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How to Complete Page 5b: Form 990 Key Indicators

Updated over 9 months ago

Overview

Page 5b captures key information from your Form 990 filing. This data helps ensure consistency between regulatory reporting and operational metrics.

Before You Begin

Gather the following information:

  • Most recent Form 990

  • Previous year's Form 990

Completing This Page

Revenue Information

  • Enter revenue data:

    • Program Service Revenue

    • Total Revenue

    • Government Grants

Expense Information

  • Enter expense categories:

    • Program Service Expenses

    • Management & General Expenses

    • Fundraising Expenses

Additional Indicators

  • Enter other key metrics:

    • Net Assets or Fund Balances

    • Total Assets

    • Total Liabilities

Special Considerations

  • Ensure consistency with filed Form 990

  • Include all required schedules

  • Verify revenue and expense classifications

Tips for Success

  • Cross-reference with tax returns

  • Verify totals match financial statements

  • All fields auto-save as you enter data

Next Steps

After completing Page 5b, proceed to Page 6 to enter capital, endowment, and in-kind information.

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