Charitable organizations, charitable trusts, and professional fundraisers generally must register and file periodic reports with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.
In Minnesota, a charitable organization is a person who engages in or purports to engage in solicitation for a charitable purpose. See Minn. Stat. 309.50, subd. 5. “Solicit” and “solicitation” have the meanings set forth in Minn. Stat. § 309.50, subd. 10 and include oral or written requests.
Learn more about Minnesota requirements for Charitable Organizations here.
Nonprofits operating and fundraising in Minnesota must register with the Attorney General’s Office.
To maintain compliance in Minnesota, nonprofits must annually renew their registration with the Attorney General’s Office.
Minnesota requires charitable organizations and professional fundraisers to register and submit annual reports to the Attorney General’s Office to ensure transparency and accountability in fundraising efforts. Timely registration and renewals are critical to avoid penalties and maintain compliance. For more details, including forms and filing instructions, visit the Minnesota Attorney General's Charitable Trusts page.