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Kansas charitable solicitation requirements summary

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Requirement Summary Table

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Requirement	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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