Kansas (KS) · Requirement Summary
Kansas charitable solicitation requirements summary
A compact operational summary pulled from our Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a quick reference for filing authority, cadence, documents, and common traps.
Requirement Summary
Key requirements for Kansas (KS).
| Filing Authority | Kansas Attorney General — Charitable Organization Registration Unit |
|---|---|
| Filing Method | • Mail complete packet with $25 check/money order; attachments in PDF/print • Certificate mailed after processing |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | • Register prior to soliciting in KS • Renew annually; registration expires last day of 6th month after fiscal year end |
| Filing Due Date | Last day of the 6th month after fiscal year end (FYE+6 months, month-end). |
| Renewal Detail | • File renewal Registration Statement + required attachments • $25 fee each renewal |
| Extensions Calendar | • No extensions; KS does not recognize IRS extensions for this deadline • No additional late fee, but registration is still late |
| Exemptions | • Statutory exemptions; AG cannot grant exemptions (consult counsel) |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | No |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No |
| Enforcement Posture | Moderate |
| Recovery Method | • Submit missing renewal(s) + complete packet ASAP • Resolve any deficiency letter promptly |
| Required Documents | • Registration Statement • $25 fee • IRS Form 990 (excluding Schedule B) OR AG Financial Statement • Audited financial statement if contributions+grants > $500,000 |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | Contributions and grants > $500,000 → audited financial statement. |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Remove |
| Signature Requirements | Wet signatures; 2 officers required (incl. chief fiscal officer); signed under penalty of perjury. |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | • Deadline is FYE+6 months, month-end (not IRS 4.5-month rule) • No extensions even with IRS Form 8868 • Schedule B must be excluded; audit required if contributions+grants > $500k |
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