ANNUAL REPORT
Welcome to your guide for completing the Annual Report. All clubs are required to complete an annual report and upload the necessary documents as part of this process.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Clubs must ensure they are current with their state filings.
- FFI does not complete state filings on your behalf, except in California
DUE DATE
April 1, 2026
TAX FILING OPTIONS
FFI files one of two types of federal tax returns for Charter Clubs:
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard) – a simplified filing
- FFI Group Filing
To proceed, you’ll need to determine which filing applies to your club. Click here to find out which tax filing is appropriate for your club. Note: If you CHOOSE to file your own 990-N (e-Postcard), you are still required to complete a modified online report and will be directed to a shorter versionof the form for faster submission.
990N or Group Return Determination
IMPORTANT TIPS – PLEASE READ FIRST
Carefully review all instructions before beginning the Annual Report process.
Before You Start
- Read and follow all Instruction and Cheat Sheet documents (linked below).
- Some users find it helpful to print them to follow along.
- Prepare all required documents in advance before clicking the Online Report Form link.
- Save the documents to your computer so they are ready to upload when prompted.
About the Documents
- Start by reviewing the Instruction document.
- Then review the applicable Cheat Sheet(s) for your filing type.
- Ensure you have a reconciled year-end bank statement ready.
- If submitting for the Group Return, you must complete the “FFI Group Template Board List”:
- This document is required for Group Return filers
- It must be uploaded within the Online Report Form
- This is separate from updating your FFI club profile
Completing the Online Report Form
- There is one link to access the Online Report Form, which will guide you through the process (link below).
- Do not click the link until you are fully prepared.
- While there is no time limit, the form must be completed in one session:
- If you exit before submitting, your progress will be lost
- You will need to start over from the beginning
- You may use the “Previous” and “Next” buttons without losing information
Submitting Your Report
- At the end of the form, you must click the “Submit” button to complete your report.
- If you select “Yes” to reporting volunteer hours, you will be redirected to the Impact Questionnaire
- Impact questionnaire cheat sheet (linked below)
Final Step – (seperate from the online report)
- Update your club profile using the links below
- Tutorial on how to update your profile
- Login link will take you to the login page
Link to the instructions:
Links to cheat sheets:
Links to the documents:
Tip: when you click the document link you will find it in your browser document downloads
Continue AFTER you download, read, complete, and save the documents.
ANNUAL REPORTS MUST BE SUMBITTED VIA THE ONLINE REPORT FORM
WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UPLOADED TO IT |
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Update Your Club Profile
Keep your club information up to date at all times. This helps existing and potential clubs and members reach out to you or become a social media follower. It also helps FFI to keep in touch with the right people. View the tutorial document to learn more. Click Login to access your club dashboard.
Please DO NOT mail or email your submissions or forms.
If you need assistance EMAIL the club coordinator.