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How do I register a charity in Illinois?

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How do I register a charity in Illinois?

Registering requires your nonprofit to file an application with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau and pay a filing fee. You can use either the Uniform Registration Statement or Illinois Form CO-1, Charitable Organization Registration Statement.

What is form AG990-Il?

This is the annual report form to be filed by charitable organizations registered with the Illinois Attorney General’s office. This is an attachment to the AG990-IL form for charitable organizations that use the services of a professional fund raiser.

Who must file an AG 990 Il?

If the organization has more than $25,000 in gross revenue and assets, they must file Form AG990-IL with a copy of their IRS Return or Report (IRS 990, 990EZ, 990PD, etc.). Two individuals (the president or authorized officer and the treasurer or two trustees of the organization) must sign the AG990-IL.

How do I start a charitable foundation in Illinois?

The Big Picture

  1. Follow the steps below to start a nonprofit organization in Illinois.
  2. Pick a name. The name must be unique.
  3. Appoint a registered agent.
  4. Choose your board of directors.
  5. State your charitable purpose.
  6. File your articles of incorporation.
  7. Create bylaws.

How do I register a charity organization?

Documents Required:

  1. Two signed copies of the Memorandum of Association.
  2. Two signed copies of the Article of Association.
  3. Two copies of the CNIC (attested by a Gazetted Officer) of all the Office Bearers / Executive Members and General Body Members.
  4. Duly signed list of Office Bearers with mobile number (two copies)

How do I apply for nonprofit status in Illinois?

How to Form an Illinois Nonprofit Corporation

  1. Choose directors for your nonprofit.
  2. Choose a name for your nonprofit.
  3. Appoint a registered agent.
  4. File Illinois nonprofit Articles of Incorporation.
  5. Prepare nonprofit bylaws.
  6. Hold a meeting of your board of directors.
  7. Obtain an employer identification number (EIN).

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Illinois?

To start a nonprofit corporation in Illinois, you must file nonprofit articles of incorporation with the Illinois Secretary of State. You can file your articles online, in person, or by mail. The articles of incorporation cost $52 to file.

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit organization in Illinois?

How do I register a 501c3 in Illinois?

To form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Name Your Illinois Nonprofit.
  2. Step 2: Choose Your Registered Agent.
  3. Step 3: Select Your Board Members & Officers.
  4. Step 4: Adopt Bylaws & Conflict of Interest Policy.
  5. Step 5: File the Articles of Incorporation.
  6. Step 6: Get an EIN.

Do I need to register as a charity to fundraise?

If all you want to do is raise money for a good cause or an existing charity you don’t need to set up your own charity. If you do plan to fundraise you will need to follow the rules in the Code of Fundraising Practice and its associated Rulebooks for Street, Door and Private Site fundraising.