Get Il Co-1 2024-2026

Filling out the IL CO-1 registration statement is an essential step for charitable organizations seeking to solicit contributions in Illinois. This guide provides clear instructions to help users navigate each section of the form with confidence.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the IL CO-1 form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and access it for filling out online.
2. In Section 1, indicate whether your registration is under the Illinois Charitable Trust Act, the Illinois Solicitation for Charity Act, or both by selecting the appropriate option.
3. Complete Section 2 by entering the name of your organization, along with its telephone number, federal employer ID number, street address, city, county, state, and zip code.
4. In Section 3, specify the type of legal entity (corporation, trust, etc.) and provide the date, method, and location of the organization's legal establishment. If applicable, indicate when a foreign corporation was authorized to operate in Illinois.
5. Fill out Section 4 with the name, address, and telephone number of your organization's Illinois registered agent.
6. Provide the addresses of all offices in Illinois in Section 5.
7. In Section 6, state the end date of your organization’s annual accounting period by specifying the month and day.
8. Clearly articulate the purposes of the organization and detail how contributions will be used in Section 7.
9. If applicable, list any different name(s) under which funds will be solicited and provide an explanation in Section 8.
10. For Section 9, if your organization has been previously registered under either Act, provide the name under which registered, the last registration number, and the registration date.
11. Answer Section 10 regarding registration with other governmental authorities and indicate whether such registration is current.
12. In Section 11, disclose whether any officers or trustees have ever been prohibited from soliciting contributions. If yes, attach a detailed explanation.
13. Complete Section 12 to indicate if you will use a professional fundraiser, including details and required attachments.
14. Section 13 requires you to disclose if any officers or staff have been charged with financial misdemeanor or felony offenses.
15. In Section 14, identify the individual or group with final discretion over the distribution and use of contributions.
16. Complete Section 15 by selecting the solicitation methods that will be utilized.
17. Provide the name, mailing address, and title of the chief executive or staff officer in Section 16.
18. Attach a list of all officers and directors as required in Section 17.
19. In Section 18, state whether the IRS has determined your organization’s tax-exempt status and attach any required documentation.
20. Answer Section 19 regarding any past questions about your tax-exempt status and attach relevant facts if applicable.
21. Section 20 requires organizations in operation for over a year to attach forms AG990-IL and Federal returns, or relevant financial information for newer organizations.
22. Indicate the approximate amount of contributions solicited in Section 21.
23. Attach all applicable documentation based on your organization's structure as mentioned in Section 22.
24. Once all sections are completed, ensure that the required signatures from two different authorized individuals are provided along with the date.
25. After finishing, ensure to save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your registration statement online today to ensure compliance and facilitate your charitable activities.