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Free Document Retention & Destruction Policy Template & Creator

A category-by-category retention schedule, electronic-records and email guidance, and a litigation-hold provision. Generate a branded PDF or Word document in minutes — free, no sign-up.

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Keep what you must, shred what you can, and never destroy a record you needed — with a clear schedule everyone can follow.

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governance policies the IRS Form 990 asks about by name

Source: IRS Form 990, Part VI

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U.S. nonprofits the IRS expects to follow sound governance practices

Source: IRS

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of annual revenue a typical organization loses to fraud

Source: ACFE Report to the Nations

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How long should a nonprofit keep its records?+

Governance documents, Form 990s, audited financials, and minutes are typically kept permanently; most financial, payroll, and donor records are kept about seven years. This template includes a full category-by-category schedule you can adjust.