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Cost to start a nonprofit in Kansas

Filing nonprofit articles in Kansas costs $20. For a small charity that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS formation costs come to about $320 in year one and $65 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages

Kansas nonprofit fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Articles of Incorporation – not-for-profit corporation$20 online or paper.$20One timeverified source
State nonprofit reportDue: Biennial; due date for nonprofits unverified (search summary: June 15)$80 (biennial)biennialverified source
Charity registrationKansas Attorney General (moved from SOS)Required; $25 to register, $25 to renewannualverified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023$275 / $600One timeverified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990No IRS feeYearlyverified source
Registered agent$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

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How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Kansas?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Kansas come to about $320 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $65 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Kansas?

$20 (Articles of Incorporation – not-for-profit corporation). $20 online or paper.

Does Kansas require charity registration?

Required; $25 to register, $25 to renew. K.S.A. 17-1763(e): $25 with each registration, filed with the Attorney General; audited statements required above $500,000 contributions. Exemptions in K.S.A. 17-1762 (commonly: < $10,000 contributions) not confirmed this run.

Does a Kansas nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$80 (biennial). Not-for-profit Information Report $80 online or paper (form INP). Biennial cycle per SOS (even/odd year matching formation); nonprofit due date not confirmed this run.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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