Minnesota (MN) · Requirement Summary

Minnesota charitable solicitation requirements summary

A quick, operational table pulled from the Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a starting point for planning filings and tracking risk.

Requirement Summary Table

Columns removed: processing times, last verified, and confidence score.

Requirement	Minnesota (MN)
Filing Authority	Minnesota Attorney General — Charities Division
Filing Method	Email filings accepted (PDF only) and fees can be paid online Mail option available (check)
Filing Calendar & Triggers	Annual report required for soliciting charities URS accepted but MN supplement required
Filing Due Date	15th day of 7th month after fiscal year end (e.g., Jul 15 for Dec 31 FYE).
Renewal Detail	C2 Annual Report + required attachments + $25 fee Deficient reports not effective until complete
Extensions Calendar	4-month extension available; request by due date $50 late fee if no extension/complete filing by due date
Exemptions	Some organizations exempt (see Minn. Stat. § 309.515) Exemption form available
Good Standing Required for Charity Filing?	No
Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies?	No
Enforcement Posture	High
Recovery Method	Submit missing annual report + attachments; pay late fee if assessed If extended, file by extended due date
Required Documents	C2 Annual Report IRS 990-series + schedules/attachments EXCLUDING Schedule B 990-T if filed Board list + compensation; bank list; audit if revenue > $750,000 $25 fee (+ $50 late fee if applicable)
Financial Audit/Review Thresholds	Total revenue > $750,000 → independent CPA/LPA audit (GAAP).
Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names)	Remove
Signature Requirements	Signed by two officers; executed pursuant to board resolution.
High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes	All filing materials are public records (except donor schedules excluded) Schedule B must not be submitted Civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation for soliciting while unregistered

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