Weak broad policy environment: Minnesota ranks 36th in the Broad Policy Environment, reflecting weaker tax competitiveness and low economic freedom.
Heavy registration and reporting burdens: Minnesota ranks 37th in Nonprofit Freedom, as charities face mandatory registration, annual renewals, multiple fees, and substantial contractor-related compliance obligations. There is also an audit requirement.
Limited donor confidence: Minnesota ranks 41st in this category, offering no donor standing, weak UPMIFA protections, and no donor privacy protections.
Detailed Scorecard
1. Broad Policy Environment
1A. Occupational Freedom (rescaled 0 to 10)
3.50
1B. Tax Competitiveness (rescaled 0 to 10)
2.13
1C. EFNA (0 to 10)
6.34
2. Nonprofit Freedom
2A. Charitable Startup Regulations
Requires charitable registration?
Yes
Top Registration Fee
$25.00
Minimum Registration Fee
$25.00
Top Incorporation Fee
$90.00
Minimum Incorporation Fee
$70.00
2B. Charitable Reporting Regulations
Requires Annual Report?
Yes
Top Annual Fee
$25.00
Minimum Annual Fee
$25.00
Requires Additional Corporate Filings
Yes
Other Fees
$0.00
Tiered Fee Structure
No
Overlapping Regulators
No
2C. Paid Solicitor Requirements
Commercial Fundraisers Must Register with the State
Yes
Paid Solicitor Registration Fee
$200.00
Paid Solicitor Renewal Fee
$200.00
Surety Bond for Professional Fundraisers
$20,000.00
Are Paid Solicitors Required to Report to the State in Order to Start Fundraising?
Yes
Fundraising Consultant Registration Required
Yes
Annual Financial Reporting by Commercial Fundraisers Required
Yes
Must File Contracts Between Charities and Commercial Fundraisers
Yes
Individual Solicitors Employed by Professional Fundraisers Must Register Separately?