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The governance policy the IRS Form 990 asks about — disclosure, recusal, and board procedures, with an annual disclosure form. Generate a branded PDF or Word document in minutes — free, no sign-up.
Create your policy →A written conflict of interest policy protects your tax-exempt status, your board, and your reputation — and the IRS asks whether you have one.
governance policies the IRS Form 990 asks about by name
Source: IRS Form 990, Part VI
of annual revenue a typical organization loses to fraud
Source: ACFE Report to the Nations
U.S. nonprofits the IRS expects to follow sound governance practices
Source: IRS
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Frequently asked questions
Does my nonprofit need a conflict of interest policy?+
The IRS Form 990 (Part VI) asks whether your organization has a written conflict of interest policy, and a strong policy is widely considered a best practice for protecting tax-exempt status and limiting private-benefit and excess-benefit risk.
Is this template IRS-compliant?+
It is modeled on the structure of the IRS sample conflict of interest policy and includes disclosure, recusal, board procedures, compensation rules, and an annual disclosure statement. It is a template, not legal advice — have counsel review it before adopting it.