Charitable Solicitation Registration in Minnesota
Heads Up: Minnesota requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Minnesota, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Minnesota requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
What's Required
Registration form: Initial Registration Statement
- Include all required attachments per form
- Submit via email
Required attachments: Annual Report required every year; Include all required attachments (Form 990, financial documents, updates); Due date: July 15 (calendar year) or 15th day of 7th month (fiscal year)
Who's Exempt
Religious society/organization exempt from federal annual information return
Must qualify under IRC § 6033(a)(2)(A)(i), (iii), or (C)(i)
Example: Churches with purely religious purpose and contribution base
Educational Institutions (Minn. Stat. § 309.515):
Under supervision of Minnesota Commissioner of Education
Under Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Under University of Minnesota
Accredited by University of Minnesota, North Central Association, or national/regional accrediting body
Example: Accredited schools, colleges, universities
Member-Based Organizations:
Fraternal, patriotic, social, educational, alumni, professional, trade, or learned societies
ONLY if solicitation limited to voting members
Cannot solicit non-members
Fees & Costs
Late penalty: $50 if not filed by deadline
Renewal Process
Due date: July 15 (calendar year) or 15th day of 7th month (fiscal year)
Unified Registration Statement (URS): - Email: [email protected]
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