Illinois State Compliance Guidelines

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Annual Filing Requirements – For Nonprofits Operating in Iillinois
Illinois is one of the most challenging states to maintain and operate a nonprofit. This can make it difficult to keep your Illinois nonprofit status.

 We’ve highlighted some key areas to pay attention to keep your nonprofit in good standing with the State of Illinois. 

Charity Registrations

Required to complete and file annually. Charity Registration, sometimes called a Permit to Solicit, is required to ask people and companies for donations in the state of operation. 

Due Date: The annual financial report and fee are due within six months of the organization’s fiscal or calendar year end. A sixty-day extension of the due date can be requested. The extension request must be in writing and received prior to the due date.

Annual Reports

An annual report is required for a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation.

Due Date: Prior to the first day of the anniversary month

Other Exemptions

If desired, Illinois organizations are required to apply for a Sales Tax Exemption.

Tax Returns

All organizations (except those classified as churches) are required to file annual 990 form (990N, 990EZ, 990 or 990PF) to be exempt from Income Tax.

The return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s fiscal year. Failure to file for 3 consecutive years could make

your organization lose tax-exempt status.

Learn More About Illinois Requirements

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