The organization failed to timely file Form 990-PF for tax year 2023 due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. Specifically the organization was misinformed regarding the applicable IRS filing requirements for private foundations and in good faith relied on that erroneous guidance. Upon discovery of the error the organization promptly took corrective action to file the return and implement proper compliance procedures. The organization respectfully requests abatement of late filing penalty assessed under IRC 6652c for the tax year 2023.