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Wisconsin charitable solicitation requirements summary
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Requirement Summary Table
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| Requirement | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| Filing Authority | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) → Charitable Organizations |
| Filing Method | Online renewal via DFI portal/login; separate annual financial report filing required |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | Two tracks: (1) Registration renewal (calendar-based), (2) Annual financial report (fiscal-year based) |
| Filing Due Date | Renewal must be filed before July 31 each year (renewal window begins June 1); financial report due within 12 months after FYE |
| Renewal Detail | Online renewal Q&A + pay renewal fee; maintain active credential |
| Extensions Calendar | Renewal late fee period typically extends to Sept 30; financial report timing is fixed (12 months after FYE) |
| Exemptions | Certain exemptions exist; otherwise credential required to solicit in WI or have contributions solicited in WI on your behalf |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | Yes |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No |
| Enforcement Posture | Moderate |
| Recovery Method | Renew registration (pay late fees if applicable) and file missing financial reports; reinstate if lapsed |
| Required Documents | Online renewal responses; annual financial report form(s) based on contribution levels; IRS return/financials |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | Financial report forms vary by contributions; audit may be required at higher levels (per DFI rules) |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Remove (redact donor names unless DFI explicitly requires unredacted) |
| Signature Requirements | Electronic via online system; authorized filer |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | Renewal is calendar-based (July 31) regardless of FYE; separate annual financial report requirement trips orgs up |
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