Lake County Nonprofit Attorney

From the shores of Lake Michigan north of Chicago to the Illinois State Line, Lake County is a wonderful place for families, young professionals, and everyone in between. As one of the premier Lake County nonprofit attorneys, James C. Provenza holds the deepest respect for Lake County, and although our law office is located in Glenview, we consider Lake County our home. For more than 20 years, nonprofit attorney James C. Provenza has dealt with hundreds of cases in the county, including nonprofit incorporation, nonprofit bylaw drafting and managing, nonprofit organizational structuring, and much more.

Whether you have an established nonprofit or you need some help dealing with the complex legal matters governing Illinois nonprofits, James C. Provenza & Associates, PC ensures comprehensive legal oversight as well as diligent representation in courts. Whether you have to go to Probate Court, you need to plan your estate, or nonprofit strategic counseling, contact James C. Provenza & Associates, PC today at (847) 729-3939 or visit our Glenview office at 1701 E. Lake Avenue, Suite 407.

Requirements to Register a Charity or Fundraiser

Thousands of Illinoisans rely heavily on the work of charities and nonprofits, and there are few doubts that the breadth of nonprofits in Lake County is helping make the entire community better. For this reason, among others, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan encourages Lake County citizens to practice charitable giving. Although nonprofit laws can be quite complex, James C. Provenza seeks to further the scope of charitable giving in Lake County. Although our office does handle the creation and management of Charitable Trusts, we’ll also help you navigate through the legal matters related to founding a charity or nonprofit.

Under Illinois law, fundraisers and charities must register every year with the Attorney General’s office. When filing for a charity in Lake County, you will need to send the $15 Filing Fee via check payable to the Illinois Charity Bureau Fund. Other forms include:

Form CO-1, the “Charitable Organization Registration Statement.”
If the organization has been in existence for more than a year, you also need to fill out Illinois Form AG990-IL.
Also provide a copy of your Federal Returns for the last three years.
If applicable, you need Form CO-3, the “Religious Organization Exemption Form.”
If you’re filing for nonprofit status, you’ll need to draft a Illinois Articles of Incorporation, all Amendments to the Articles, and the Bylaws of the Incorporation.

Keep in mind that these are not the only documents you’ll need to fill out and send to the Attorney General’s office. Also, every year you’ll need to register again with annual reports.

The contact information for the Illinois Attorney General is as follows:

Illinois Attorney General
Charitable Trust Bureau
100 W. Randolph St., 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2595

For directions, just click on the map below and enter the address of your home or place of employment.

Illinois Secretary of State Office

Nonprofit corporations in Lake County, as well as throughout Illinois, must file their Articles of Incorporation (Form NFP 102.10) with the Secretary of State’s Office. Please note that the Articles should state the purpose of a nonprofit in Lake County, and this purpose must be selected among the 33 purposes listed in the General Not For Profit Corporation Act, Section 103.05(a).

The current Secretary of State is Jesse White. You can find this office at the following location:

Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
501 S. Second St., Rm. 350
Springfield, IL 62756
217-782-9522

For directions, just click on the map below and enter the address of your home or place of employment.

Lake County Probate Court

With any charitable organization, nonprofit corporation, or fundraising, if there is an estate or a charitable trust involved, you may need to attend probate court for the distribution of assets of someone who has died, will authentication in contested matters, estate supervision, and the enforcement of wills, among many other services.

Lake County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, and as such, you’ll need to visit the Probate Division of the Park City Branch Court for any matters dealing with probate law. The Lake County Circuit Court in Park City is located at:

Park City Courthouse
301 Greenleaf Street
Park City, IL 60085
847-377-3500

Parking at the Courthouse is available in the lot west of entrance. Please read the courthouse’s security brief before visiting the court.

James C. Provenza & Associates, PC – Your Leading Lake County Nonprofit Attorney

While working with many charities and nonprofits in Lake County, Attorney James C. Provenza remains devoted to easing nonprofit establishment and incorporation for all individuals. With better and more effective nonprofits in the county, everyone benefits. For Lake County’s leading nonprofit attorney, contact James C. Provenza & Associates, PC today at (847) 729-3939.