Dozens of Southern Oregon nonprofits in danger of losing tax-exempt status
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Dozens of charities in the Rogue Valley and Klamath Basin and hundreds in the state are in danger of losing their tax-exempt status because of missing paperwork, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
The Corvallis Gazette-Times first reported that a list published online by the IRS shows many of the organizations are no longer in existence. But some still operate and may need to take advantage of a one-time relief filing. The deadline is Oct. 15.
THE LIST: Oregon non-profits at risk of losing tax-exempt status
NATIONWIDE: Check the status of nonprofits in other states
The list includes 111 nonprofits and churches in Medford, 77 in Klamath Falls, 65 in Grants Pass, 54 in Ashland, 20 in Central Point and 17 in Eagle Point, among others in the Rogue Valley.
Some of the nonprofits on the IRS list include the Grants Pass Jaycees and Southern Oregon Right to Life in Medford.
Tena Fitzmorris, a tax preparer in Halsey, told the Corvallis newspaper that nonprofits should check their status with the IRS. She said some may have overlooked IRS warnings in the mail during turnover in staff.
For more information on the amnesty program and for forms, see this page on the IRS website.
