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State-By-State Annual Compliance - Illinois

Annual Filings for Illinois Nonprofit Organizations

  1. Internal Revenue Service

    Form: Annual Return Form 990
    Due Date: 4 ½ months after end of fiscal year

    Internal Revenue Service
    Ogden, UT 84201-0027
    Information: (800) 829-1040
    Forms: (800) 829-3676
    Web Site: www.irs.gov/charities
    Filing Fee: $0
    Public Charities: Please note that, along with the new Form 990, the IRS has instituted a "phase-in" period to allow organizations time to adjust to the new form. For a detailed "phase-in" chart, please refer to the IRS website to determine which form to file (Form 990, Form 990-EZ or Form 990-N).

    Private Foundations: Submit Form 990PF, regardless of revenues.
  2. Illinois Attorney General

    Form: Attorney General Form AG990-IL
    Due Date: 6 months after end of fiscal year

    Office of the Attorney General
    Charitable Trusts Bureau
    100 West Randolph Street
    3rd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60601-3175
    Information: (312) 814-2595
    Web Site: www.ag.state.il.us
    Filing Fee: $15
  3. Illinois Secretary of State

    Form: Annual Report for Nonprofit Corporations
    Due Date: Annually before the first day of the month of incorporation

    Secretary of State
    Department of Business Services
    Corporations Division
    350 Howlett Building
    Springfield, IL 62756
    Information: (217) 782-7808
    Web Site: www.sos.state.il.us
    Filing Fee: $5*
    Note: Late fee is $3.00

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