Illinois State Fundraising Registration
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Illinois defines requirements for:
• Charitable Organization Registration
• Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
• Professional Fundraiser Registration
• Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
• Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
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Illinois Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: Illinois Attorney General - Charitable Trust Bureau
Law: 225 ILCS 460/2 and 760 ILCS 55/5
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? Yes
Automatic Exemption
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Notes: Fax a letter to the charitable trust bureau requesting exemption
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations: Religious Organizations
Form: Form CO-3: Religious Exemption Form
Agency Fee: $0
Notarize: Required
Notes: Exemptions do not expire as long as the organization continues to qualify under the exemption criteria.
Initial Registration
Form: Form CO-1: Registration Statement
Filing Method: Mail
Agency Fee: $15
Turnaround: 4 - 6 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
All Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
1. File entity formation documents with the Illinois Secretary of State.
2. Submit the online form or Charitable Organization Registration Form and all required attachments to apply for registration with the Illinois Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division.
Foreign Applicants:
1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in Illinois. If not required, skip to number 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the Illinois Secretary of State.
3. Submit the online form or Charitable Organization Registration Form and all required attachments to apply for registration with the Illinois Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division.
- Required Attachments -
Registration Renewal
Form: Form AG990-IL: Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report
Filing Method: Mail
Agency Fee: $15
Due:
Due Date Extension:
Due dates can be extended for 180 days beyond the original due date by submitting a request for extension through the online portal.
Notes:
Required Attachments:
Change of Fiscal Year
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Notes: Send a letter indicating change of fiscal year and then draft AG990-IL (unsigned) and letter requesting extension.
Cancellation
Form: AG990-IL Charitable Organization Annual Report
Agency Fee: $15
Notes: To close out your registration, file a final annual report with "FINAL" written across the top and original signatures. Organizations must also provide a letter indicating that they wish to withdraw and proof of dissolution or withdrawal from the Secretary of State.

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Illinois Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois. CCVs are not licensed in Illinois, but they must meet contract filing and financial reporting requirements. More information: Illinois Attorney General - Charitable Trust Bureau
NOT REQUIRED

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Illinois Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.
NOT REQUIRED

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Illinois Professional Fundraiser Registration
Agency: Illinois Attorney General - Charitable Trust Bureau
Law: 225 ILCS 460/6
Bond Requirements: $10,000
Initial Registration
Annual Financial Report
Form: Form PFR-01: Professional Fund-Raiser Registration Statement
Agency Fee: $100 + $25 for each contract
Original Ink: Not Required
Notarize: Required
Before you Apply:
Required Attachments:
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: Online
Agency Fee: $100
Due: September 30 of each year.
Original Ink: Not Required
Notarize: Not Required
Contract Filing
Agency Fee: $0
Due: File a copy of all contracts entered into with charitable organizations within 10 days after the beginning of the contract.
Notarize: Not Required
Financial Reporting
Form: Form PFR-02: Professional Fund-Raiser Annual Financial Report
Agency Fee: $25
Due: Annually by April 30.

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