All chapters must send a report to the National Space Society every year. The reports are essential to remain in good standing, for communicating your contact information, and reporting on your activities. NSS will use this information to support your chapter, maintain the chapter directory, and select chapter annual awards winners. U.S. chapters must also file annually with the IRS. Download the appropriate report form for you and follow the instructions therein.
All chapters, both U.S. and international, will report the following:
- Updated contact information for your chapter.
- A chapter membership list.
- A list of activities for the past year.
- Any changes to your chapter bylaws.
Chapters report all this using the applicable annual report package below.
International Chapters Annual Reporting Package:
U.S. Chapters Annual Reporting Package:
Send reports and any requests for assistance to: [email protected]. Put “NSS Chapter Annual Report” in the Subject Line. We are ready to help you get this done.
All United States chapter reports also include:
- Financial information covering the previous calendar year.
- Chapter Financial Short Form found in the report package
- OR for U.S. chapters with more than $50,000 income:
- Permission for NSS to include chapter under NSS non-profit umbrella.
- Group Exemption Authorization Letter form (page four in report form below)
- Proof that chapter has filed its Form 990-N (or separate Form 990) with the IRS.
- Forward a copy of the IRS response email or do a screenshot of the confirmation page.
All United States chapters will also file annually with the IRS:
U.S. chapters that have revenues of less than $50,000 may file via the online IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Form 990-N requires the following:
- Chapter name
- Any other names the chapter uses
- Mailing addresses
- Website
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- All U.S. chapters that are subservient to the NSS non-profit status need an EIN number.
- Apply here for an EIN number. Click here for instructions
- Name and address of principal officer for the chapter
- Annual tax period
- A statement that the chapter’s gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less
- If applicable, indication that the chapter is going out of business.
IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) is available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/990n
Step-by-Step instructions including screen shots are available in this PDF file. The IRS also provides this FAQ: IRS Filing Requirement.
