The Chronicle of Philanthropy has put together a new section of their website that has information about the presidential candidates and where they stand on the issues that matter to nonprofit causes. The Chronicle also invites readers to send in suggestions and additional information. Click here to go to the Chronicle's Special Report on the Campaign 2008.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released draft instructions for the redesigned Form 990 and is requesting public comments through June 1. In its announcement, the IRS notes that the instructions include "highlights lists indicating certain items in the instructions on which the IRS would especially like to receive public comments. As with comments received on the draft Form 990, the IRS plans to post comments on the instructions on its Web site." The IRS also included some resources to make filling out the 990 easier, including a glossary of terms, a list to help determine the order in which to fill out the form, and some examples.

These instructions, available on the IRS Web site, are important for understanding how to fill out the new form.