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NONPROFIT COMPLIANCE

Illinois

Last source check July 21, 2026

This guide organizes 77 Illinois nonprofit compliance facts supported by 93 official sources. 11 entries are currently marked Verification in Progress.

77 facts · 66 source verified · 11 in progress · 93 official sources

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Requirement Requirement status Fee Deadline Research status
Entity type Required $0 — No separate fee for choosing the statutory form; the formation filing fee is addressed separately Before choosing and filing the entity form. SOURCE VERIFIED
Formation filing Required $50 — Standard filing fee See full requirement SOURCE VERIFIED
Initial report Unknown $0 — No universal state fee identified; this is not a statement that the fee is $0 No ordinary deadline confirmed. In progress
Minimum directors Required $0 — Included in the formation filing fee At formation. SOURCE VERIFIED
Officer-role restrictions Required $0 — No fee for internal officer appointments At the organizational stage and continuously thereafter. SOURCE VERIFIED
Registered agent Required $5 — Change filing fee See full requirement SOURCE VERIFIED
Periodic report Required $10 — State filing fee Before the first day of the corporation's anniversary month each year. SOURCE VERIFIED
Charitable registration Required $15 — Initial registration fee Before solicitation begins. SOURCE VERIFIED
Corporate income-tax exemption Conditional $0 — No filing fee; tax and estimated-tax obligations depend on taxable income See full requirement SOURCE VERIFIED
Sales-tax purchasing treatment Conditional $0 — No application fee stated in current official materials Before making purchases claimed as exempt; approval is not retroactive. SOURCE VERIFIED
Taxable nonprofit sales Required $0 — No separate purchase-certificate fee; tax registration has no universal fee stated Provide exemption evidence at purchase; register before taxable selling activity. SOURCE VERIFIED
Property-tax exemption Conditional $0 — No universal statewide application fee identified; local charges vary if any By the county filing deadline for the assessment year; deadlines vary locally. SOURCE VERIFIED
Workers' compensation Required $0 — Insurance premium varies; no universal state filing fee Before covered employment begins and continuously thereafter. SOURCE VERIFIED
Unemployment or reemployment tax Conditional $0 — No registration fee; contribution rates or reimbursements depend on financing election and benefits Promptly after the coverage threshold or another liability trigger is met. SOURCE VERIFIED

Compliance Timeline

Annual or periodic
Conditional or event-triggered

Formation

Use the Illinois not-for-profit corporation statute and official terminology
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Illinois officially uses the term “not-for-profit corporation,” not “nonprofit corporation.” An ordinary domestic charitable corporation is governed by the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, 805 ILCS 105. Using an inapplicable entity form may cause rejection or create governance and tax-qualification problems.

Deadline
Before choosing and filing the entity form.
Fee
$0 — No separate fee for choosing the statutory form; the formation filing fee is addressed separately
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: An organization forming an ordinary domestic Illinois charitable corporation.

Exceptions
  • Religious societies may have a separate statutory option (the Religious Corporation Act); special-purpose entities can have other enabling statutes.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
File Form NFP 102.10 to create a domestic not-for-profit corporation
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

File Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State using current standard Form NFP 102.10. Online formation is available for eligible filings; paper filing remains available. Fee: $50 standard filing fee plus an optional $25 expedited fee. No Illinois corporation exists until the filing is accepted; defective articles may be rejected.

Deadline
Before acting as an Illinois corporation. A delayed effective date may be used only as permitted by statute and the form.
Fee
  • $50 — Standard filing fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited service fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A new ordinary Illinois domestic not-for-profit corporation.

Exceptions
  • Special statutory corporations may use different forms.
  • Formation does not itself create federal 501(c)(3) recognition or Illinois tax exemption.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21

Governance

Use an eligible incorporator and list at least three initial directors
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

One or more incorporators execute the Articles. A natural-person incorporator must be at least 18; a corporation may also act as incorporator. The Articles must list at least three initial directors. Directors need not be Illinois residents or members unless the Articles or bylaws impose such qualifications. This is included in the formation filing fee.

Deadline
At formation.
Fee
$0 — Included in the formation filing fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A new domestic Illinois not-for-profit corporation.

Conditions
  • The Articles must list at least three initial directors.
Exceptions
  • Special religious or other corporations may differ.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
Appoint officers under the bylaws and preserve a certifying officer
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

The bylaws determine officer titles and duties. Illinois does not impose one universal president-secretary-treasurer package. The corporation must have an officer with authority to certify corporate records, and one person may hold multiple offices if the bylaws allow. Current officers are reported annually to the Secretary of State on Form NFP 114.05.

Deadline
At the organizational stage and continuously thereafter.
Fee
$0 — No fee for internal officer appointments
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Illinois not-for-profit corporations.

Exceptions
  • The Articles or bylaws may impose stricter separation of offices.
  • Special statutes may differ.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 114.05 — Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21

Registered Agent

Maintain an Illinois registered agent and registered office
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in Illinois. The office must be a physical Illinois street address (not merely a P.O. box); the agent must be properly identified and available for service. Fee: included in the formation or authority filing; a later change filing costs $5 plus an optional $25 expedited fee. Failure to maintain the agent or office can contribute to administrative dissolution or revocation and missed legal notices.

Deadline
At formation or foreign qualification and continuously thereafter; file a change promptly when either changes.
Fee
  • $5 — Change filing fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited service fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: Domestic and authorized foreign Illinois not-for-profit corporations.

Exceptions
  • Agent resignation follows a separate process.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 105.10/105.20 — Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21

Corporate Reports

File Form NFP 114.05 before the first day of the anniversary month
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

File the Secretary of State annual report each year. It is due before the first day of the corporation's anniversary month, not merely at any time during that month. Fee: $10 state filing fee; statutory late fee $3 (a separate online payment processor charge may also apply). Late or missing reports lead to loss of good standing and can progress to administrative dissolution or revocation.

Deadline
Before the first day of the corporation's anniversary month each year.
Fee
  • $10 — State filing fee
  • $3 — Statutory late fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: Domestic Illinois not-for-profit corporations and authorized foreign not-for-profit corporations.

Exceptions
  • The Attorney General AG990-IL, federal Form 990, IL-990-T, and hospital CBP-1 are separate reports.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 114.05 — Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceOnline Not-for-Profit Annual Report Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21

Charitable Solicitation

Register before soliciting contributions under the Solicitation for Charity Act
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

A covered charitable organization must register with the Attorney General before solicitation. This solicitation trigger is legally distinct from holding charitable assets under the Charitable Trust Act. Fee: $15 initial registration fee; soliciting before registration triggers a $200 late-registration fee. Foreign charities can be covered by Illinois solicitation even without Illinois corporate authority.

Deadline
Before solicitation begins.
Fee
  • $15 — Initial registration fee
  • $200 — Late-registration fee when soliciting before registration
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A charitable organization soliciting contributions in Illinois unless a statutory exemption applies.

Exceptions
  • Statutory exemptions may apply.
  • Foreign charities can be covered by Illinois solicitation even without Illinois corporate authority.
Forms
  • Charitable Organization Registration Statement (CO-1) — primary

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 5 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm CO-1 — Charitable Organization Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Organization Registration Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceChecklist for Illinois Charitable Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
File AG990-IL within six months after fiscal-year end
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

File a complete AG990-IL with required attachments within six months after the fiscal year ends. Calendar-year organizations are ordinarily due June 30. Fee: $15 is commonly due under the stated conditions; late report fee $100. A report is not considered filed unless complete; late fees, delinquency, cancellation, and enforcement can follow.

Deadline
Six months after fiscal-year end. Calendar-year organizations are ordinarily due June 30.
Fee
  • $15 — Annual report fee (statute/threshold dependent)
  • $100 — Late report fee
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A registered charitable organization required to file annual reports with the Illinois Attorney General.

Exceptions
  • CTA-only and solicitation registrants can have different simplified reporting and fee treatment.
  • Final reports may be required on closure.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 5 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21

State Income and Franchise Tax

File Form IL-990-T when Illinois unrelated business income creates a filing obligation
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Federal 501(c)(3) recognition does not eliminate Illinois tax on unrelated business income. File IL-990-T and compute Illinois income tax and personal-property replacement tax when Illinois unrelated business taxable income or another current filing trigger exists. Deadline: generally the 15th day of the fifth month after tax-year end (an employee trust generally uses the 15th day of the fourth month). No filing fee; tax and estimated-tax obligations depend on taxable income.

Deadline
Generally the 15th day of the fifth month after tax-year end; an employee trust generally uses the 15th day of the fourth month.
Fee
$0 — No filing fee; tax and estimated-tax obligations depend on taxable income
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A federally exempt organization with unrelated business taxable income attributable to Illinois or another Illinois filing trigger stated in the current instructions.

Exceptions
  • The Attorney General AG990-IL is separate.
  • An exempt organization without Illinois UBTI may not have an IL-990-T duty, but current instructions control.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceExempt Organizations — Illinois Income Tax
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T — Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T-X — Amended Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return
Accessed2026-07-21

Sales and Use Tax

Apply for an Illinois sales-tax exemption E-number
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Federal exemption and Illinois incorporation do not automatically create Illinois sales-tax exemption. Apply through MyTax Illinois or Form STAX-1 and wait for an exemption identification number (E-number) before claiming exempt purchases; approval is not retroactive. No application fee is stated in current official materials. Without approval, sellers may collect tax; misuse can lead to tax, penalties, interest, and revocation.

Deadline
Before making purchases claimed as exempt; approval is not retroactive.
Fee
$0 — No application fee stated in current official materials
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A qualifying charitable, religious, educational, or governmental organization seeking exemption for qualifying purchases.

Exceptions
  • The E-number does not itself exempt property, hotel use, motor fuel, or every sale by the organization.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm STAX-1 — Application for Sales Tax Exemption
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRetailers' Occupation Tax Act — Exemption Identification Number (35 ILCS 120/1g)
Accessed2026-07-21
Use the E-number for qualifying purchases, not as a universal exemption for sales
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Use the E-number only for qualifying organizational purchases. Taxable retail sales by the nonprofit generally remain subject to registration, collection, and return duties unless a specific exemption applies. Improper exempt purchases or untaxed sales can create tax, penalties, interest, and exemption review.

Deadline
Provide exemption evidence at purchase; register before taxable selling activity.
Fee
$0 — No separate purchase-certificate fee; tax registration has no universal fee stated
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: An E-number holder buying or selling goods or services.

Exceptions
  • The organization's purchases and sales are separate tax questions.
  • Local taxes and specialized activities can add obligations.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly / Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Source86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.2005 — Nonprofit Organization Sales and Purchases
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceRegister a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Accessed2026-07-21

Property Tax

Apply for charitable property-tax exemption through the county board of review
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Federal 501(c)(3) status and an E-number do not automatically exempt real property. File PTAX-300 through the county board of review, which forwards the recommendation to the Illinois Department of Revenue for the final administrative exemption decision. No universal statewide application fee is identified; local charges vary if any. Without approval, the property remains taxable; late filing may forfeit the year's exemption or require appeal.

Deadline
By the county filing deadline for the assessment year; deadlines vary locally.
Fee
$0 — No universal statewide application fee identified; local charges vary if any
Filing agency
County board of review or county assessor (varies by county) (County Board of Review)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A charitable organization owning Illinois real property and claiming exemption based on ownership and use.

Exceptions
  • Partial, leased, vacant, mixed-use, construction, parking, hospital, religious, and educational property require fact-specific analysis.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceProperty Tax Code §15-65 — Charitable Purposes
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm PTAX-300 — Application for Non-homestead Property Tax Exemption
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceHow to Apply for a Property Tax Exemption
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21

Financial Reporting and Audits

Obtain audited financial statements when gross contributions exceed $500,000
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

For reports initially due after January 1, 2024, an audit is required when gross contributions are more than $500,000 (strictly greater than — exactly $500,000 is not over the threshold and remains in the review band). There is no separate state audit filing fee; private CPA audit cost varies. A missing audit makes the annual report incomplete and can trigger late fees and enforcement.

Deadline
Attach to AG990-IL by the original or validly extended annual-report deadline.
Fee
$0 — No separate state audit filing fee; private CPA audit cost varies
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A charity using only staff and volunteers whose gross contributions exceed the general audit threshold.

Conditions
  • An independent audit is required when gross contributions are more than $500,000 and no paid professional fundraiser is used.
Exceptions
  • Exactly $500,000 is not over the general audit threshold; it remains in the review band under the official notice.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 2 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
Source2024 Audit and Review Threshold Notice
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21

Employment

Register for unemployment insurance at the nonprofit coverage threshold
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Register with IDES when nonprofit unemployment coverage begins. The ordinary 501(c)(3) threshold is four workers in each of 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. No registration fee; contribution rates or reimbursements depend on the financing election and benefits. Back contributions or reimbursements, penalties, interest, liens, and collection action can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Promptly after the coverage threshold or another liability trigger is met.
Fee
$0 — No registration fee; contribution rates or reimbursements depend on financing election and benefits
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Frequency
Quarterly

Applies to: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit employing four or more workers in each of 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, or otherwise liable under the Act.

Conditions
  • Coverage is triggered by employing four or more workers in each of 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year.
Exceptions
  • Aggregation and worker status are fact-specific.
Exemptions
  • Churches, ministers, certain students, volunteers, independent contractors, and other categories may be excluded.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceIllinois Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceGuide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceForm REG-UI-1 — Report to Determine Liability
Accessed2026-07-21
Carry workers' compensation insurance or approved self-insurance
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Obtain workers' compensation insurance or approved self-insurance before employing covered workers. Nonprofit status does not create a general exemption. Insurance premium varies; no universal state filing fee. Self-insurance requires approval and financial security. Civil penalties, stop-work orders, criminal exposure in serious cases, and direct liability for benefits can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Before covered employment begins and continuously thereafter.
Fee
$0 — Insurance premium varies; no universal state filing fee
Filing agency
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Nearly every Illinois employer, including nonprofit and charitable employers, with covered employees.

Exceptions
  • True volunteers and excluded workers may not be employees, but title alone is not controlling.
  • Officers can be covered or subject to specific election rules.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Workers' Compensation Commission
SourceEmployer Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceIllinois Workers' Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305)
Accessed2026-07-21

State-Specific Requirements

Draft purpose and dissolution provisions that support 501(c)(3) qualification
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

The Articles must state the corporate purposes. A prospective 501(c)(3) should use appropriately limited charitable-purpose and asset-dedication language, because Illinois incorporation alone does not establish federal exemption. Fee: included in the formation filing if drafted initially; a later amendment costs $25 plus an optional $25 expedited fee. Deficient language can delay or prevent exemption and complicate charitable-asset distribution.

Deadline
Preferably at formation; otherwise before or during the exemption application and before inconsistent activities.
Fee
  • $25 — Amendment filing fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: An Illinois not-for-profit corporation intending to apply for or maintain federal 501(c)(3) recognition.

Exceptions
  • Exact federal clauses are federal qualification matters; Illinois special-purpose and religious entities may require different drafting.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 110.30 — Articles of Amendment
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
Choose a distinguishable name and manage reservations and assumed names
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

The corporate name must satisfy Illinois naming rules. A reservation is optional and lasts 90 days. Operating under an assumed corporate name requires the applicable filing and renewal under a five-year cycle. Fee: name reservation $25 plus optional $25 expedited fee; the 2026 assumed-name adoption fee is $120; change or cancellation $5. Name filings do not resolve trademark rights, local trade-name requirements, or regulated-word approvals.

Deadline
Name compliance at formation. Reservation lasts 90 days. Assumed-name renewal is due before expiration under the statutory cycle.
Fee
  • $25 — Name reservation fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited fee for reservation
  • $120 — 2026 assumed-name adoption fee
  • $5 — Assumed-name change or cancellation fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: Every forming corporation; corporations reserving a name or operating under an assumed name.

Conditions
  • A name reservation lasts 90 days.
  • Assumed-name renewal follows a five-year cycle.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 104.10 — Application for Reservation of Name
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 104.15/104.20 — Assumed Corporate Name
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 104.15R — Renewal of Assumed Corporate Name
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
Adopt bylaws and choose a member or nonmember structure
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

The corporation should adopt bylaws governing its affairs and clearly determine whether it has members with statutory voting rights, nonvoting participants, or no members. A member structure can materially change amendment, merger, dissolution, and inspection approvals. There is no state filing fee because bylaws ordinarily remain internal.

Deadline
At the organizational stage after incorporation and before relying on governance procedures.
Fee
$0 — No state filing fee; bylaws ordinarily remain internal
Frequency
One time

Applies to: Illinois not-for-profit corporations.

Exceptions
  • IRS governance recommendations are not automatically Illinois mandates.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
Follow statutory rules for meetings, notice, quorum, voting, proxies, and remote participation
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Conduct board and member action under the Act, Articles, and bylaws, including applicable notice, quorum, voting, proxy, written-consent, committee, record-date, and remote-participation rules. Defective notice, quorum, voting, or consent can make action challengeable or invalid. There is no state filing fee for ordinary internal actions.

Deadline
Before or at each meeting or action according to the applicable statutory and bylaw formula.
Fee
$0 — No state filing fee for ordinary internal actions
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Boards and members of Illinois not-for-profit corporations.

Exceptions
  • Rules differ for boards and members and may be modified within statutory limits by Articles or bylaws.
  • Emergency and special-purpose rules may apply.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
Maintain corporate and financial records and honor inspection rights
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Keep correct and complete books, records, minutes, membership records where applicable, and accounting records. Provide statutory inspection access to eligible members and directors for proper purposes. Public disclosure through federal Form 990 or Attorney General public records is a separate system from member/director inspection.

Deadline
Continuously; respond within the statutory or reasonable period applicable to the request.
Fee
$0 — No state filing fee; reasonable copying costs may apply where permitted
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Illinois not-for-profit corporations and their members/directors within the statutory scope.

Exceptions
  • Public disclosure is not identical to member or director inspection.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
Apply conflict-of-interest, loan, compensation, indemnification, and volunteer-immunity rules
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Related-party transactions must meet statutory approval and fairness standards. Loans, compensation, indemnification, and volunteer-director protections are governed by separate provisions and should be documented carefully. Illinois does not impose a universal filed conflict policy, whistleblower policy, audit committee, or independent-director quota on every nonprofit, though grants, federal rules, hospitals, and regulated programs may impose additional duties.

Deadline
Before approval or payment of the affected transaction; indemnification decisions are event-triggered.
Fee
$0 — No routine filing fee; professional and insurance costs vary
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Directors, officers, and insiders entering transactions with an Illinois not-for-profit corporation.

Exceptions
  • Illinois does not impose a universal filed conflict policy, whistleblower policy, audit committee, or independent-director quota on every nonprofit.
  • Grants, federal rules, hospitals, and regulated programs may impose additional duties.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceBuilding Better Charities
Accessed2026-07-21
Cure annual-report delinquency within the statutory notice period
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

After statutory grounds arise, the Secretary of State gives notice. A domestic corporation that does not cure within 90 days may be administratively dissolved; a foreign corporation may have authority revoked. Outstanding annual-report fees and late fees apply, and a reinstatement fee applies after dissolution or revocation.

Deadline
Within 90 days after the Secretary of State notice specified by statute.
Fee
$0 — Outstanding annual-report fees and late fees; reinstatement fee applies after dissolution or revocation
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A domestic or foreign not-for-profit corporation that has not timely filed the annual report or maintained required record information.

Conditions
  • A domestic corporation must cure within 90 days after the Secretary of State's notice to avoid administrative dissolution.
Exceptions
  • Separate involuntary dissolution grounds, tax delinquency, and court actions may use different procedures.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 114.05 — Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Reinstatement Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
Reinstate after administrative dissolution or revocation
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

File the reinstatement application, all delinquent annual reports, and required fees. Online reinstatement is currently limited to cases with no more than six delinquent annual reports and other eligibility conditions. Fee: $25 reinstatement application plus an optional $25 expedited fee; delinquent annual reports and late fees are additional. Reinstatement does not independently restore tax exemption, charity registration, local licenses, or foreign registrations in other jurisdictions.

Deadline
Event-triggered; file after curing all grounds. No general safe operating period should be assumed while dissolved or revoked.
Fee
  • $25 — Reinstatement application fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A domestic corporation administratively dissolved or a foreign corporation whose authority was revoked.

Conditions
  • Online reinstatement is currently limited to no more than six delinquent annual reports.
Exceptions
  • Reinstatement does not independently restore tax exemption, charity registration, local licenses, or foreign registrations in other jurisdictions.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Reinstatement Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 112.45/113.60 — Application for Reinstatement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
File amendments, restatements, agent changes, and fundamental transaction documents separately
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Use the form matched to the event: NFP 105.10/105.20 for agent/office changes, NFP 110.30 for amendments, NFP 110.30R for restated Articles, and the applicable merger, consolidation, correction, conversion, or domestication filing for a fundamental transaction. Fee: agent/office change $5; amendment $25; restated Articles $100; other transaction fees vary by form. An unfiled public charter change may be ineffective; an improperly approved transaction can be challenged.

Deadline
Before or promptly after the change, according to the controlling statute and form.
Fee
  • $5 — Agent/office change
  • $25 — Amendment
  • $100 — Restated Articles
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A corporation changing charter terms, registered information, or legal structure.

Exceptions
  • Internal officer/director changes are generally reflected in annual reports unless a separate filing is required.
  • Tax and charity agencies may need separate notice.
Forms
  • Articles of Amendment (NFP 110.30) — amendment
  • Restated Articles of Incorporation (NFP 110.30R) — restatement

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 105.10/105.20 — Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 110.30 — Articles of Amendment
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 110.30R — Restated Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
Qualify a foreign not-for-profit corporation before conducting affairs in Illinois
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

File Form NFP 113.15, maintain an Illinois registered agent and office, and attach authenticated home-jurisdiction evidence dated within 90 days before filing. Fee: $50 filing fee plus an optional $25 expedited fee. An unqualified foreign corporation may be unable to maintain a civil action until authority is obtained and may face fees or enforcement.

Deadline
Before conducting affairs in Illinois.
Fee
  • $50 — Filing fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A nonprofit corporation formed outside Illinois that will conduct affairs in Illinois and is not within a statutory exclusion.

Conditions
  • The authenticated home-jurisdiction certificate must be issued within 90 days before filing.
Exceptions
  • Statutory excluded activities do not alone constitute conducting affairs.
  • Attorney General charity registration is separate.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 113.15 — Application for Authority to Conduct Affairs in Illinois
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
Maintain foreign annual reports and file withdrawal when leaving Illinois
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

File Form NFP 114.05 annually under the same anniversary-month deadline formula used for domestic corporations. Current Secretary of State instructions expressly state that a foreign not-for-profit corporation may not file the annual report electronically, so the foreign annual report must use the accepted paper method. File NFP 113.45 with a final report when withdrawing authority. Fee: annual report $10 plus the statutory $3 late fee when applicable; withdrawal and final report $5 plus an optional $25 expedited fee.

Deadline
Annual report before the first day of the anniversary month; withdrawal when ending Illinois authority.
Fee
  • $10 — Annual report
  • $3 — Statutory late fee
  • $5 — Withdrawal and final report
  • $25 — Optional expedited fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: An authorized foreign not-for-profit corporation.

Exceptions
  • The domestic online annual-report workflow does not extend to foreign not-for-profit corporations under the current instructions.
  • Withdrawal does not resolve Attorney General registration, taxes, payroll, contracts, claims, or local licenses.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 114.05 — Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceOnline Not-for-Profit Annual Report Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 113.45 — Application for Withdrawal and Final Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
Register when holding more than $4,000 in charitable property under the Charitable Trust Act
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

A covered trustee must register with the Illinois Attorney General when charitable property exceeds $4,000 (greater than, not at least) during any 12-month period. Registration uses Form CO-1 and Form CO-2 when applicable and must be filed before the first disbursement or within six months after the property is received for charitable purposes, whichever occurs first. This asset-holding trigger is separate from registration before solicitation under the Solicitation for Charity Act. Fee: $15 initial registration fee. Governmental entities, qualifying religious organizations and supervised affiliates engaged in exclusively religious activities, individual officers or directors holding property in an official capacity for a religious body, and certain exclusively operated schools or hospitals may be exempt.

Deadline
Before the first disbursement or within six months after charitable property is received, whichever occurs first.
Fee
$15 — Initial registration fee
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A trustee subject to the Charitable Trust Act that holds property for charitable purposes with a fair-market value greater than $4,000 during any 12-month period, unless a statutory or regulatory exemption applies.

Conditions
  • Registration is triggered when charitable property value exceeds $4,000 (strictly greater than) during any 12-month period.
Exceptions
  • A trustee conducting non-exempt activities must register and account for those activities.
  • Solicitation registration remains a separate analysis.
Exemptions
  • Governmental entities.
  • Qualifying religious organizations and supervised affiliates engaged in exclusively religious activities.
  • Individual officers or directors holding property in an official capacity for a religious body.
  • Certain exclusively operated schools or hospitals.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 5 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm CO-1 — Charitable Organization Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Organization Registration Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
SourcePart 480 — Charitable Trust Act Administrative Rules
Accessed2026-07-21
Analyze whether one or both Illinois charity statutes apply
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Determine coverage separately under the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. An organization can be subject to only one Act or to both, depending on asset holding, trust status, solicitation, and exemptions. An exemption under one Act does not automatically resolve the other Act unless the statute or Attorney General process says so.

Deadline
Before receiving/administering charitable assets and before solicitation.
Fee
$15 — Initial registration fee is generally $15; applicable annual fee depends on statute and thresholds
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Organizations holding charitable assets, soliciting in Illinois, or doing both.

Exceptions
  • An exemption under one Act does not automatically resolve the other Act unless the statute or Attorney General process says so.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Organization Registration Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain a Solicitation for Charity Act religious-exemption determination through the CO-3 process
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

A qualifying religious organization seeking a religious-exemption determination under the Solicitation for Charity Act submits a completed registration statement, a request for exemption, and Form CO-3. The Attorney General may issue an individual exemption for one named religious group or a blanket exemption for a central governing body and its listed affiliates. Once issued, the exemption removes the annual-report requirement covered by that determination while the organization continues to qualify. Fee: the $15 registration fee applies; no separate CO-3 fee is identified. Until the Attorney General issues the determination, an organization cannot treat CO-3 as an automatic annual-report exemption.

Deadline
Submit the completed registration statement, exemption request, and CO-3 before relying on the religious exemption instead of the annual-report obligation covered by the issued determination.
Fee
$15 — Registration submission fee; no separate CO-3 fee identified
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A qualifying religious organization seeking an Attorney General religious-exemption determination under the Solicitation for Charity Act.

Exceptions
  • CO-3 is not one universal exemption from every Illinois charity law.
  • It does not substitute for a separate Charitable Trust Act analysis, does not automatically cover unlisted affiliates, and does not resolve tax exemption, corporate filings, local licensing, fundraising methods, or other regulated activities.
  • Blanket-exemption organizations must periodically provide current affiliate lists.
Forms
  • Charitable Organization Religious Organization Exemption Form (CO-3) — primary

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 3 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm CO-1 — Charitable Organization Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
SourcePart 400 — Solicitation for Charity Act Administrative Rules
Accessed2026-07-21
Submit the CO-1 registration packet through the current Attorney General system
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Provide CO-1 information, organizing documents, bylaws, IRS determination or application materials, prior AG990-IL reports when required, CO-2 for a new organization, and other requested attachments. Fee: $15 initial fee; $200 re-registration fee after cancellation; $200 additional late fee for late solicitation registration. Incomplete registration can remain pending or be rejected and does not cure pre-registration solicitation.

Deadline
Before solicitation under the Solicitation for Charity Act; promptly after the Charitable Trust Act trigger.
Fee
  • $15 — Initial fee
  • $200 — Re-registration after cancellation
  • $200 — Late solicitation registration
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A covered charitable organization registering in Illinois.

Exceptions
  • Organizations operating more than one year generally provide prior annual reports; a new organization may use CO-2.
  • Additional documents can be requested.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 4 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm CO-1 — Charitable Organization Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Organization Registration Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceChecklist for Illinois Charitable Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
Treat the August 2025 online portal as current while preserving paper-form uncertainty
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

The Attorney General launched the Charitable Trust Online Filing System in August 2025. The current registration page states that, during the transition, the posted forms can still be used for charity and professional-fundraiser registration and annual reports; the portal is the current electronic option. Using a superseded or unaccepted method can delay or prevent filing completion.

Deadline
At each filing.
Fee
$0 — Portal filing fees follow the applicable statute/form; payment-method charges, if any, must be confirmed in the portal
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Charities, fundraisers, and signers making Attorney General filings during the portal transition.

Exceptions
  • Portal electronic signatures and paper wet signatures use different workflows; use the method and attachments stated for the selected filing.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 3 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Giving and Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceChecklist for Illinois Charitable Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain the Illinois 60-day extension before the original AG990-IL deadline
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Request an Illinois extension in writing before the applicable deadline. A compliant organization can obtain a 60-day extension. A federal IRS extension is not automatic, but the organization may separately request an Illinois extension matching the federal due date by supplying the IRS extension or Form 8868 documentation. An untimely request does not prevent the report from becoming late and incurring the $100 late fee.

Deadline
The 60-day extension request is due by the original six-month AG990-IL deadline. A request to match an IRS extension must be filed before the original or currently extended Illinois deadline.
Fee
$0 — No separate extension fee identified in reviewed official instructions
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A registered charity that cannot complete AG990-IL by the original due date.

Exceptions
  • An organization may request the 60-day extension, the federal-match extension, or both; all requests remain separate from substantive completeness and fee requirements.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 3 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Annual Report Extensions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Giving and Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
Apply the correct simplified-reporting and annual-fee thresholds
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

For Solicitation for Charity Act filers, simplified reporting generally applies when gross contributions and assets are each not more than $25,000. The $15 annual fee applies when gross contributions exceed $15,000 or assets exceed $25,000. For Charitable Trust Act-only filers, simplified reporting applies when gross revenue and assets are each not more than $25,000, and the $15 fee applies when gross revenue or assets exceed $25,000. A below-threshold organization must still file — it is never treated as “no filing.” A $100 late fee applies to each late report.

Deadline
With each AG990-IL by the annual due date.
Fee
  • $15 — Annual fee when threshold exceeded
  • $100 — Late fee per late report
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: Registered charities near the small-organization contribution, revenue, or asset thresholds.

Conditions
  • Solicitation for Charity Act simplified reporting applies when gross contributions and assets are each not more than $25,000.
  • Solicitation for Charity Act $15 annual fee applies when gross contributions exceed $15,000.
  • Solicitation for Charity Act $15 annual fee also applies when assets exceed $25,000.
  • Charitable Trust Act-only simplified reporting applies when gross revenue and assets are each not more than $25,000.
  • Charitable Trust Act-only $15 fee applies when gross revenue or assets exceed $25,000.
Exceptions
  • Review/audit financial-statement thresholds are separate and based on gross contributions.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 4 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Organization Registration Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
Attach required returns and obtain the applicable AG990-IL signatures
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Attach the required federal return or report and other required financial statements, excluding Schedule B from the attached Form 990 or 990-EZ when applicable. A corporate organization ordinarily must have the report signed by two different officers: the president or another authorized officer and the chief fiscal officer. A noncorporate trust ordinarily uses two trustees, but one signature is accepted when the trust has only one trustee. Missing required returns, statements, or signatures makes the report incomplete and therefore not filed.

Deadline
With each AG990-IL by its applicable due date.
Fee
$0 — Included in the applicable annual-report fee
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A charitable organization or charitable trust filing AG990-IL.

Exceptions
  • If no federal return or report was filed, attach the explanation required by the instructions.
  • The one-signature exception applies only when a noncorporate trust has only one trustee; it is not a general waiver for a corporation with multiple officers.
  • Private-foundation and alternative-accounting rules may require different attachments.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 3 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharitable Giving and Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
SourcePart 400 — Solicitation for Charity Act Administrative Rules
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain reviewed financial statements above $300,000 through $500,000 without a paid professional fundraiser
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

For reports initially due after January 1, 2024, reviewed financial statements are required when gross contributions are more than $300,000 but not more than $500,000, if no paid professional fundraiser is used. Exactly $300,000 does not enter this review band; exactly $500,000 remains in it. There is no separate state review filing fee beyond AG990-IL; private CPA cost varies.

Deadline
Attach to AG990-IL by the original or validly extended annual-report deadline.
Fee
$0 — No state review filing fee separate from AG990-IL; private CPA cost varies
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A charity whose fundraising is conducted only by staff and volunteers and whose gross contributions cross the review range.

Conditions
  • Reviewed financial statements are required once gross contributions exceed $300,000...
  • ...and are not more than $500,000, with no paid professional fundraiser used.
Exceptions
  • Exactly $300,000 does not enter this review band; exactly $500,000 remains in it when no paid professional fundraiser is used.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 2 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
Source2024 Audit and Review Threshold Notice
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
Apply the lower audit threshold when a paid professional fundraiser is used
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

When a paid professional fundraiser is used, audited financial statements are required when gross contributions are more than $25,000 under the current post-2024 threshold notice. Exactly $25,000 does not exceed the special threshold. Failure makes the annual filing incomplete and may expose both charity and fundraiser to enforcement.

Deadline
Attach to AG990-IL by the original or validly extended annual-report deadline.
Fee
$0 — No separate state audit fee; private audit cost varies
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A charitable organization using a paid professional fundraiser during the reporting period.

Conditions
  • An audit is required when gross contributions are more than $25,000 and a paid professional fundraiser was used.
Exceptions
  • Exactly $25,000 does not exceed the special threshold.
  • The professional fundraiser definition and paid status must be analyzed.
Forms
  • Report of Individual Fund-Raising Campaign (IFC) — campaign_attachment

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau and 3 more

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AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
Source2024 Audit and Review Threshold Notice
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceRequirements for Professional Fundraisers and Consultants
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm IFC — Report of Individual Fund-Raising Campaign
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
Register a professional fundraiser, file contracts, and maintain the $10,000 bond when required
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Register the professional fundraiser, file the fundraising contract before the campaign, and maintain a $10,000 surety bond when the fundraiser has custody or control of contributions. Fee: professional fundraiser registration $100; contract filing $25 per contract. Unregistered fundraising, missing contracts, or a missing bond can lead to injunctions, penalties, registration action, and campaign disruption.

Deadline
Register before acting; file the contract before campaign activity; file amendments as required.
Fee
  • $100 — Professional fundraiser registration fee
  • $25 — Contract filing fee (per contract)
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A person or firm meeting Illinois's professional fundraiser definition and a charity retaining that fundraiser.

Conditions
  • A $10,000 surety bond is required when the fundraiser has custody or control of contributions.
Exceptions
  • The bond is tied to custody/control, not every consultant relationship.
Exemptions
  • Employees and volunteers can fall outside the professional fundraiser definition.
Forms
  • Professional Fund Raiser Registration Statement (PFR-01) — registration
  • Professional Fund Raiser Contract Filing (PFR-06) — contract_filing
  • Professional Fund Raiser Surety Bond (CS-6) — surety_bond

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceRequirements for Professional Fundraisers and Consultants
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm PFR-01 — Professional Fund Raiser Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm PFR-06 — Professional Fund Raiser Contract Filing
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm CS-6 — Professional Fund Raiser Surety Bond
Accessed2026-07-21
Distinguish professional fundraising consultants and professional solicitors
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

A professional fundraising consultant is not the same as a professional fundraiser or professional solicitor. Register and report under the role that matches actual services, custody/control, and solicitation activity. Fees vary by role and form; no single combined fee should be published. Misclassification can cause unregistered activity, missing bonds/contracts, and enforcement.

Deadline
Before performing regulated services; consultant registration follows the current biennial cycle stated by agency materials.
Fee
$0 — Fees vary by role and form; no single combined fee should be published
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Every two years

Applies to: Consultants who plan or advise fundraising and individuals who directly solicit for compensation.

Exceptions
  • An employee or volunteer exception may apply.
  • A consultant that takes custody or directly solicits may become a professional fundraiser or solicitor.
Forms
  • Professional Fundraising Consultant Registration (PFC-01) — consultant_registration
  • Professional Solicitor Registration Statement (PS-01) — solicitor_registration

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceRequirements for Professional Fundraisers and Consultants
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm PFC-01 — Professional Fundraising Consultant Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm PS-01 — Professional Solicitor Registration Statement
Accessed2026-07-21
File fundraiser annual, campaign, and custody reports and attach IFC to the charity report
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Professional fundraisers file required annual and campaign reports, including the annual report due April 30 and the custody/control six-month report due September 30 when applicable. The charity attaches an IFC for each fundraiser campaign to AG990-IL. Fee: professional fundraiser annual report fee $25 under current instructions. Late or incomplete reports can produce fees, registration delinquency, and enforcement.

Deadline
Professional fundraiser annual report: April 30. Custody/control six-month report: September 30, when applicable. IFC: with the charity's AG990-IL.
Fee
$25 — Professional fundraiser annual report fee
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: Registered professional fundraisers and charities using them.

Exceptions
  • The exact form selected depends on custody/control, campaign status, and contract structure.
  • Portal labels should be checked at filing.
Forms
  • Report of Individual Fund-Raising Campaign (IFC) — campaign_attachment

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceRequirements for Professional Fundraisers and Consultants
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm IFC — Report of Individual Fund-Raising Campaign
Accessed2026-07-21
Pay IL-990-T tax by the original deadline even when the return is extended
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

A filing extension does not extend the time to pay. Corporate filers generally receive a seven-month filing extension and trusts a six-month filing extension when conditions are met, but payment remains due on the original date. No extension fee; penalties and interest apply to late payment.

Deadline
Payment by the original return due date; extended return due under the current corporate (7-month) or trust (6-month) extension period.
Fee
$0 — No extension fee; penalties and interest apply to late payment
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: An exempt organization required to file IL-990-T and owing Illinois tax.

Exceptions
  • An extension can depend on timely payment and filing conditions.
  • Federal extension interaction must be applied exactly as stated in current Illinois instructions.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T — Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return
Accessed2026-07-21
Renew the E-number before its five-year expiration
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

An E-number expires five years after the first day of the month following issuance. Submit renewal documents at least three months before expiration to avoid interruption. No renewal fee is stated in current official materials. An expired E-number cannot be used to support exempt purchases.

Deadline
At least three months before the five-year expiration date.
Fee
$0 — No renewal fee stated in current official materials
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: An organization holding an Illinois sales-tax exemption identification number.

Conditions
  • The E-number expires five years after the first day of the month following issuance.
  • Renewal documents should be submitted at least three months before expiration.
Exceptions
  • IDOR may request updated governing documents, IRS recognition, activity descriptions, and financial information.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRetailers' Occupation Tax Act — Exemption Identification Number (35 ILCS 120/1g)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceSales Tax Exemption Number Renewal FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
Use occasional fundraising-sale exceptions only within their limits
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Illinois provides limited treatment for noncompetitive member-focused sales and not more than two occasional dinners or similar fundraising activities per year. Ongoing gift shops, rummage shops, and competitive retail activity are generally taxable. Misclassification creates sales tax, penalties, and interest.

Deadline
At each event and before relying on an exception.
Fee
$0 — No separate event exemption fee identified; taxable sales require tax collection and returns
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: An exempt organization conducting dinners, sales, auctions, gift shops, rummage sales, or similar fundraising.

Conditions
  • No more than two qualifying occasional dinners or similar fundraising activities per year fall within this limited treatment.
Exceptions
  • The exact item, audience, frequency, and competition with commercial sellers matter.
  • Raffles, liquor, and gaming have separate rules.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly / Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Source86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.2005 — Nonprofit Organization Sales and Purchases
Accessed2026-07-21
Register Illinois tax accounts separately from Secretary of State incorporation
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Secretary of State incorporation does not automatically open every Illinois tax account. Register through MyTax Illinois for withholding, sales tax, and other applicable accounts before withholding wages, making taxable sales, or beginning another taxable activity. No universal registration fee is stated; failure can cause unregistered tax activity, returns, penalties, interest, and collection action.

Deadline
Before withholding wages, making taxable sales, or beginning another taxable activity.
Fee
$0 — No universal registration fee stated; license, bond, or tax requirements can be activity-specific
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A nonprofit with employees, taxable sales, withholding, or another IDOR-administered tax.

Exceptions
  • Unemployment registration is administered with IDES; professional and local licenses are separate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceRegister a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations
Accessed2026-07-21
Comply with Illinois minimum wage, overtime, pay, and workplace notices
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Pay at least the current Illinois minimum wage (the 2026 statewide adult rate is $15.00), pay overtime after more than 40 hours in a workweek where required, follow wage-payment rules, and display applicable workplace notices. Nonprofit status is not a general exemption. No filing fee; back wages, statutory damages, civil penalties, and enforcement may apply.

Deadline
Each payroll; overtime after more than 40 hours in a workweek; posters before and during covered employment.
Fee
$0 — No filing fee; wage liability, penalties, damages, and attorney fees may apply
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Illinois nonprofit employers with covered employees.

Exceptions
  • Tipped, youth, executive/professional, domestic, and local categories may differ.
  • Chicago and Cook County rules may be more protective.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Labor and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourceIllinois Minimum Wage Law
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourceRequired Workplace Posters
Accessed2026-07-21
Provide Paid Leave for All Workers Act leave when covered
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Covered employees accrue at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a 12-month period, subject to frontloading and statutory exceptions. No filing fee; wage and civil penalties can apply.

Deadline
Accrual begins under the Act; employees may use leave after the statutory waiting period. Notice and policy deadlines apply before or during employment.
Fee
$0 — No filing fee; wage and civil penalties can apply
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Illinois employers and employees covered by the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

Conditions
  • Covered employees accrue at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
  • Accrual is capped at 40 hours in a 12-month period, subject to frontloading.
Exceptions
  • Some school districts, park districts, collective bargaining arrangements, and local ordinances can be excluded or treated differently.
  • Chicago and Cook County have separate local leave systems.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Labor and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourcePaid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourceRequired Workplace Posters
Accessed2026-07-21
Apply Chicago and Cook County leave rules separately from statewide law
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Chicago and Cook County maintain local paid-leave requirements. Determine work location and municipal coverage rather than treating the statewide Paid Leave for All Workers Act as the only standard. No universal filing fee; local penalties and wage liability may apply.

Deadline
At hiring and throughout work performed in the locality; accrual/use deadlines follow the local ordinance.
Fee
$0 — No universal filing fee; local penalties and wage liability may apply
Filing agency
City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (Chicago BACP)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Employers with employees working in Chicago or covered Cook County municipalities.

Exceptions
  • Municipal opt-outs and overlapping work locations complicate Cook County coverage.
  • The more protective applicable rule may control particular rights.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Cook County Government and 2 more

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AgencyCook County Government
SourceCook County Paid Leave Ordinance and Regulations
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyCity of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
SourceChicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourcePaid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
Complete withholding, wage reporting, and account closure when applicable
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Register Illinois withholding, withhold and remit tax, file required wage and withholding returns, and close IDOR and IDES accounts when employment ends. No universal registration fee; tax, penalties, and interest vary. Failure can produce tax assessments, penalties, interest, liens, and continuing notices on unclosed accounts.

Deadline
Before first withholding; returns and deposits on the assigned schedule; closure when payroll activity ends.
Fee
$0 — No universal registration fee; tax, penalties, and interest vary
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Quarterly

Applies to: A nonprofit employer paying taxable wages in Illinois.

Exceptions
  • Federal payroll filings and new-hire reporting are separate.
  • Reimbursing unemployment employers still have wage-report duties.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceRegister a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceGuide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceForm REG-UI-1 — Report to Determine Liability
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain a local raffle license under an enabling ordinance
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Illinois raffle licensing is local. A county or municipality must adopt an ordinance and issue the license. The local ordinance sets prize limits, ticket-price limits, sales periods, licensing periods, and fees within state law — there is no single statewide raffle fee or prize limit. Unlicensed gambling, local fines, criminal exposure, and invalid fundraising activity can result from noncompliance.

Deadline
Before selling tickets or conducting the raffle.
Fee
$0 — Fee varies locally; no single statewide raffle fee or prize limit
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: An eligible bona fide not-for-profit organization conducting a raffle in Illinois.

Exceptions
  • Eligible categories and the five-year existence rule apply; local government may waive the five-year rule for qualifying affiliates.
  • State law does not itself issue the license.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRaffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)
Accessed2026-07-21
Meet raffle eligibility and five-year existence requirements
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

The organization generally must have operated continuously in Illinois for five years and meet an eligible category (religious, charitable, labor, business, fraternal, educational, veterans, or other bona fide not-for-profit). A local authority may waive the five-year rule for a qualifying national or state affiliate. Ineligibility prevents lawful licensing and can make the raffle illegal gambling.

Deadline
Before license issuance.
Fee
$0 — Included in the local fee, if any
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A religious, charitable, labor, business, fraternal, educational, veterans, or other bona fide not-for-profit organization seeking a local raffle license.

Conditions
  • The organization generally must have operated continuously in Illinois for five years.
Exceptions
  • Political committees and fundraising for individuals can have special statutory treatment; confirm exact eligibility.
Exemptions
  • A local authority may waive the five-year rule for a qualifying national or state affiliate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRaffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)
Accessed2026-07-21
Maintain raffle proceeds, management, records, and reporting controls
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Use permitted uncompensated managers, devote net proceeds to authorized purposes, maintain required bank and control records, report as required to the governing body or licensing authority, and retain raffle records for three years for public inspection. License suspension/revocation, local enforcement, and gambling-related liability can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
During the raffle and for three years afterward.
Fee
$0 — No separate state recordkeeping fee
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A licensed raffle operator.

Conditions
  • Raffle records must be retained for three years for public inspection.
Exceptions
  • Raffle proceeds must be segregated from bingo proceeds as required.
  • Queen of Hearts variations remain raffles and must fit the local license and state Act.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRaffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain the separate local poker-run license
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

A poker run requires a local county or municipal license separate from a raffle license. The ordinance and license control the event, and the state Act permits a county fee up to $25. Unlicensed gambling/event enforcement, fines, and permit problems can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Before conducting the poker run.
Fee
$25 — Maximum county fee under the state Act
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: An eligible organization conducting a poker run under the Raffles and Poker Runs Act.

Conditions
  • A county fee for a poker run license may not exceed $25 under the state Act.
Exceptions
  • A poker run is not casino poker or a charitable-games license.
  • Local road, alcohol, and special-event approvals may also apply.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRaffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain an Illinois bingo license and follow session and prize limits
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Bingo is licensed by the Illinois Department of Revenue under a separate system from raffles, charitable games, and pull tabs. Regular bingo generally requires an annual operator license ($200 under current IDOR guidance), is limited to one session per week and 25 games per session, and has statutory prize limits (generally $2,250, with a regional exception up to $3,250). License denial/revocation, tax assessments, penalties, and gambling enforcement can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Obtain the correct license before the first bingo occasion; renew before expiration.
Fee
  • $200 — Regular operator license, annual
  • $0 — Special/limited license fees vary by class
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: An eligible organization conducting regular, special, or limited bingo.

Conditions
  • Regular bingo is limited to one session per week.
  • Regular bingo is limited to 25 games per session.
Exceptions
  • A regional exception can permit total prizes up to $3,250; the general stated limit is $2,250.
  • Local premises and liquor rules remain separate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceBingo License and Tax Information
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceBingo Forms
Accessed2026-07-21
Use a charitable-games license for authorized casino-style fundraising games
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Casino-style charitable games (poker, blackjack, roulette/wheel, or other authorized games) require an Illinois charitable-games license; a raffle or bingo license is not sufficient. Suppliers and providers use separate licenses. Fee: organization license $400 for two years; supplier $500/year or $1,500/3 years; provider $50/year or $150/3 years. Ordinary commercial casino gambling is not authorized.

Deadline
Apply and obtain approval before the event; comply with event and location limits.
Fee
  • $400 — Organization license, two years
  • $500 — Supplier license, one year
  • $1500 — Supplier license, three years
  • $50 — Provider license, one year
  • $150 — Provider license, three years
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Every two years

Applies to: An eligible organization conducting poker, blackjack, roulette/wheel, or other authorized charitable games.

Exceptions
  • Wager, prize, worker, location, local approval, alcohol, and supplier rules apply.
  • Ordinary commercial casino gambling is not authorized.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceCharitable Games License and Tax Information
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm RCG-1 — Charitable Games License Application
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain the correct pull-tabs and jar-games license
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Pull tabs and jar games use a separate IDOR license and tax system from raffles, bingo, and charitable games. A regular operator license ($500/year) and a limited event license ($50, no more than two occasions per year, no more than five consecutive days per occasion) have different fees and event limits. Supplier/manufacturer fees are separate.

Deadline
Obtain the license before sales; renew before expiration.
Fee
  • $500 — Regular operator license, annual
  • $50 — Limited license
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: An eligible organization selling pull tabs or jar games.

Conditions
  • A limited license permits no more than two occasions per year.
  • A limited license permits no more than five consecutive days per occasion.
Exceptions
  • Raffles, bingo, and charitable games are separate licenses.
  • Alcohol and local premises approvals may also apply.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePull Tabs and Jar Games License and Tax Information
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourcePull Tabs and Jar Games Forms
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain local approval and an Illinois nonprofit special-event liquor license
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Obtain the appropriate local liquor approval and the Illinois not-for-profit Special Event Retailer's License, submitted through the current ILCC Portal. The posted nonprofit special-event form states a $25 state license fee, an additional $25 late fee when the application is received fewer than 14 days before the event, required dram-shop insurance, and a maximum 15-day application period. Application rejection or delay, event cancellation, liquor-law citations, fines, insurance exposure, and local enforcement can result from noncompliance.

Deadline
Apply before the event. An additional $25 late fee applies when the application is received fewer than 14 days before the event. Maximum 15-day application period.
Fee
  • $25 — Posted state license fee
  • $25 — Late fee when received fewer than 14 days before the event
Filing agency
Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A legally recognized not-for-profit organization selling or serving alcohol at a special event that is not covered by another license or exception.

Conditions
  • An additional $25 late fee applies when the application is received fewer than 14 days before the event.
Exceptions
  • The legacy PDF's paper-signature and payment mechanics have been superseded by the current ILCC Portal workflow.
  • Donated alcohol, purchasing channels, BASSET applicability, auctions, raffles, wine pulls, service to minors, outdoor areas, food, gaming, and aggregation of multiple events require separate current confirmation.
Forms
  • Not-for-Profit Special Event Retailer's Liquor License — legacy_substantive_terms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Liquor Control Commission and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceNot-for-Profit Special Event Retailer's Liquor License Application
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceIllinois Liquor Control Commission Portal FAQs
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceLiquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceHow to Apply for a Special Event/Special Use License in the ILCC Portal
Accessed2026-07-21
Obtain food, zoning, occupancy, fire, and special-event approvals locally
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

State law does not replace local health, zoning, building, occupancy, fire, signage, street-use, and special-event permits. Check the official county and municipality for the actual location and event. Fees vary locally; closure, stop-work, fines, denial of occupancy, food embargo, or event cancellation can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Before opening, construction, occupancy, food service, or the event.
Fee
$0 — Fees vary locally; no universal fee
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A nonprofit operating premises, serving food, holding public events, installing signs, using streets, or changing occupancy.

Exceptions
  • Temporary food distribution and charitable food programs can have different exemptions or sponsor requirements.
  • Chicago rules are not statewide.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Public Health and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Public Health
SourceFood Safety
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyCity of Chicago
SourceBusiness Affairs and Consumer Protection
Accessed2026-07-21
License child care, healthcare, residential, educational, and professional services by activity
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Nonprofit status does not exempt regulated services. Identify the exact program and obtain DCFS, IDPH, IDHS, ISBE, IDFPR, or other agency licenses and background checks before serving clients. Fees vary by program; operating without a license can lead to closure, fines, funding loss, professional discipline, and client-safety enforcement.

Deadline
Before providing the regulated service or employing licensed personnel.
Fee
$0 — Fees vary by program; no universal nonprofit fee
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A nonprofit providing child care, camps, schools, healthcare, mental-health, substance-use, residential, senior, transportation, animal, environmental, or licensed professional services.

Exceptions
  • Some programs are exempt based on duration, sponsor, age, or setting, but exemptions must be affirmatively established.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Children and Family Services
SourceDay Care Licensing
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
SourceProfessional Regulation — Professions and Services
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Public Health
SourceFood Safety
Accessed2026-07-21
File the annual Community Benefits Plan report when the hospital is covered
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

File the annual community benefits plan/report, including required financial-assistance and audited financial information, and make the report publicly available as required. This is separate from AG990-IL and federal Schedule H. Only covered nonprofit hospitals file this report; ordinary charities do not file CBP-1. No universal filing fee is identified in the reviewed statute/form.

Deadline
Last day of the sixth month after fiscal-year end.
Fee
$0 — No universal filing fee identified in the reviewed statute/form
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A nonprofit hospital subject to the Illinois Community Benefits Act.

Exceptions
  • Only covered nonprofit hospitals; ordinary charities do not file CBP-1.
  • Property-tax exemption and federal Schedule H are separate analyses.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCommunity Benefits Act — Annual Report (210 ILCS 76/20)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General
SourceForm CBP-1 — Annual Nonprofit Hospital Community Benefits Plan Report
Accessed2026-07-21
Register the lobbying entity and lobbyists before Illinois lobbying
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Complete annual registration by January 31. A newly retained or employed lobbyist must register no later than two business days after retention/employment and before lobbying. Disclose clients, agencies, and subject matters through the electronic system. Fee: $300 state annual registration fee. Late fees, registration delinquency, Inspector General enforcement, and inability to lobby lawfully can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Annual registration by January 31; new activity within two business days after retention/employment and before lobbying.
Fee
$300 — State annual registration fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division (Lobbyist Division)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A nonprofit, employee, contractor, or client meeting Illinois Lobbyist Registration Act definitions and not within an exception.

Exceptions
  • Not every communication with an official is lobbying; statutory definitions, compensation, duties, and exceptions must be applied.
  • Federal 501(c)(3) lobbying limits are separate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division
SourceIllinois Lobbyist Registration — Introduction
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Registration FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Registration Guide (IPUB 31)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Registration Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
File semi-monthly Illinois lobbying expenditure reports, including zero reports
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

File reports for the 1st–15th period by the 20th and for the 16th–month-end period by the 5th of the next month. File even when there is no reportable activity and itemize as required regardless of amount. No separate report fee; late fee is $50, with an additional $100 when more than 15 days late.

Deadline
First half of the month due the 20th; second half due the 5th of the next month.
Fee
  • $50 — Late fee
  • $100 — Additional late fee when more than 15 days late
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division (Lobbyist Division)
Frequency
Monthly

Applies to: A registered lobbying entity and registered lobbyists subject to reporting.

Exceptions
  • Client and lobbyist reporting responsibilities should not be merged.
  • Local lobbying reports are separate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Expenditure Reporting Guide (IPUB 32)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Registration FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division
SourceIllinois Lobbyist Registration — Introduction
Accessed2026-07-21
Complete annual ethics and harassment/discrimination training
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Complete the state's annual ethics and sexual-harassment/discrimination training and retain proof of completion. No separate training fee identified. Registration or enforcement consequences can follow noncompletion.

Deadline
Annually by the deadline assigned in the registration/training system.
Fee
$0 — No separate training fee identified
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division (Lobbyist Division)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: Registered Illinois lobbyists and other covered participants.

Exceptions
  • Employer training obligations under other laws are separate.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State
SourceLobbyist Ethics and Harassment Training
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
SourceLobbyist Registration Guide (IPUB 31)
Accessed2026-07-21
Register separately for City of Chicago lobbying when covered
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Chicago has a separate local lobbying registration and reporting system through the Chicago Electronic Lobbyist Filing system. State registration does not replace Chicago compliance. Local fees and penalties apply; confirm the current amount in the Chicago system. Local fines, disclosure violations, and Board of Ethics enforcement can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Before or promptly upon covered Chicago lobbying and on the local reporting schedule.
Fee
$0 — Local fees and penalties apply; confirm current amount in the Chicago system
Filing agency
City of Chicago Board of Ethics (Chicago Board of Ethics)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A nonprofit or its representative lobbying City of Chicago officials and meeting local definitions.

Exceptions
  • Chicago rules are local.
  • Other municipalities may also regulate lobbying.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: City of Chicago Board of Ethics and 1 more

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AgencyCity of Chicago Board of Ethics
SourceCity of Chicago Lobbyist Information
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyCity of Chicago Board of Ethics
SourceChicago Electronic Lobbyist Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
Approve dissolution and file Form NFP 112.20 after corporate authorization
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

Authorize dissolution under the Act, Articles, and bylaws; obtain member or board approval as applicable; provide required notice following written consent; wind up; and file Articles of Dissolution. Member approval is generally two-thirds when voting members exist, unless the Act or governing documents provide the applicable alternative. Fee: $5 filing fee plus an optional $25 expedited fee. The corporation remains responsible for winding up, claims, assets, reports, taxes, and accounts; improper approval can invalidate the filing.

Deadline
After valid authorization and during winding up; file before treating the corporate record as dissolved.
Fee
  • $5 — Filing fee
  • $25 — Optional expedited service
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A domestic Illinois not-for-profit corporation voluntarily dissolving.

Exceptions
  • Member approval is generally two-thirds when voting members exist unless the Act/governing documents provide the applicable alternative.
  • Administrative dissolution is a different process.
Forms

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 112.20 — Articles of Dissolution
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
File final reports and close tax, charity, payroll, license, and foreign accounts
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

After corporate winding up, file final AG990-IL and portal closure when registered, final IL-990-T and tax returns when applicable, cancel the E-number, close withholding and unemployment accounts, surrender licenses, close local accounts, and withdraw foreign authority where relevant. Secretary of State dissolution alone does not close Attorney General, tax, employment, gaming, liquor, property, or local obligations. Unclosed accounts continue generating returns, notices, fees, taxes, or public delinquency.

Deadline
At cessation and by each final return or license deadline.
Fee
$0 — Fees, tax, penalties, and license charges vary; no universal closure fee
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A nonprofit ending operations, withdrawing from Illinois, or ceasing regulated activities.

Exceptions
  • Secretary of State dissolution alone does not close Attorney General, tax, employment, gaming, liquor, property, or local obligations.
Forms
  • Application for Withdrawal and Final Report (NFP 113.45) — foreign_withdrawal

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 6 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 112.20 — Articles of Dissolution
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 113.45 — Application for Withdrawal and Final Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm IL-990-T — Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceRegister a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceGuide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Accessed2026-07-21
Expect public disclosure of corporate and charity filings and obtain certificates when needed
SOURCE VERIFIED
Required

Secretary of State filings disclose registered agent, office, directors, officers, and other corporate data. Attorney General registration and annual-report information is publicly searchable, subject to confidentiality rules such as protected donor information. Obtain certificates of good standing or certified copies when banks, grantors, or counterparties require them. Fee: certificate of good standing $5 plus an optional $10 expedited fee; certified-copy fees vary by document/page.

Deadline
Public disclosure occurs at filing; certificates are requested when needed.
Fee
  • $5 — Certificate of good standing
  • $10 — Optional expedited fee
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Illinois not-for-profit corporations and registered charities.

Exceptions
  • Schedule B and other protected information may not be public; home addresses should not be unnecessarily placed in public filings.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and 5 more

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AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceCertificates and Copies — Business Services
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 114.05 — Annual Report
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Organization Search
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceForm AG990-IL Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
Apply the separate Charitable Trust Act religious-registration exemption only to exclusively religious activities
SOURCE VERIFIED
Conditional

The Charitable Trust Act has a religious-registration exemption separate from the Solicitation for Charity Act CO-3 process. A qualifying religious organization, its agency, or a directly supervised affiliate is exempt from Charitable Trust Act registration for exclusively religious activities. Individual officers and directors holding property in their official capacity for a religious body are also covered. A trustee that conducts non-exempt activities must register and account for the non-exempt activities. No separate Charitable Trust Act registration fee applies when the organization or activity is actually exempt — this does not establish a general $0 filing fee for non-exempt organizations or activities.

Deadline
Confirm qualification before relying on the exemption; register before beginning a non-exempt activity or before the ordinary Charitable Trust Act registration deadline triggered by that activity.
Fee
$0 — No separate Charitable Trust Act registration fee applies when the organization or activity is actually exempt; this is not a general $0 fee for non-exempt activity
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A religious organization, its agency, or an affiliated organization directly supervised by the religious organization that holds charitable property for exclusively religious activities; and an individual officer or director holding property in an official capacity for a religious body.

Exceptions
  • This exemption is separate from the Solicitation for Charity Act CO-3 determination.
  • It does not automatically resolve solicitation registration or annual reporting under another statute, tax exemption, Secretary of State corporate filings, employment duties, liquor or gaming licensing, or other regulated activities.
  • Affiliates must be directly supervised, and the activity must be exclusively religious.
Exemptions
  • A qualifying religious organization, its agency, or a directly supervised affiliate for exclusively religious activities.
  • An individual officer or director holding property in an official capacity for a religious body.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
SourcePart 480 — Charitable Trust Act Administrative Rules
Accessed2026-07-21

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Additional Requirements Under Verification

These entries are based on cited official materials and are published for transparency while verification continues. One or more details may still change. Review the linked agency sources before relying on an entry for a filing decision.

Formation

Do not assume a separate initial report or formation-publication duty
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

The reviewed formation statute, form, and Secretary of State workflow do not identify a separate initial corporate report or newspaper-publication step. The safe statement is that neither appears in the ordinary Secretary of State formation workflow. No universal state fee or form was identified for either step. Special statutes, court proceedings, local permits, charitable solicitations, assumed names, or dissolution notices may create separate notice duties.

Deadline
No ordinary deadline confirmed.
Fee
$0 — No universal state fee identified; this is not a statement that the fee is $0
Filing agency
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (SOS)

Applies to: An ordinary newly formed Illinois not-for-profit corporation.

Exceptions
  • Special statutes, court proceedings, local permits, charitable solicitations, assumed names, or dissolution notices may create separate notice duties.
Forms
  • No ordinary initial-report or publication form was found in the current workflow

Confirm with the Secretary of State whether any special-statute, local, or portal-only initial report or publication step applies before relying on this negative.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceOnline Not-for-Profit Corporation Filing Instructions
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21

Local Licensing

Do not treat Illinois as having one universal nonprofit business license
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

No single universal statewide general-business license for every nonprofit was identified. This does not mean the organization is unlicensed: tax registration, professional licensing, local business licenses, zoning, occupancy, fire, food, child care, gaming, liquor, and other activity permits can apply. Fees vary by license and locality; operating without a required license can trigger closure, fines, tax action, or professional discipline.

Deadline
Before each regulated activity and before opening a location.
Fee
$0 — No universal fee; fees vary by license and locality
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: All Illinois nonprofits beginning operations.

Exceptions
  • Chicago, Cook County, and home-rule municipalities may impose local licenses and taxes.
  • Incorporation is not licensure.

Check MyTax Illinois, IDFPR, and the local municipality/county before assuming no license is needed.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceRegister a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
SourceProfessional Regulation — Professions and Services
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyCity of Chicago
SourceBusiness Affairs and Consumer Protection
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Public Health
SourceFood Safety
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Children and Family Services
SourceDay Care Licensing
Accessed2026-07-21

State-Specific Requirements

Evaluate the separate Religious Corporation Act before forming a religious organization
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Conditional

Illinois has a separate Religious Corporation Act (805 ILCS 110) in addition to the ordinary not-for-profit statute, 805 ILCS 105. A religious organization should determine which statute fits its governance and property structure before filing. Official confirmation of a universal filing fee and modern form path under 805 ILCS 110 was not found in the reviewed current materials, and an incorrect statutory choice can create uncertainty over governance, title to property, and amendment procedures.

Deadline
Before formation or restructuring.
Fee
$0 — No universal filing fee confirmed in current official materials; this is not a statement that the fee is $0
Frequency
One time

Applies to: A church, congregation, society, or other religious body considering an Illinois corporate form.

Exceptions
  • A religious organization may instead use the General Not For Profit Corporation Act when legally appropriate; the choice is not assumed.

Confirm the current Secretary of State filing path, fee, and eligibility with the agency before relying on either statute.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceReligious Corporation Act (805 ILCS 110)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceNot-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees
Accessed2026-07-21
Use qualified wording for passive and targeted internet solicitation
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

Illinois statutes require registration before covered solicitation, but reviewed current official sources do not provide a complete bright-line rule for passive national website accessibility, targeted Illinois appeals, platform activity, or receipt of Illinois contributions. An overbroad “no registration for online fundraising” statement could expose the organization to late fees and enforcement.

Deadline
Before targeted Illinois solicitation; otherwise classification is unresolved and should be reviewed before fundraising.
Fee
$0 — No separate internet fee; ordinary registration fees apply if registration is required
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: A charity with a donation page, crowdfunding campaign, social-media appeal, fundraising platform, or other internet solicitation accessible in Illinois.

Exceptions
  • Foreign charity corporate authority and charity registration are separate.
  • A single unsolicited Illinois gift may not resolve the broader pattern.

Seek a current Attorney General determination or register conservatively when facts indicate Illinois-directed solicitation.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceSolicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceCharity Registration
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceIllinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System
Accessed2026-07-21
Confirm county-specific property deadlines, affidavits, and renewal procedures
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

County boards of review and assessors use local filing windows, supplemental forms, and sometimes annual affidavits or use confirmations. No single statewide annual affidavit rule was confirmed for every charitable exemption. Cook County and other counties may administer timing differently. Missing a local deadline or affidavit can cause denial, lapse, or taxation for the year.

Deadline
Local deadline; confirm each assessment year and after ownership or use changes.
Fee
$0 — Fee varies locally; no universal fee confirmed
Filing agency
County board of review or county assessor (varies by county) (County Board of Review)
Frequency
Annual

Applies to: A nonprofit seeking or maintaining property-tax exemption in a particular Illinois county.

Exceptions
  • Cook County and other counties may administer timing differently.
  • IDOR's substantive approval does not eliminate local annual administration.

Confirm the exact board-of-review deadline, affidavit, and renewal procedure with the specific county before relying on a filing window.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois Department of Revenue and 2 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceForm PTAX-300 — Application for Non-homestead Property Tax Exemption
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Revenue
SourceHow to Apply for a Property Tax Exemption
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceProperty Tax Code §15-65 — Charitable Purposes
Accessed2026-07-21
Choose contribution or reimbursable unemployment financing on time
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Conditional

A covered 501(c)(3) may pay regular contributions or elect to reimburse IDES for benefits charged. A newly liable nonprofit generally must elect reimbursement within 30 days after the end of the quarter in which liability begins; an existing employer generally elects before January 1 for the next year. No election fee, but reimbursements, contributions, and possible security/collateral vary and were not fully confirmed in reviewed general guidance.

Deadline
Newly liable employer: within 30 days after the end of the quarter in which liability begins. Existing employer: before January 1 for the following year.
Fee
$0 — No election fee; reimbursements, contributions, and possible security/collateral vary
Filing agency
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A qualifying 501(c)(3) employer covered by Illinois unemployment insurance.

Exceptions
  • The amount and conditions of security or collateral are not fully stated in the reviewed general guidance and can depend on account facts.

Confirm the current election form, minimum election period, and any security/collateral requirement with IDES before electing reimbursable financing.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois Department of Employment Security and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceGuide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceIllinois Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405)
Accessed2026-07-21
Classify volunteers, employees, contractors, and screened workers by actual program facts
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Conditional

Do not assume volunteers are always outside wage, unemployment, or workers' compensation law. Classification, child-labor rules, background checks, mandated reporting, personnel records, and new-hire reporting depend on actual duties, compensation, control, and program licensing. Fees vary by background check, license, and program. Misclassification can create back wages, taxes, benefits, insurance exposure, license action, and child-safety penalties.

Deadline
Before engagement and before assigning regulated duties; reporting deadlines are program-specific.
Fee
$0 — Fees vary by background check, license, and program; no universal fee
Frequency
As needed

Applies to: Organizations using volunteers, independent contractors, youth workers, child-serving staff, healthcare workers, or mandated reporters.

Exceptions
  • Genuine unpaid volunteers for charitable purposes may be treated differently, but labels and waivers alone are not decisive.

Confirm actual worker role, compensation, supervision, age, client population, and required screening with the relevant program-specific agency.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 5 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceIllinois Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Employment Security
SourceGuide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Workers' Compensation Commission
SourceEmployer Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Labor
SourceIllinois Minimum Wage Law
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Children and Family Services
SourceDay Care Licensing
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
SourceProfessional Regulation — Professions and Services
Accessed2026-07-21
Keep online and electronic raffle-ticket sales qualified until officially resolved
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

State law and local ordinances control where and how tickets may be sold, but reviewed current official sources do not establish one statewide rule authorizing all online or electronic raffle sales. Promotion online is not the same as lawful ticket sale. An unauthorized sale method can invalidate the raffle and create gambling, consumer, and payment issues.

Deadline
Before offering or accepting electronic ticket sales.
Fee
$0 — Fee varies locally; payment processor charges are private costs
Filing agency
County or municipal government (varies by locality) (County/Municipality)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: Organizations considering online, app, telephone, credit-card, debit-card, mobile-payment, or social-media raffle-ticket sales.

Exceptions
  • Local governments may impose geographic sales areas and additional restrictions.
  • Social-media advertising does not establish authorization to sell online.

Obtain written local licensing confirmation before using any electronic or online raffle-ticket sale method.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official source: Illinois General Assembly — Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceRaffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15)
Accessed2026-07-21
Reconcile current ILCC Portal instructions with the legacy nonprofit special-event form
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Unknown

MyTaxIllinois was retired for ILCC licensing and compliance purposes on February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and all current liquor licensing and compliance submissions moved to the new ILCC Portal in mid-February 2026. Current special-event applications must use the ILCC Portal. The older nonprofit special-event PDF remains relevant only for substantive terms that have not been superseded; the current portal tutorial controls submission mechanics. Current ILCC or local confirmation remains appropriate for donated alcohol, purchasing channels, BASSET applicability, auctions, raffles, wine pulls, event aggregation, and any portal-calculated fee or deadline not visible in public instructions.

Deadline
Use the current ILCC Portal before the event and resolve uncertain alcohol sourcing, service, training, raffle, auction, and multi-event features before purchasing, receiving, advertising, or serving alcohol.
Fee
$0 — No separate portal-transition fee identified; local charges, insurance costs, and any portal-calculated amount not visible in public instructions require confirmation
Filing agency
Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A nonprofit applying for a special-event liquor license through the ILCC Portal or relying on substantive terms stated in the older nonprofit special-event PDF.

Exceptions
  • The portal migration does not itself answer donated-alcohol, purchasing, BASSET, gaming, auction, raffle, wine-pull, minor-service, outdoor-area, or event-aggregation questions.
  • Alcohol permission and gaming permission remain separate.

Use the current ILCC Portal for submission and confirm any still-unresolved substantive event detail with the ILCC or the local liquor authority before the event.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois Liquor Control Commission and 3 more

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AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceNot-for-Profit Special Event Retailer's Liquor License Application
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceIllinois Liquor Control Commission Portal FAQs
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceLiquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Liquor Control Commission
SourceHow to Apply for a Special Event/Special Use License in the ILCC Portal
Accessed2026-07-21
Analyze Illinois political-committee registration separately from 501(c)(3) tax restrictions
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Conditional

Illinois campaign-finance law can require political-committee registration when receipts or expenditures exceed $5,000 in a 12-month period, but federal 501(c)(3) organizations are separately prohibited from political campaign intervention. Do not use state committee eligibility as federal permission. File D-1 within the state deadline after the threshold is crossed; subsequent D-2 and rapid reports follow transaction and election calendars. State civil penalties and federal loss-of-exemption/excise-tax risk can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
File D-1 within the state deadline after the committee-creation threshold; subsequent D-2 and rapid reports follow transaction and election calendars.
Fee
$0 — Fees and civil penalties depend on committee and lateness; no universal filing fee stated
Filing agency
Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A nonprofit making contributions, independent expenditures, electioneering communications, or ballot-question expenditures that may create an Illinois committee.

Conditions
  • A political committee may be required when receipts or expenditures exceed $5,000 in a 12-month period.
Exceptions
  • Nonpartisan issue advocacy, lobbying, ballot measures, independent expenditures, and candidate activity are legally distinct.
  • A 501(c)(3) should obtain specialized review before election activity.
Forms
  • Statement of Organization (D-1) — primary

Obtain State Board of Elections and federal tax review before applying the threshold to any specific nonprofit communication or expenditure.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois State Board of Elections and 1 more

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AgencyIllinois State Board of Elections
SourceIllinois Political Committee Information
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois State Board of Elections
SourceIllinois State Board of Elections FAQ
Accessed2026-07-21
Resolve restricted charitable assets and Attorney General oversight before final distribution
VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Conditional

Corporate dissolution does not authorize unrestricted distribution. Follow donor restrictions, Articles, the Charitable Trust Act, cy pres principles, and Attorney General oversight; court approval may be required when the original purpose cannot be carried out. The small charitable-trust termination procedure in §15.5 is narrow and does not establish a universal Attorney General consent rule for every nonprofit dissolution. Breach of trust, restitution, injunction, invalid transfer, director liability, and delayed dissolution can follow noncompliance.

Deadline
Before transferring or distributing restricted charitable assets.
Fee
$0 — No universal Attorney General consent fee confirmed; court and professional costs vary
Filing agency
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau (AG Charitable Trust Bureau)
Frequency
Event triggered

Applies to: A dissolving charity holding restricted gifts, endowment, trust property, or assets dedicated to charitable purposes.

Exceptions
  • The small charitable-trust termination procedure in §15.5 is narrow.
  • No universal rule that every nonprofit dissolution requires formal Attorney General consent was confirmed.

Confirm with the Charitable Trust Bureau or a court whether notice, consent, accounting, or cy pres approval is required for the organization's specific restricted assets.

Last verified: 2026-07-21

Verification note: One or more details in this entry are still being confirmed against the cited official materials.

Official sources: Illinois General Assembly and 4 more

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AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55)
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceCharitable Trust Act §15.5 — Termination of Small Charitable Trusts
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyOffice of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau
SourceBuilding Better Charities
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
SourceForm NFP 112.20 — Articles of Dissolution
Accessed2026-07-21
AgencyIllinois General Assembly
SourceGeneral Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105)
Accessed2026-07-21

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Official Sources

93 official sources back the facts on this page.

Agency / Authority Source Accessed URL
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau 2024 Audit and Review Threshold Notice https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/2024%20Audit%20Threshold%20Insert.pdf
Illinois General Assembly / Joint Committee on Administrative Rules 86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.2005 — Nonprofit Organization Sales and Purchases https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/086/086001300B20050R.html
Illinois Department of Revenue Bingo Forms https://tax.illinois.gov/forms/misc/bingo.html
Illinois Department of Revenue Bingo License and Tax Information https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming/bingo.html
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Building Better Charities https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Consumer-Protection/Charities/Building-Better-Charities/
City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Certificates and Copies — Business Services https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business-services/corp.html
Illinois Department of Revenue Charitable Games License and Tax Information https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming/charitable.html
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Charitable Giving and Charitable Trust Online Filing System https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/charities/
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Charitable Organization Registration Instructions https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/CORegistrationInstructions.pdf
Illinois General Assembly Charitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2106&ChapterID=61
Illinois General Assembly Charitable Trust Act §15.5 — Termination of Small Charitable Trusts https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/076000550K15.5.htm
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Charity Annual Report Extensions https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/CharityExtensionInstructions.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Charity Registration https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Consumer-Protection/Charities/Building-Better-Charities/Charity-Registration/
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Checklist for Illinois Charitable Organizations https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/CharitableOrganizationChecklists.pdf
City of Chicago Board of Ethics Chicago Electronic Lobbyist Filing System https://webapps1.chicago.gov/elf/
City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/paidsickleaveinfo.html
City of Chicago Board of Ethics City of Chicago Lobbyist Information https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ethics/provdrs/lobby.html
Illinois General Assembly Community Benefits Act — Annual Report (210 ILCS 76/20) https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/021000760K20.htm
Cook County Government Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and Regulations https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/paid-leave-ordinance-and-regulations
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing https://dcfs.illinois.gov/brighter-futures/healthy-childhood/day-care.html
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Employer Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage https://iwcc.illinois.gov/coverage.html
Illinois Department of Revenue Exempt Organizations — Illinois Income Tax https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/income/exempt.html
Illinois Department of Public Health Food Safety https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety.html
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form AG990-IL — Charitable Organization Annual Report https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/FormAG990ILCharitableOrganizationAnnualReport.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form AG990-IL Filing Instructions https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/FormAG990ILFilingInstuctions.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General Form CBP-1 — Annual Nonprofit Hospital Community Benefits Plan Report https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/CBPAnnualNonProfitHospital.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form CO-1 — Charitable Organization Registration Statement https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/FormCO1RegistrationStatement.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form CS-6 — Professional Fund Raiser Surety Bond https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/form%20cs-6_Bond.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form IFC — Report of Individual Fund-Raising Campaign https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/form%20IFC_Report.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form IL-990-T — Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/incometax/documents/currentyear/business/taxexempt/il-990-t.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form IL-990-T Instructions https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/incometax/documents/currentyear/business/taxexempt/il-990-t-instr.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form IL-990-T-X — Amended Exempt Organization Income and Replacement Tax Return https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/incometax/documents/currentyear/business/taxexempt/il-990-t-x.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 102.10 — Articles of Incorporation https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10210.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 104.10 — Application for Reservation of Name https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10410.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 104.15/104.20 — Assumed Corporate Name https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10415.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 104.15R — Renewal of Assumed Corporate Name https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10415r.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 105.10/105.20 — Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10510.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 110.30 — Articles of Amendment https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11030.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 110.30R — Restated Articles of Incorporation https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11030r.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 112.20 — Articles of Dissolution https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11220.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 112.45/113.60 — Application for Reinstatement https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11245.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 113.15 — Application for Authority to Conduct Affairs in Illinois https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11315.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 113.45 — Application for Withdrawal and Final Report https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11345.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Form NFP 114.05 — Annual Report https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11405.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form PFC-01 — Professional Fundraising Consultant Registration https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/pfc-01.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form PFR-01 — Professional Fund Raiser Registration Statement https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/PFR01ProfessionalFundRaiserRegistrationStatement.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form PFR-06 — Professional Fund Raiser Contract Filing https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/Form%20pfr-06.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Form PS-01 — Professional Solicitor Registration Statement https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/Form%20ps-01_Registration%20Statement.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form PTAX-300 — Application for Non-homestead Property Tax Exemption https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/property/documents/exemption/ptax-300.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form RCG-1 — Charitable Games License Application https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/misc/documents/games/charitable/rcg-1.pdf
Illinois Department of Employment Security Form REG-UI-1 — Report to Determine Liability https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/REG-UI-1.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue Form STAX-1 — Application for Sales Tax Exemption https://tax.illinois.gov/forms/sales/stax-1.html
Illinois General Assembly General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 (805 ILCS 105) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2280&ChapterID=65
Illinois Department of Employment Security Guide to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/ui-law-handbook/GuidetoUIAct.pdf
Illinois Department of Revenue How to Apply for a Property Tax Exemption https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.330.html
Illinois Liquor Control Commission How to Apply for a Special Event/Special Use License in the ILCC Portal https://ilcc.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ilcc/ilcc-portal/tutorials/licensing-how-can-we-apply-for-a-special-eventspecial-use-license-tutorial.pdf
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Illinois Charitable Organization Search https://charitable.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/search
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Illinois Charitable Trust Online Filing System https://charitable.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/portal
Illinois Liquor Control Commission Illinois Liquor Control Commission Portal FAQs https://ilcc.illinois.gov/ilcc-portal/ilcc-portal-faqs.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department, Lobbyist Division Illinois Lobbyist Registration — Introduction https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/lobbyist/lobintro.html
Illinois Department of Labor Illinois Minimum Wage Law https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/fls/minimum-wage-law.html
Illinois State Board of Elections Illinois Political Committee Information https://www.elections.il.gov/campaigndisclosure/politicalcommittee.aspx
Illinois State Board of Elections Illinois State Board of Elections FAQ https://www.elections.il.gov/Main/FAQ.aspx
Illinois General Assembly Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2434&ChapterID=68
Illinois General Assembly Illinois Workers' Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2430&ChapterID=68
Illinois General Assembly Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1404&ChapterID=26
Illinois Secretary of State Lobbyist Ethics and Harassment Training https://apps.ilsos.gov/lobbyistethics/
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department Lobbyist Expenditure Reporting Guide (IPUB 32) https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/ipub32.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department Lobbyist Registration FAQ https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/faq.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department Lobbyist Registration Fees https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/fees.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department Lobbyist Registration Guide (IPUB 31) https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/ipub31.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Not-for-Profit Corporation Forms and Fees https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/business-services/nfp.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Not-for-Profit Reinstatement Instructions https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business-services/reinstatement/nfpreinstatement.html
Illinois Liquor Control Commission Not-for-Profit Special Event Retailer's Liquor License Application https://ilcc.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ilcc/sitecollectiondocuments/special-event-retailer-liquor-license-nfp.pdf
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Online Not-for-Profit Annual Report Instructions https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business-services/annual-reports/nfp-instructions.html
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services Online Not-for-Profit Corporation Filing Instructions https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business-services/incorporation/nfp-instructions.html
Illinois Department of Labor Paid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/paidleavefaq.html
Illinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Part 400 — Solicitation for Charity Act Administrative Rules https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=01400400
Illinois Attorney General / Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Part 480 — Charitable Trust Act Administrative Rules https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=01400480
Illinois Department of Revenue PIO-37 — Information for Exempt Organizations https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/pio-37.html
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Professional Regulation — Professions and Services https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/profserv.html
Illinois General Assembly Property Tax Code §15-65 — Charitable Purposes https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/003502000K15-65.htm
Illinois Department of Revenue Pull Tabs and Jar Games Forms https://tax.illinois.gov/forms/misc/pulltabs.html
Illinois Department of Revenue Pull Tabs and Jar Games License and Tax Information https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming/pulltab.html
Illinois General Assembly Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1400&ChapterID=25
Illinois Department of Revenue Register a Business with the Illinois Department of Revenue https://tax.illinois.gov/businesses/registration.html
Illinois General Assembly Religious Corporation Act (805 ILCS 110) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2281&ChapterID=65
Illinois Department of Labor Required Workplace Posters https://labor.illinois.gov/employers/posters.html
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau Requirements for Professional Fundraisers and Consultants https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Consumer-Protection/Charities/Building-Better-Charities/Requirements-for-Fundraisers/
Illinois General Assembly Retailers' Occupation Tax Act — Exemption Identification Number (35 ILCS 120/1g) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/003501200K1g.htm
Illinois Department of Revenue Sales Tax Exemption Number Renewal FAQ https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.184.html
Illinois General Assembly Solicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460) https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1418&ChapterID=24

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