Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Illinois Charitable Registration Requirements

Unless exempt, a charitable organization must register with the Illinois Attorney General before it solicits charitable contributions in Illinois.

Out-of-state nonprofits that register under the Illinois charitable registration laws are not required to qualify to do business in Illinois. However, engaging in other business activities such as having an office or employees in Illinois may trigger the requirement to register to do business in Illinois.

Initial Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Illinois

The following is a summary of the initial charitable solicitation registration requirements in Illinois:

Illinois Charitable Registration Agency: Illinois Attorney General – Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau
Illinois Exempts the Following from Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Less than $15,000 nationwide contributions per year
  • Religious organizations (Submit Illinois Charitable Organizations Registration Statement (Form C0-1)
  • Educational institutions
  • Membership organizations
  • Political organizations
  • Appeals for single individuals
  • Veterans organizations
  • Volunteer firefighters
  • Parent-teacher organizations
  • Boys’ Club of America
Illinois Charitable Registration Form: URS or Illinois Charitable Organization Registration Statement (Form CO-01)
Illinois Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Charitable Organization Annual Report (Form AG990-IL) and Non- Solicitation Letter
  • Report of Individual Fundraising Campaign (Form IFC), if professional fundraisers are used
  • Articles of incorporation or formation document
  • Bylaws
  • IRS determination letter, or a copy of IRS Form 1023 or IRS Form 1024 if the IRS determination is pending
  • IRS Form 990, IRS Form 990-EZ, or IRS Form 990-PF
  • Audited financial statements by an independent CPA if contributions exceed $300,000 ($25,000 if professional fundraisers are used)
  • Professional fundraiser contracts
  • List of officers, directors, and trustees (name, title, address, and phone)
  • List of states where registered
  • List of related-party transactions (names, businesses, and addresses of related parties).
Illinois Charitable Registration Filing Fee: $15. Make check payable to Illinois Charity Bureau Fund
Registered Charitable Registration Agent: Illinois does not require a registered agent for charitable solicitation registration
Illinois Charitable Registration Filing Method: Mail Illinois Charitable Registration Documents to:
Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
100 W. Randolph Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Law Governing Illinois Charitable Registration:
  • Solicitation for Charity Act, 225 ILCS 460/1 et seq.
  • Charitable Trust Act, 760 ILCS 55/1 et seq.
  • Rules: Solicitation for Charity Act, Title 14, Subtitle B, Chapter II, Part 400
  • Rules: Charitable Trust Act, Title 14, Subtitle B, Chapter II, Part 480.
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    Renewal of Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Illinois

    Illinois charitable solicitation registration does not need to be renewed each year. However, a financial report must be filed annually. The following is a summary of the charitable solicitation registration renewal requirements in Illinois:

    Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Agency: Illinois Attorney General – Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau
    Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Due Date: 6 months after fiscal year end
    Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Form: Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report (Form AG990-IL)
    Illinois Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Registration Solicitation Renewal:
    • Report of Individual Fundraising Campaign (Form IFC), if professional fundraisers are used
    • IRS Form 990, IRS Form 990-EZ, or IRS Form 990-PF
    • Audited financial statements by an independent CPA (if contributions exceed $300,000); $25,000 if professional fundraisers are used.
    • List of related-party transactions
    Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Fee: $15. Make check payable to Illinois Charity Bureau Fund
    Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Method: Mail Illinois Charitable Registration Renewal Documents to:
    Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau
    Office of the Attorney General
    100 W. Randolph Street, 11th Floor
    Chicago, Illinois 60601

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