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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Illinois

Illinois requires charities that solicit or hold charitable assets in the state to register with the Attorney General's Charitable Trust Bureau and file an annual report.

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Illinois requirements

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RegulatorIllinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
LawSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460) and Charitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
When to registerBefore soliciting. Charities holding charitable assets must register within 6 months of first receiving them.
Initial filingCharitable Organization Registration Statement · State fee $15
Annual renewalForm AG990-IL (Annual Report), due Within 6 months after your fiscal year ends

Information verified October 2026 from official Illinois sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Illinois?

Organizations that solicit contributions in Illinois, and organizations holding property for charitable purposes in Illinois.

Exemptions: The $15 annual fee applies when gross contributions exceed $15,000 or assets exceed $25,000. Organizations with $25,000 or less in contributions and assets may file a simplified report. Religious organizations are exempt.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Initial registration$15
Annual report filing fee$15
Late annual report$100

These are Illinois's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • Contributions over $300,000 up to $500,000 (fundraising by staff and volunteers only): reviewed financial statements.
  • Contributions over $500,000: audit.
  • Charities that use a paid professional fundraiser need an audit once contributions exceed $25,000.
  • The $300,000 and $500,000 thresholds took effect January 1, 2024.

FAQ

Illinois registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Illinois?

Organizations that solicit contributions in Illinois, and organizations holding property for charitable purposes in Illinois. Timing: Before soliciting. Charities holding charitable assets must register within 6 months of first receiving them.

How much does Illinois charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $15; Annual report filing fee: $15; Late annual report: $100. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Illinois renewal due?

Form AG990-IL (Annual Report) is due Within 6 months after your fiscal year ends.

Does Illinois require audited financial statements?

Contributions over $300,000 up to $500,000 (fundraising by staff and volunteers only): reviewed financial statements. Contributions over $500,000: audit. Charities that use a paid professional fundraiser need an audit once contributions exceed $25,000. The $300,000 and $500,000 thresholds took effect January 1, 2024.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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