How To Register A Non Profit Organization In Mn

If your organization pays staff or contractors or professional fundraisers to carry out its mission raises more than 25 000 in a year or holds more than 25 000 in charitable assets it must register with the minnesota attorney general s office and file an annual report online or by mail.

How to register a non profit organization in mn. Article i name of corporation required. The following minnesota nonprofit corporation forms are available in pdf. Charitable or religious organizations social welfare organizations labor and agricultural organizations business leagues and veterans organizations. Minnesota charitable organization initial registration annual report form if required. A nonprofit corporation that wishes to apply for tax exempt status 501 c 3 to the revenue services irs should not use this form for its articles due to the fact that the irs has additional.

The articles of incorporation cost 70 to file by mail and 90 to file in person or online. The minnesota department of revenue has an online portal for starting a business where you may apply for a tax id number. Minnesota revenue application for business registration. Minnesota revenue application for sales and use tax exempt status. Bylaws are not required but they can help define the organization and its governance structure.

You can submit your nonprofit s articles of incorporation in person online or by mail. To register your nonprofit corporation as a charity in minnesota you need to file the following with the minnesota office of the attorney general. 2 list the professional service the corporation is authorized to provide under minnesota statutes chapter 319b subd 19. Determine what type of ngo your organization will be. If questions arise as the nonprofit develops and matures bylaws can help future staff and board members determine a course of action.

The undersigned incorporator s in order to form a minnesota nonprofit corporation under minnesota statutes chapter 317a adopt the following. Welcome to the registration and compliance page for minnesota nonprofit organizations. There is a filing fee of 25. Use this form to register a minnesota nonprofit corporation under chapter 317a. Nonprofits can register for a minnesota tax id via an online portal or phone 800 657 3605 or 651 282 5225.

Below you will find information on initial filings required to form a new nonprofit organization in minnesota annual filing requirements for existing organizations and employment filings for nonprofits with employees. Minnesota nonprofit corporation articles of incorporation. A copy of the most recent form 990 or a financial statement for the organization s most recent 12 month period. Application for 501 c 3 exemption. Minnesota registration and compliance.