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Minnesota charitable solicitation requirements summary

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Requirement Summary Table

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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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