Since the inception of the organization, we filed paper returns with the IRS. We were not aware that the 990-EZ could only be filed online and we were not aware until today that a paper return was acceptable for this tax year. We are completing all past due returns now and now have personnel in place to assist us. Due to COVID-19, the organization has been unable to provide services to the physically disadvantaged youth that our organization was created to support. Since 2020, we have not had any income or expenses due to the effects of COVID-19. We respectfully request that any penalties for late filing be waived.