{"id":5366,"date":"2025-01-06T13:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-minnesota.html"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:46:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-minnesota.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745926860\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Minnesota\/voting-states-maps-Minnesota.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Minnesota<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Minnesota<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Minnesota<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 30, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p><i>Creating a nonprofit organization in Minnesota involves choosing a name for your nonprofit, incorporating the nonprofit, recruiting a board of directors, applying for federal and state tax exemptions, and registering your nonprofit in the state. Learn all the necessary steps to start a Minnesota nonprofit.<\/i><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your nonprofit with confidence.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn-in-content\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Callout\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $99 + filing fees.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Eleven Steps to Start a Minnesota Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Name Your Nonprofit\">1. Name Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Choose a Registered Agent\">2. Choose a Registered Agent<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Select Board Members and Officers\">3. Select Board Members and Officers<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. Draft Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy\">4. Draft Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. Have Your First Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors\">5. Have Your First Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. Draft and File Articles of Organization\">6. Draft and File Articles of Organization<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Get an EIN\">7. Get an EIN<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Apply for Federal Tax Exemption\">8. Apply for Federal Tax Exemption<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. Apply for State Tax Exemptions\">9. Apply for State Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. File Annual Reports\">10. File Annual Reports<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eleven\" title=\"11. Register Your Charity\">11. Register Your Charity<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icons fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-main\"\n        \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-bottom\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-subtitle\"><p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-content fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n            <div>\n                <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-legal-zoom-cta-title\">Let&#8217;s start your nonprofit!<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-description\"><p>Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom. <b>Nonprofit registration starts at $99 + filing fees.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-cta-button diy-biz-affiliate\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Banner\" aria-disabled=\"false\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn-mcta\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Get Started<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A nonprofit is a small business, and starting one requires the same level of business planning and preparation as a for-profit startup. Several aspects of starting a nonprofit are the same regardless of state. However, forming a nonprofit in Minnesota has some unique forms, fees, legal considerations, and resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/317A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statutes Chapter 317A<\/a>&nbsp;governs the formation and operation of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>&nbsp;organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The following step-by-step guide will help you lay the groundwork for a successful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>&nbsp;in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Eleven Steps to Start a Minnesota Nonprofit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"One\">Name Your Nonprofit<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-a-business-name.html\">Choose a unique name<\/a>&nbsp;for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>&nbsp;organization. Minnesota requires that every business have a distinct name, but some exceptions exist. A nonprofit can have a name that is already registered with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State of Minnesota<\/a>&nbsp;if all of the following are true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your organization gets consent in writing to use the name that is already registered<\/li>\n<li>You have a certified copy of a court order that states you are allowed to use the name<\/li>\n<li>You have an affidavit that another business is not using the name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us\/Business\/Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this tool<\/a>&nbsp;on the Secretary of State&#8217;s website to search for existing business names registered in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Two\">Choose a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Every Minnesota business must have a registered agent with the Secretary of State. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">registered agent<\/a>&nbsp;is a person or company, registered agent service, responsible for receiving service of process on behalf of your nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>Any person 18 years or older can be a registered agent for your company. You can even name yourself as the registered agent.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Three\">Select Board Members and Officers<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>&nbsp;is the governing body of your organization. They will be responsible for ensuring your nonprofit follows the law and remains true to its purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law requires nonprofit boards to have at least three members. These three members must be unrelated and include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>President<\/li>\n<li>Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Treasurer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While three board members are the minimum, consider having at least seven. A larger board allows a broader range of perspectives and ideas. Having an odd number of board members is beneficial in the event of a tied vote.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Four\">Draft Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">Bylaws<\/a>&nbsp;are a set of rules in place to govern the organization. You will use these bylaws to make decisions for your nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>Your bylaws should address some common areas. You may have more details that you wish to add to your nonprofit&#8217;s bylaws, but consider including the following in your bylaws:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The name you registered or reserved with the Minnesota Secretary of State<\/li>\n<li>The nonprofit&#8217;s business address and street address<\/li>\n<li>A statement of the nonprofit&#8217;s purpose<\/li>\n<li>The names of the officers and the positions they hold<\/li>\n<li>Your nonprofit&#8217;s removal policy for officers and a statement of how your organization agrees to add new officers if desired<\/li>\n<li>Rules about quorum<\/li>\n<li>The date of the board of directors annual meeting<\/li>\n<li>The procedure for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">dissolving the nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to make amendments to the bylaws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A conflict-of-interest policy is a written agreement showing a strategy your board of directors agrees to follow if there is a conflict between the interests of the nonprofit and an individual director.<\/p>\n<p>Your nonprofit must create a conflict-of-interest policy and a set of bylaws before applying for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-the-difference-between-501-c--and-501-c-3-.html\">501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status<\/a>. Your organization will not be eligible for federal tax exemptions if it does not present a set of bylaws and a conflict-of-interest policy.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Have Your First Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors<a id=\"Five\"<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You will need to have an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-corporation-faq.html\">initial meeting with the board of directors<\/a>&nbsp;before your nonprofit files for 501 (c)(3) status.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to take and record minutes from the meeting because you will need to accomplish several things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discussing and adopting bylaws and the conflict-of-interest policy<\/li>\n<li>Electing the board of directors<\/li>\n<li>Establishing the management structure for the nonprofit<\/li>\n<li>Adopting various resolutions, including when to open a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/the-basics-of-accounting-for-small-businesses.html\">bank account<\/a>&nbsp;for your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always keep written records of all meetings, even if they were virtually held.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Six\">Draft and File Articles of Organization<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Minnesota requires every business to file Articles of Organization with the secretary of state. The filing fee is $70 by mail or $90 if expedited and filed in person or online.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the Articles of Organization include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The organization&#8217;s name and address<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-become-a-registered-agent.html\">Registered agent<\/a>&#8216;s name and address<\/li>\n<li>Bylaws<\/li>\n<li>Conflict-of-interest policy<\/li>\n<li>Names and addresses of at least one incorporator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An incorporator is an individual who signs and files the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-and-filing-the-articles-of-incorporation.html\">Articles of Incorporation<\/a>\u00a0on behalf of the nonprofit. A nonprofit (or any other organization) can officially begin once you file Articles of Incorporation.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Seven\">Get an EIN<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>An&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/employer-id-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employer identification number<\/a>&nbsp;(EIN) is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify businesses for tax purposes. Each company must have an EIN.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for an EIN online or by phone, fax, or mail.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applying for an EIN<\/a>&nbsp;through the IRS is free\u2014do not fall for websites that advertise they will complete an EIN application for a fee.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota nonprofits do not need a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.state.mn.us\/minnesota-tax-id-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Tax Identification Number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eight\">Apply for Federal Tax Exemption<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Next, apply for federal tax exemptions for your nonprofit. Do this by applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/application-for-recognition-of-exemption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0501 (c)(3) status with the IRS<\/a>. This<\/p>\n<p>status is only available to specific charitable organizations.<\/p>\n<p>You will use the IRS Form<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a01023-EZ<\/a>\u00a0to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Bylaws should specify your organization&#8217;s purpose. The IRS will only accept your application for federal tax exemptions if you provide a copy of your nonprofit&#8217;s bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>After you apply, you will receive a determination letter from the IRS stating whether your organization has been approved for federal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/small-business-tax-information-faq.html\">tax exemption<\/a>. This can take anywhere between four weeks and six months.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            9\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Nine\">Apply for State Tax Exemptions<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Minnesota nonprofits are automatically exempt from state income tax if the organization has 501 (c)(3) status. However, your nonprofit must still apply for state sales and property tax exemptions.<\/p>\n<p>You must file&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.state.mn.us\/guide\/qualifying-nonprofit-exempt-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form ST16<\/a>&nbsp;to apply for a sales tax exemption. Submit the completed form to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Department of Revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cities and counties handle property tax exemptions. To apply, submit your application to your municipality&#8217;s assessor. Nonprofits in Minneapolis and Hennepin County can apply for property tax exemption&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/exemptions.hennepin.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Nonprofits in St. Paul and Ramsey County can apply for property tax exemption&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramseycounty.us\/residents\/property-home\/taxes-values\/property-tax-exemptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mn\/property-taxes-ch-272-289\/mn-st-sect-272-02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 272.02<\/a>&nbsp;for a full list of properties that may be eligible for property tax exemption.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            10\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Ten\">File Annual Reports<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your nonprofit organization must file an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.mn.us\/business-liens\/start-a-business\/how-to-renew-or-amend-your-business-filing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Renewal Form<\/a>&nbsp;with the Minnesota Secretary of State each year. You can file this form in person, by mail, or online. There is no filing fee.<\/p>\n<p>In the annual report, you will update the state about corporate details, including the business name, address, and registered agent&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<p>Annual Renewal Forms are due by December 31st of each fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            11\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eleven\">Register Your Charity<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Every Minnesota nonprofit that plans to engage in charitable solicitation must register with the Secretary of State before it begins fundraising.<\/p>\n<p>You will register as a charity by filing a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/charity\/InfoCharitableorgandTrusts.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charitable Organization Initial Registration Form<\/a>\u00a0and paying a $25 filing fee. After that, your organization must continue to register with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Attorney General&#8217;s Office<\/a>\u00a0every year.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Resources for MN Nonprofit Business Owners<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotanonprofits.org\/resources-tools\/starting-a-nonprofit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Council of Nonprofits<\/a>\u00a0provides resources and FAQ for starting a nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>You can find the various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.mn.us\/business-liens\/business-forms-fees\/minnesota-non-profit-corporation-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation forms<\/a>\u00a0on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota has nine\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/deed\/business\/help\/sbdc\/find-sbdcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offices<\/a>\u00a0and several satellite locations. SBDC professionals can provide guidance on starting and sustaining a small business.<\/p>\n<h2>Need Help Forming a Minnesota Nonprofit?<\/h2>\n<p>Forming a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/becoming-a-tax-exempt-organization.html\">tax-exempt nonprofit corporation<\/a>\u00a0can be a complex process. Filing for tax exemptions, forming your board of directors, and filing articles of incorporation require dedicated time, effort, and strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Consider consulting a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business formation attorney<\/a>\u00a0in Minnesota for help. An attorney experienced in nonprofit formation can handle much of the paperwork and legal requirements, leaving you more time and energy to focus on your new nonprofit&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Or you can let <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-mn-custom\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">our\u00a0trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a>\u00a0handle your nonprofit creation starting at $99 plus filing fees.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. It is general and educational in nature, may not reflect all recent legal developments, and may not apply to your unique facts and circumstances. 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