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Free Nonprofit Bookkeeping Checklist

Get Organized Before Form 990 Filing Season

Download a free Excel checklist to help your nonprofit review monthly bookkeeping, board reports, grant tracking, restricted funds, payroll records, contractor payments, and Form 990 preparation items.

Monthly Review
Form 990 Prep
Grant Tracking

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What’s included in the checklist

This workbook is designed to help nonprofit leaders, treasurers, board members, and administrators organize the financial records that matter most.

Monthly Bookkeeping Review

Track bank reconciliations, income, expenses, board reports, supporting documents, and common bookkeeping follow-up items.

Form 990 Preparation

Review year-end records, donation activity, payroll reports, contractor payments, financial statements, and filing readiness items.

Grants & Restricted Funds

Organize grant records, restricted fund activity, program expenses, donor restrictions, and documentation for board review.

Built for nonprofit leaders who need clarity

The checklist is especially helpful when your nonprofit books are behind, board reports are unclear, grants need better tracking, or Form 990 filing season is getting closer.

Board Members Executive Directors Treasurers Churches Foundations Small Nonprofits
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Key nonprofit bookkeeping areas

  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Donation and contribution records
  • Grant income and restricted funds
  • Program and administrative expenses
  • Budget versus actual reports
  • Payroll and contractor payments
  • 1099 review items
  • Board financial report readiness
  • Document request tracking
  • Form 990 preparation records
  • Common cleanup red flags
  • Next steps for professional help

Need help getting your nonprofit books organized?

Small Business Accounting Inc. helps nonprofits with bookkeeping cleanup, QuickBooks Online organization, board financial reports, grant tracking, restricted fund bookkeeping, and Form 990 support. Remote support is available nationwide.

This checklist is for general educational and organizational purposes only. Board financial reports are for internal management and board use unless otherwise agreed. This resource does not provide legal advice, CPA audit, review, or compilation services.

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