
     (Line 13 multiplied by .0001.  If the fee is less than $5, enter $0.  Not to exceed $2,000.  Round cents to the nearest whole dollar.)

     Are you filing this report late?   
15.                                               Yes      No.................................................................................................................  
     (If yes, the late fee is a minimum of $20.  You may owe more depending on how late the report is.  See Instruction 15 for additional information or contact the                           15. 
     Charitable Activities Section at (971) 673-1880 to obtain late fee amount.) 

16.  Total Amount Due  ...................................................................................................................................................................     16. 
     (Add Lines 10, 14, and 15.  Make check payable to the Oregon Department of Justice.)

17.  Attach a copy of the organization’s federal 990 or other return and all supporting schedules and attachments that were filed with the IRS, except that
     Form 990 & 990EZ filers do not need to attach a copy of their Schedule B.  Also, if the organization did not file with the IRS or filed a 990-N, but had
     Total Revenue of $50,000 or more, or Net Assets or Fund Balances of $100,000 or more, see the instructions.  Such organizations may be required to
     complete certain IRS forms for Oregon purposes only.  If the attached return was not filed with the IRS, then mark any such return as “For Oregon
     Purposes Only."  If your organization files IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) please attach a copy if available.
                 Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an officer/director of the organization.  I have examined this return, including all 
Please           accompanying forms, schedules, and attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. 
Sign Here                _______________________________________                                        _____________________                              _________________________ 
                       Signature of officer                                                        Date                                               Title 
                        _______________________________________                                    _______________________________________________________ 
                        Officer’s name (printed)                                                   Address 
                                                                                                   _______________________________________________________ 
                                                                                                   Phone 
Paid 
Preparer’s       ⇒ 
Use Only            _______________________________________                                        _____________________                              _________________________ 
                       Preparer’s signature                                                        Date                                               Phone 
                    _______________________________________                                        _______________________________________________________ 
                       Preparer’s name (printed)                                                   Address 

Line-by-line instructions for completing the annual report form can be found at https://www.doj.state.or.us/charitable-
activities/annual-reporting-for-charities/file-your-annual-report.  If you click the appropriate link for this year’s form, the 
instructions are included in that document.  If you would like us to send a copy of the instructions, please call us at 971-673-
1880 or send an email to charitable@doj.state.or.us.   



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Charitable Activities Section, Oregon Department of Justice 

2023 Form CT-12 Instructions 

         You can now complete and file reports online at https://justice.oregon.gov/paymentportal/Account/Login

                                                    organization’s fiscal year. If the due date falls on In  the event your  request  is  denied,  to avoid a 
                                                    a weekend or legal holiday, the due date is the      late fee, the annual report must be submitted by 
General                                             next business day.                                   the later of the due date or within 10 days after 
                                                                                                         the organization receives notice of denial of the 
Instructions                                        The Charitable  Activities Section does not use      requested extension. 
                                                    the postmark  date to determine whether an 
                                                    organization  has filed  timely.    Instead, reports 
Purpose                                             must be physically received by  the due date  to     Record Keeping 
Oregon law charges the Attorney General with        not be considered late.  See Instruction 15 Late     Please retain  a  copy  of this  report and all 
the duty and  responsibility to represent the       Fees.                                                supporting documentation for at least five years 
public’s interest in charitable organizations and                                                        after the due date. 
in assets held or received for charitable purposes. 
The Attorney  General carries  out this             Extensions for Filing 
                                                                                                         Rounding and Blank Lines 
responsibility     by   requiring     charitable    Important NoteAn extension request filed 
organizations  to register  and file periodic       with the IRS  or the Oregon Department of            Round  all amounts on the report to the  nearest 
financial reports.                                  Revenue does  NOT act as an extension with           whole dollar. Drop amounts under 50 cents and 
                                                    the Charitable Activities Section unless a copy      increase amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next 
Once submitted,  this  Form  and all attachments    is  submitted to the Charitable Activities           whole dollar.  If  the amount  is zero  write “$0.”  
become a part of the public record. Any             Section by the due date.                             Attach an explanation if lines 9 or 11 on CT-12 
interested person may examine or obtain a copy                                                           are $0.   
of an annual report of a charitable organization    An organization may apply for an extension of 
by contacting the Charitable Activities Section.    time to file.  Extension requests must be received   Do not leave any line blank. Your report may 
Reports can also be viewed  on our website at       on or before the due date of the report to avoid a   be treated as incomplete if you leave blank lines. 
https://justice.oregon.gov/Charities.               late fee.   The maximum  available extension 
                                                    period is 180 days.  An extension to file is also 
                                                    an extension to  pay  any associated  fees.          Important Reminders 
Who Must File                                       Therefore, estimated payments should not be          Don’t lose your tax-exempt status.      Most tax-
All organizations registered with the Charitable    included with extension requests.                    exempt organizations other  than churches must 
Activities Section of the Oregon Department of                                                           file a  yearly return with the IRS.  Very small 
Justice must annually file Form CT-12, CT-12F,      Please do not submit an incomplete CT-12 if you      organizations are required to file IRS Form 990-
or CT-12S unless the Attorney General has           intend to later supplement or amend your report      N, also known  as  the e-Postcard.  The  IRS is 
specifically exempted the organization from the     with a copy of your IRS return. Instead, file an     required by law to revoke the tax-exempt status 
reporting requirements.                             extension request  so that you can  submit a         of any organization  that has failed  to  file a 
                                                    complete report by the extended due date with a      required return for three consecutive years. 
                                                    copy of the appropriate IRS form attached.     
What Form to File                                                                                        Please refer to https://www.irs.gov/charities-and-
File Form CT-12 if the  organization  is  either    Extensions  may be requested through the             nonprofits  for  more information about  these 
incorporated,  organized, or  headquartered  in     Department        of   Justice    website      at    requirements. 
Oregon.                                             https://justice.oregon.gov/Charities/Extensions.     . 
                                                    Follow  the instructions  carefully to ensure that 
File Form CT-12F if the  organization is            we  receive  your request.   Please contact  our     Important  information regarding Social 
organized and headquartered outside of Oregon.      office if you have any questions  or  difficulties   Security numbers (SSNs) Forms submitted 
The Charitable Activities Section does not          with your online request.                            to this  office  become a public record.   In 
accept multi-state annual report forms in lieu of                                                        order to protect the privacy of named 
a completed Form CT-12F.                            You should print and retain a copy of the online     individuals, you should redact any SSNs  (if 
                                                    Confirmation of Extension Request.  You should       used)  from copies of any  IRS  forms 
File Form CT-12S if the organization is a split-    also expect to receive  an email  regarding your     submitted.   Although we endeavor to  redact 
interest trust that holds assets for the benefit of online request.                                      SSNs from any forms we receive, we request 
both charitable and non-charitable beneficiaries.                                                        your assistance      in safeguarding           this
                                                    You may also submit a written request or a copy      information by not including it  in your 
If the organization does not fit within any of the  of the organization’s federal extension request      submission. 
above categories, file Form CT-12.                  (IRS Form 8868)      so long  as  the Charitable 
                                                    Activities Section receives the request or copy 
The form year should match the starting year        before the due date of the CT-12 report.  The 
of the fiscal period covered by the report.         organization’s 4 or 5-digit registration number      Online Filing Option 
                                                    should be noted on the  top  of all extension        The Department has  an online  filing option if 
                                                    requests.   If you would like acknowledgement        you would like to complete and file your report 
Due Date                                            that your extension request  has been received,      electronically  and pay via credit card.  For 
The  form, all required  attachments  and           you  should  enclose  an additional  copy of the     additional           information,              visit 
schedules,  and  payment of fees are due in  the    request and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.      https://www.doj.state.or.us/charitable-
Charitable Activities Section’s office no  later                                                         activities/annual-reporting-for-charities/file-
than 4 months and 15 days after the end of the                                                           your-annual-report/ 



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                                                    report, also see the  instructions for line 6 for 
How to Contact the                                  closing requirements.                                 5.  Amendments to Articles of 
Charitable Activities                                                                                     Incorporation, Bylaws, Trust 
                                                    Short  Year  Report—If the  organization is 
Section                                             filing a shortened report due to a change in fiscal   Documents, or Tax-Exempt 
To obtain blank forms, mailed instructions,         year, see the instructions for line 13  for           Status 
technical assistance or information  about  a       calculation of  prorated Net  Assets or Fund          Check yes if during  the reporting period the 
charitable organization,  contact the Charitable    Balances fee.                                         organization amended its  articles, bylaws, or 
Activities Section or visit our website at:                                                               trust documents, or if the IRS issued a new tax-
       Charitable Activities Section                                                                      exempt status ruling  for the organization, 
       Oregon Department of Justice                 Amended Reports 
                                                                                                          including revocation. 
       100 SW Market Street                         If amending previously submitted information 
                                                                                                           
       Portland, OR 97201-5702                      for the same  accounting period, check the 
       Phone:  (971)673-1880                        amended report box. Either  complete a  blank         Important     Note—Attach       copies       of
                                                                                                          amendments to articles of incorporation bearing 
       TTY:    (800)735-2900                        form  that includes  the amended information or 
                                                                                                          the Secretary of State’s  file stamp, signed and
       Fax:      (971)673-1882                      provide a copy of the previously submitted form                                                           
                                                                                                          dated copies of amended bylaws, amended trust 
       Email: charitable@doj.state.or.us            that clearly shows what  information is being 
                                                                                                          documents, and/or IRS determination letters. 
       Website: https://www.doj.state.or.us         amended. Submit any additional fee due with the 
                                                    amended report. 
Where to File                                                                                             6.  Final Report 
Send completed forms and corresponding fees to      2.  Independent Audit                                 Check yes  if this is  the final report for  the 
                                                                                                          organization. 
the above address. Do not send cash.                Check  yes if the organization had  an 
                                                                                                           
                                                    independent audit  of  its financial records 
                                                                                                          If the organization is dissolving, the Charitable 
                                                    performed by  a certified public accountant. 
                                                                                                          Activities Section must be notified in writing 30 
Line Instructions                                   Attach a copy of the auditor’s report, the 
                                                                                                          days prior to the dissolution or the distribution of 
                                                    financial statements, the accompanying notes, 
                                                                                                          the organization’s assets. This  notification may 
                                                    schedules, or other documents supplementing 
                                                                                                          be done either through a letter or submission of a 
            Section I.                              the  report or financial  statements.     Do not 
                                                                                                          completed Closing Form which can be obtained 
                                                    submit copies that are professionally bound.  If 
                                                                                                          by contacting the Charitable  Activities Section 
                                                    the audit  has not  been completed  prior to the 
                                                                                                          or from our website.  Notification must include 
 General Information                                report due date, please note that  and the 
                                                                                                          the disposition  of assets including the name, 
                                                    estimated completion date on the CT-12.   
                                                                                                          address,  phone number,  and contact  person of 
1.  Missing or Incorrect                                                                                  each organization that will receive any 
                                                                                                          remaining assets  and  the amount  of the assets 
Information                                         3.  Fundraising Contracts                             involved or a copy of the minutes of the board 
The Charitable  Activities Section sends a form     Check  yes if  the organization entered into  a       meeting that approved the dissolution containing 
preprinted  with  name,        address,     contact contract with  a  fundraising firm  that  relates to  the same information. 
information and  registration number to all         solicitations in Oregon,  including  in-person,        
registered organizations. If the  organization  is  direct mail, advertising, vending machine,            If the organization is filing a final report for a 
returning one of these preprinted forms, provide    telephone, or other solicitations made in Oregon.     reason other than a dissolution, such as  the 
any missing or corrected information. If the        Check  the type(s) of campaign to  which the          discontinuance  of soliciting contributions, 
organization is completing a blank form, provide    contract(s)  relates  and  write  the name(s) of  the holding assets or conducting charitable activities 
the requested information in this section.          fundraising firm(s) in the space provided. If you     in Oregon, there are similar notification 
                                                    checked  “other  solicitations”  as the  type of      requirements. 
Name Changes                                        campaign, attach an explanation.                       
                                                                                                          If the organization is a trust and is filing a final 
If applicable, write the organization’s new legal                                                         report for any reason, the Charitable Activities 
name.  Attach a copy  of  the filed amended            Disclosure of Legal Action                         Section should  be  contacted for specific 
articles  of incorporation or trust document that   4.
changed the organization’s name.                    Check yes if  the organization or any  of its         instructions and requirements  related  to closing 
                                                    officers, directors, trustees or  key employees       procedures. 
                                                    ever signed a voluntary  agreement  with any           
Address, Email, and Phone                           government agency,  such as  a  state attorney        A final report must reflect the financial 
Number Changes                                      general, secretary of state, or local district        transactions of  the charitable organization from 
If applicable, write the new address where mail     attorney, or been a party to  legal action  in any    the day after the close of  its last  accounting 
for the organization should be directed  in  the    court  or administrative agency  regarding            period to the  date of the disposition of all 
future.  If applicable, write the new daytime       charitable    solicitation,       administration,     remaining assets. 
phone number, fax number and email address for      management, or fiduciary practices.   This             
the organization.                                   includes assurances of voluntary compliance or        Important     Note—Dissolving   corporations 
                                                    discontinuance involving the organization or any      must submit a copy of any articles of dissolution 
                                                    other proceeding in which the organization or         filed with the Corporation Division in addition to 
Accounting Year Changes                             any current officer, director,  trustee,  or  key     the information required above. If  articles of 
If applicable, write the  organization’s new or     employee is subject to any injunction, order, or      dissolution have not been filed, then the 
short reporting period. Preprinted forms  are       pending  action relating to the solicitation of       anticipated date of dissolution must be provided. 
based upon the accounting period we have on         contributions, or administration of charitable         
record for the organization.  If the organization   assets.  Attach  a written  explanation of each       Important  Note—The organization must 
has changed  its fiscal year or  is filing a final  such action or agreement, including the               submit this  information even if the distribution 
report for a period less  than 12  months, the      agency involved  and  the  allegations.   Also,       of assets has already occurred. 
shortened period covered by the report must be      attach a copy  of any agreements or actions 
noted  here.  If the organization is filing a final that occurred in the current reporting period. 



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                                                                                                        zero and indicate whether the organization plans 
7.  Who Keeps the Books?                             The organization may provide an attachment to      to continue operations. See the instructions for 
Indicate the person to be contacted if the           explain the entire compensation package for any    line 6 if this is the organization’s final report. 
organization's books need  to be accessed for        person listed in this part, including whether the 
information or review.  Either a  business or        compensation includes the payment of amounts 
personal phone number,  email,  and mailing          previously deferred.                               10.  Revenue Fee 
address  are acceptable.   If the person  does not                                                      Use the Total  Revenue figure from       line 9  to 
have an email  address, please note  that on the                                                        calculate  the revenue  fee according to the 
form.                                                         Section II. 
                                                                                                        following schedule. 
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                        Revenue Fee Schedule 
8.  Officers, Directors,                             9.  Total Revenue                                                         
Trustees, and Other Key                              The Charitable Activities Section has adopted         Amount on Line 9            Revenue Fee 
                                                     the definition for “Total Revenue” used by the     $             0 -  $   24,999        $   20 
                                                                                                          25,000        -     49,999              50 
Employees                                            Internal Revenue Service. If the  organization       50,000        -     99,999              90 
List each  person  who was an  officer, director,    completed  one  of the following IRS Forms for      100,000        -     249,999           150 
trustee, or key employee (defined below) of the      this  reporting  period, the  Total Revenue figure  250,000        -     499,999           200 
organization at any time during the year even if     should come from the line number listed:            500,000        -     999,999           300 
they are  a volunteer and do  not receive any         • IRS Form 990, Part I,  line 12 (current          1,000,000      or    more              400 
compensation  from the  organization. Give the          year)                                            
daytime  phone number and  preferred  mailing         • IRS Form 990-EZ, Part I, line 9                 The maximum amount subject to a revenue fee is 
address at which officers, etc., want  the            • IRS Form 990-PF, Part I, line 12a               $1,000,000. The maximum revenue fee is $400.  
Charitable Activities Section to contact them.                                                          The minimum  revenue  fee  is $20, even if total 
Use an attachment if there are more persons to       If the organization was not required to complete   revenue is zero or a negative amount. 
list than there are lines available.                 one of these IRS Forms, or filed an IRS Form 
                                                     990-N, a summary of what constitutes  Total 
A failure to fully complete this part can subject    Revenue is provided within these instructions. A   11.  Net Assets or Fund 
the organization to late fees or civil penalties for more detailed definition can be found in the IRS   Balances at the End of the 
filing an incomplete form.                           instructions for the forms listed above. 
                                                                                                        Reporting Period 
If the organization is an Oregon public benefit      “Total Revenue” includes such items as:            The  Charitable Activities Section has adopted 
corporation, it  must have a  minimum of three        • Contributions, gifts, or grants                 the definitions for “Net Assets”  and  “Fund 
individuals serving on its board of directors.        • donated real property                           Balances” used by the Internal Revenue Service. 
                                                                                                        If the organization completed  one  of the 
                                                      • donated thrift items 
Officers include  those  officers required by                                                           following IRS  forms for this reporting period, 
applicable state law, such as president, secretary,   • membership dues & assessments                   the Net Assets  or Fund Balances figure should 
or  treasurer, and also  includes  the  person(s)     • program service revenue                         come from the line number listed: 
elected or appointed to implement the decisions       • government fees & contracts                      • IRS Form 990, Part I, line 22 (end of 
of  the governing  body  or for  supervising the      • interest or dividend income                        year) 
management, administration, or operation of the       • gross rental income less rental expense          • IRS Form 990-EZ, Part I, line 21 
organization, regardless of title or the amount of    • other investment income                          • IRS Form 990-PF, Part III, line 6 
compensation received.  The CEO or  Executive         • gain or loss on sales of assets other than       
Director is an officer for purposes of this form.       inventory                                       If the organization was not required to complete 
The top financial official may also be an officer     • gain or loss from special events &              one of  these IRS  forms, or filed an IRS Form 
if they  are responsible for  managing the              activities which may include bingo,             900-N, a summary  of what constitutes Net 
organization’s finances.                                raffles, and Monte Carlo events                 Assets or Fund Balances is provided below.  A 
                                                      • gain or loss on sale of inventory               more detailed definition can be found in the IRS 
A "key employee" is any person, other than an         • all other sources of revenue.                   instructions for the forms listed above. 
officer, director, or      trustee,  who       has    • include amounts obtained from both               
responsibilities  over the organization  that  are      Oregon and out of state sources.                Net Assets and Fund  Balances  refer to the 
similar to those  of  its officers, directors,  or                                                      organization’s assets minus liabilities. 
trustees.  If the organization  attaches a  990  or  To report contributions received in a form other    
990EZ, it may rely on the IRS definition of key      than cash, use the market value as of the date of  “Assets” are items of value to the organization, 
employee in the corresponding IRS instructions       the contribution. When market value cannot  be     such as cash, receivables less any allowance for 
for purposes of this form.                           readily determined,  use an appraised or           doubtful accounts, inventory,  prepaid expenses, 
                                                     estimated value.                                   investments, land, buildings & equipment less 
                Column (C)                                                                              any accumulated depreciation if the organization 
If an IRS form is attached that includes complete    To determine  the amount of any noncash            records depreciation. 
and  accurate compensation information,  the         contribution  that is subject to an outstanding     
phrase “See IRS Form” may be entered in lieu of      debt, subtract  the debt from  the property’s fair “Liabilities”  are the amount  of  debts and 
completing this section.                             market value in assigning a value to the revenue   obligations owed by the organization, such as 
                                                     received.   “Fair market  value” is  the amount a  accounts payable, accrued  expenses, deferred 
Otherwise, for each person listed, report the total  reasonable person would pay for the item at the    revenue, loans, and mortgages. 
amount of  compensation paid  or deferred for        time it was donated to the organization. 
payment to a later date, including salary,  fees,     
bonuses,  benefits, taxable allowances  or           Important Note—Do not include the value of         12.  Net Fixed Assets Used to 
reimbursements,    the    value      of noncash      services donated to  the organization, or items 
compensation, and severance payments.                such as the free use of materials, equipment, or   Conduct Charitable Activities 
                                                     facilities in reporting Total Revenue.             Enter the amount of the organization’s Net Fixed 
Enter a zero in column (C) if the person was a                                                          Assets that were held for use in the operation of 
volunteer and was not paid or did not accrue any     Important Note—If Total Revenue  is zero,          charitable activities at the end  of  the reporting 
compensation during the reporting year.              attach an explanation of why  Total Revenue  is    period. 



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                                                     in accounting periods, the  amount entered on 
Important NoteYou should not include any            line 13 should  be prorated by  the number of         16.  Total Amount Due 
cash, bank     accounts,   stock       holdings,     months covered by the report. To determine the        Add  lines  10, 14, and  15. This  is  the total 
investment accounts, or other liquid assets in       prorated amount, divide the amount determined         amount  due. Make check or money order 
Line 12.  Line 12 should only include fixed          above by 12  and  multiply by the number of           payable to  the “Oregon Department  of 
assets that are used for charitable purposes, such   months covered by the short report. No similar        Justice”.  Do not  send  cash. Mail payment 
as land, buildings,  or  equipment  that are used    proration should  be made if the short  report is     together with the report to: 
directly for charitable purposes.                    due to the initial or final reporting period.          
                                                                                                                   Charitable Activities Section 
The following instructions provide guidance on                                                                     Oregon Department of Justice  
how to calculate Net Fixed Assets, where the         14.  Net Assets or Fund                                       100 SW Market Street 
amount may be located  on the organization’s                                                                       Portland, Oregon 97201-5702 
IRS return, and whether that amount should be        Balances Fee                                           
adjusted to include only those fixed assets used     Multiply the amount subject to a Net Assets or        Important Note—Indicate on the  check the 
for charitable purposes.                             Fund  Balances  fee from  line 13 by .0001 and        organization’s 4 or 5-digit Oregon Department 
                                                     enter this figure on line 14. Round to the nearest    of Justice  registration  number. The registration 
The Charitable  Activities Section defines “Net      whole dollar. If  the result is less than $5 enter    number is  located on line 1 of the preprinted 
Fixed Assets”  as the organization’s book value      $0. If  the amount  is more  than $2,000 enter        Form CT-12 or can be obtained by contacting 
(cost or other basis  less any accumulated           $2,000.                                               the  Charitable Activities Section  or looking up 
depreciation) of all owned land, buildings, or                                                             the    charity   on our         website  at
equipment,    that are used directly  for                                                                  https://justice.oregon.gov/Charities. 
charitable purposes.  For  example, if the           15.  Late Fees 
charity owns  and operates  a museum, the            If the report is not filed or the fee is not paid by 
building that houses the museum is a net fixed       the due date (or the extended due date), an initial   17.  IRS Forms, Schedules, 
asset.   However, undeveloped land, a building       late fee of $20 will be due.   If the report or       and Attachments 
owned and used for rental income, or any other       payment remains outstanding more than 13 
fixed asset used for investment purposes should      months past the end of the fiscal year covered by     All organizations must attach a complete copy 
not be included in Line 12.  Accordingly, the net    the report, the  late  fee will increase to  $50.  If of all forms, supporting schedules, and 
fixed assets used for charitable purposes on Line    the delinquency is not corrected within 16            attachments  filed with the IRS, except 
12 may be less than the organization’s total net     months of the end of the fiscal year covered by       publicly-supported charities are not required 
fixed assets.                                        the report, the late fee increases to $100.           to attach Schedule B, Listing of Contributors. 
                                                                                                            
If the organization  completed one of the                       Late Fee Schedule                          Even if your organization is not required to file a 
following  IRS Forms  for  this reporting  period                                                          Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF  with the IRS, if 
and all its Net Fixed Assets are held for use in      Fiscal   Late     Late      Late                     the organization’s revenues or net assets exceed 
conducting charitable  activities, the figure         Year     Report   Report    Report                   certain  thresholds,  it may  be required to 
should come from the line number listed:              End      Received Received  Received                 complete one of  these forms  for Oregon 
 •    IRS Form 990, Part X, line 10c (end of          Dates    Before   Between   After This               purposes to meet the Charitable Activities 
      year)                                                    This     These     Date                     Section’s filing requirements.  
                                                               Date     Dates                               
 •    IRS Form 990-EZ, Part II, line 23B              Late                                                 In general, if your organization’s total revenues 
      and/or 24B to the extent 24B includes           Fee:     $20      $50       $100                     are at least $50,000, or its assets are more than 
      equipment or similar assets used for            12/31/23 2/1/25   2/1/25-   4/30/25                  $100,000, you may be asked to complete a 990-
      charitable programs.                                              4/30/25 
 •    IRS Form 990-PF, Part II, line 14b              1/31/24  3/1/25   3/1/25    5/31/25                  EZ or 990 for  Oregon purposes only.  If the 
                                                                        5/31/25                            organization has not filed the form with the IRS, 
If the organization was not required to complete      2/28/24  4/1/25   4/1/25-   6/30/25                  it should note on the form that it is for Oregon 
one of these IRS Forms, or filed an IRS Form                            6/30/25                            purposes only. 
990-N,  this figure will need to be  calculated       3/31/24  5/1/25   5/1/25-   7/31/25                   
                                                                        7/31/25                            Additional instructions  are  provided below for 
from the organization’s accounting records,  but      4/30/24  6/1/25   6/1/25-   8/31/25                  990-N filers and for organizations that do not file 
the 990/990EZ  can be used as worksheets to                             8/31/25                            any type of 990 with the IRS. 
determine the amount to report.                       5/31/24  7/1/25   7/1/25-   9/30/25                   
                                                                        9/30/25                             
                                                      6/30/24  8/1/25   8/1/25-   10/31/25 
13.  Amount Subject to Net                                              10/31/25                           For 990-N Filers—If your organization does 
                                                      7/31/24  9/1/25   9/1/25-   11/30/25                 not complete an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ 
Assets or Fund Balances Fee                                             11/30/25                           because it files an IRS form 990-N, the 
Subtract line 12 from line 11. If the result is less  8/31/24  10/1/25  10/1/25-  12/31/25                 Charitable Activities Section will consider 
than $50,000 enter $0 on line 13. If the result is                      12/31/25                           suspending the requirement to file a Form 990 or 
more than $20,000,000 enter $20,000,000.              9/30/24  11/1/25  11/1/25-  1/31/26                  990-EZ for Oregon purposes upon request. 
                                                                        1/31/26                             
Example #1    line 11    $ 100,000                    10/31/24 12/1/25  12/1/25-  2/28/26                  If the organization files an IRS  Form 990-N 
              line 12         (25,000)                                  2/28/26                            because its gross receipts are normally $50,000 
                              75,000                  11/30/24 1/1/26   1/1/26-   3/31/26                  or  less, but its  assets are  more than  $100,000, 
              line 13                  $ 75,000                         3/31/26 
                                                                                                           please contact this office in writing if you would 
                                                                                                           like the Charitable Activities Section to consider 
                                                     The above  late fees apply automatically  and         suspending the requirement to file an IRS Form 
                                                     cannot be waived.    The Department has  the          990 or 990-EZ for Oregon purposes.   The 
Example #2    line 11    $ 100,000                   authority to obtain  additional civil  penalties      amount of assets in  excess of $100,000  is 
              line 12         (80,000)               against  the organization  and its officers  and      material to consideration of suspension requests.  
                              20,000                 directors  or take  other administrative action in    Please include  a  balance sheet or similar 
              line 13                  $         0 
                                                     connection with the failure to  file  timely  and     statement listing your assets to expedite review 
Important Note—If the organization is filing a       complete reports.                                     of your request. 
short report of less than one year due to a change                                                          



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For organizations that  do not file a 
990/990EZ/990-N with the IRS.   Please 
attach to your CT-12 a copy of your Form 1120 
or other return your organization has filed with 
the IRS for the reporting period.  We will contact 
you  if this  office determines  that a 990-EZ or 
990 is required for Oregon purposes. 
 
Important Note— Organizations that file Form 
990 or 990-EZ with the IRS are not required to 
attach  the  Schedule B listing of contributors to 
filings with  the Charitable Activities Section. 
However, if voluntarily submitted, the schedule 
of contributors may be made available for public 
inspection. 
 
This  exclusion does  not apply to  Form 990-PF 
filers  who  must submit  their schedule of 
contributors (Schedule B). 
 
Important   Note           for    CPAs/Paid 
Preparers/Beneficiaries  –  Forms submitted 
to this office become a public record.  In order to 
protect  the privacy of named individuals, you 
should redact Social Security Numbers (if used) 
from the copy of the IRS Form 990/990-EZ/990-
PF/5227/1041-A (Schedule K) submitted to this 
office.  Although we endeavor  to redact social 
security numbers from any forms we receive, we 
request your assistance in  safeguarding this 
information by not including it in your 
submission. 
 
         Signature Block 
To  complete the  return,  an authorized officer 
must sign in the space provided. For  a 
corporation  or association, this  officer may  be 
the president,  vice president,  treasurer,  chief 
executive  officer,  executive  director,  chief 
financial officer, or other corporate officer, such 
as tax officer.  A trustee, receiver, or assignee 
must sign any return he or she files for a trust. 
Power of Attorney signature is not accepted. 
 
In the paid preparer’s information section, 
include the name, daytime phone number, and 
address of any person who  was paid by  the 
organization to complete this report. 



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       Contact the Following Agencies for Assistance 
                                                                            
   Charitable Activities                          Internal Revenue Service                   Oregon Secretary of State 
                                                 
             Section                            Phone:  (877)829-5500                          Corporation Division 
Oregon Department of Justice                    Website: https://www.irs.gov/charities-and-  
100 SW Market Street                            nonprofits                                  Public Service Building 
Portland, Oregon 97201-5702                                                                 255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151 
Phone:  (971)673-1880                                                                       Salem, OR 97310-1327 
TTY:       (800)735-2900                        Issues                                      Phone:  (503)986-2200 
Fax:     (971)673-1882                           • Obtaining federal tax identification     Website: https://sos.oregon.gov/business/ 
Email:   charitable@doj.state.or.us                number or federal tax-exempt status      Pages/default.aspx 
Website: https://www.doj.state.or.us             • Completing federal tax forms 
                                                                                            Issues 
Issues                                          Forms                                        • Forming a new corporation 
 •     Questions about annual reports for        • 990, Return of Organization Exempt        • Merging nonprofit corporations 
       charitable organizations-Forms CT-12,       From Income Tax                           • Dissolving nonprofit corporations 
       CT-12F, and CT-12S                        • 990-EZ, Short Form - Return of            • Amending articles of incorporation 
 •     Registration of charitable organizations    Organization Exempt From Income Tax       • Obtaining copies of filed articles of 
       and trusts                                • 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation        incorporation and amendments 
 •     Merging nonprofit organizations           • 990-T, Exempt Organization Business 
 •     Dissolving nonprofit organizations          Income Tax Return                        Forms 
 •     Reporting illegal activity by nonprofit   • 1023/1023-EZ, Application for             • Articles of Incorporation 
       organizations                               Recognition of Exemption Under 
                                                                                             •
 •     Serving as a board member of a nonprofit    §501(c)(3)                                  Assumed Business Name Registration 
                                                                                             •
       organization                              • 1024, Application for Recognition of        Articles of Amendment 
 •     Information about charitable                Exemption Under §501(a)                   • Restated Articles 
       organizations and copies of annual        • 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for          • Articles of Dissolution 
       reports                                     Estates and Trusts                        • Revocation of Dissolution 
 •     Questions about raffles and other         • 1041-A, U.S. Information Return - Trust   • Application for Authority to Transact 
       charitable gaming                           Accumulation of Charitable Amounts          Business 
                                                 • 1128, Application to Adopt, Change, or 
Forms                                              Retain a Tax Year                        Publications 
                                                 • 4720, Return of Certain Excise Taxes on   • Oregon Business Guide 
 •     RF-C, Registration Form for Charitable      Charities and Other Persons                  
       Organizations                             • 5227, Split-Interest Trust Return 
 •     RF-T, Registration Form for Trusts        • 5768, Election/Revocation of Election by    Oregon Department 
 •     CT-12, Annual Report Form for Oregon        an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) 
       Charities                                   Organization to Make Expenditures to                 of Revenue 
                                                                                             
 •     CT-12F, Annual Report Form for Foreign      Influence Legislation                    Revenue Building 
       Charities                                 • 8822, Change of Address                  955 Center St. NE 
 •     CT-12S, Annual Report Form for Split-     • 8868, Application for Extension of Time  Salem, OR 97301-2555 
       Interest Trusts                             to File an Exempt Organization Return    Phone:  (503)378-4988 and (800)356-4222 
 •     Closing Form                              • 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under  Website:  https://www.oregon.gov/DOR 
                                                   Section 501(c)(4) 
Publications 
                                                                                            Issues 
 •     Oregon Wise Giving Guide                 Publications                                 • State taxation and filing requirements 
 •     A Guide to Non-Profit Board Service in    • Pub. 526, Charitable Contributions 
       Oregon                                    • Pub. 538, Accounting Periods and 
                                                   Methods                                  Forms 
Oregon Revised Statutes                          • Pub. 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your      • 20, Oregon Corporation Excise Tax 
 •     Chapter #65, Nonprofit Corporations         Organization                                Return 
 •     Chapter #128, Trusts; Charitable            Pub. 583, Starting a Business and         • 41, Oregon Fiduciary Income Tax Return 
                                                 •
       Activities                                  Keeping Records                           
                                                 •
 •     Chapter #130, Uniform Trust Code            Pub. 598, Tax on Unrelated Business 
                                                   Income of Exempt Organizations                     State of Oregon 
                                                                                             
 •     Chapter #464, Charitable Gaming           • Pub. 3079, Gaming Publication for        Website:  https://www.oregon.gov 
 •     Chapter #646, Trade Practices & 
                                                   Tax-Exempt Organizations 
       Antitrust Regulation                                                                  
                                                 • Pub. 4220, Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-
                                                   Exempt Status 
Oregon Administrative Rules                      • Pub. 4221, Compliance Guide for 
 •     Chapter #137-010-0005 et seq.               501(c)(3) Organizations 
                                                  






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