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The High Alert Institute has registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit public charity with the IRS. Nonprofits that raise funds from the public must comply with charitable solicitation registration requirements. Charitable solicitation is regulated at the state level, and the requirements vary by jurisdiction. Forty-one jurisdictions currently require nonprofits to register to solicit their residents, and 25 require certain information be disclosed on solicitation materials. The High Alert Institute has complied with the registration requirements for charities soliciting donations in all 50 states in the United States.

State Disclosure Statements

    • Florida – A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH68959
    • Georgia – The following will be sent upon request: A full and fair description of the charitable program for which this solicitation is made; a financial statement or summary, consistent with the requirements of Georgia Code 43-17-5.
    • Kansas – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. This is not an endorsement by the state.
    • Maryland – Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1.410.974.5534, or within Maryland, 1.800.825.4510.
    • Mississippi – The official registration and financial information of the High Alert Institute, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
    • Nevada – Contributions may be tax-deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).
    • New Jersey – INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973)504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
    • New York – A description of the programs and activities for which contributions are solicited may be obtained from the organization upon request. A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained upon request from the organization or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271, (212) 416-8686.
    • North Carolina – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. This is not an endorsement by the state.
    • Pennsylvania – The official registration and financial information of the High Alert Institute, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
    • Virginia – A copy of the financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, 1.800.552.9963 or 1.804.786.2042.
    • Washington – Financial or other information is available from the Corporations Division, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 40234, Olympia, WA 98504-0234 or by calling 1.800.332.4483 (within state) or 1.360.725.0378 or https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/.
    • West Virginia – West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305
    • Wisconsin – A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.
    • REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.

State Registration Requirements (updated 2025)

The information provided in this document does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to substitute for legal counsel.

Code of Ala. § 13A-9- 70 et seq. Annual Registration required. Financial report must be filed annually within 90 days of fiscal year end. Charity can file 990 or financial report.
Alaska Stat. §45.68.010 et seq.Charities must register online. Registration expires on September 1st of each year. Charity can file 990 or financial report.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-28-412(12), (A)-(B) et seq. Financial report/990 due 4.5 months after fiscal year end. Independent CPA audit required if gross revenue exceeds $500,000 .Every charitable organization that solicits in Arkansas, and uses an Arkansas address, including a return address, but does not maintain and staff an office at that address must disclose in writing immediately proximate to the address located in the state both (1) the address of the charitable organization’s actual headquarters and (2) the fact that the address is that of a mail drop box or located in a mail-handling facility. The following language may be used: “The headquarters of this organization is located at (insert the address of the non-Arkansas headquarters). The Arkansas address is that of a (insert either “mail drop box” or “mail-handling facility”) located in the state.”

Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17510.3(a) Any printed solicitation material must be presented in at least 10-point type and must include the following: (1) The name and address of the combined campaign, each organization, or fund on behalf of which all or any part of the money collected will be utilized for charitable purposes. (2) If there is no organization or fund, the manner in which the money collected will be utilized for charitable purposes. (3) The non-tax-exempt status of the organization or fund, if the organization or fund for which the money or funds are being solicited does not have a charitable tax exemption under both federal and state law. (4) The percentage of the total gift or purchase price which may be deducted as a charitable contribution under both federal and state law. If no portion is so deductible the card shall state that “This contribution is not tax deductible.” (5) If the organization making the solicitation represents any nongovernmental organization by any name which includes, but is not limited to, the term “officer,” “peace officer,” “police,” “law enforcement,” “reserve officer,” “deputy,” “California Highway Patrol,” “Highway Patrol,” “deputy sheriff,” “firefighter,” or “fire marshall,” which would reasonably be understood to imply that the organization is composed of law enforcement or firefighting personnel, the solicitor shall give the total number of members in the organization and the number of members working or living within the county where the solicitation is being made, and if the solicitation is for advertising, the statewide circulation of the publication in which the solicited ad will appear. (6) If the organization making the solicitation represents any nongovernmental organization by any name which includes, but is not limited to, the term “veteran” or “veterans,” which would reasonably be understood to imply that the organization is composed of veterans, the solicitor shall give the total number of members in the organization and the number of members working or living within the county where the solicitation is being made. This paragraph does not apply to federally chartered or state incorporated veterans’ organizations with 200 or more dues paying members or to a thrift store operated or controlled by a federally chartered or state incorporated veterans’ organization. This paragraph does not apply to any state incorporated community-based organization that provides direct services to veterans and their families and qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Cal. Gov’t Code §12580, et seq., California Code of Regulations, Title 11, division 1, chapter 4, sections 300-316 and chapter 15, sections 999.6-999.9.5. Initial registration for domestic and foreign organizations doing business or raising charitable funds in state. Foreign charitable organizations must obtain certificate of authority and franchise tax exemption. Over 200 cities and counties have solicitation ordinances that may require registration. Form RFF-1, CT-TR-1 Form for organization with less than $50,000 in revenue and copies of any IRS 990, 990ez or 990PF due annually 4.5 months after end of fiscal year. Audited financial statements required if gross revenue equals $2,000,000 or more. Fundraisers also have reporting requirements.

6-16-101 C.R.S. et seq.; Rule 9 of 10 CCR 1505-9 Must register online, $10 fee. Registration renewal due 7.5 months after end of fiscal year, if extension granted by IRS. Otherwise, the renewal is due 4.5 months after end of fiscal year.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190a et seq. Organizations required to file an initial application, a copy of the most currently filed, fiscal year end of the filed IRS 990, 990EZ,
990N or 990PF and audit (if applicable). An audit is only required if gross revenues exceed $500,000.00. Claim of Exemption: A claim of exemption is filed once if the organization claims this status. If an organization is claiming an exemption using the $50,000 threshold and it goes over the limit 2 of 3 years, it will need to register. Application for registration is made annually. An organization which has never been registered with Connecticut files an initial application using the initial application form, which can be downloaded from the Department of Consumer Protection website.Already-registered organizations receive a renewal registration application by mail from the Department.If a registered organization does not receive a renewal form or needs another copy, it can email ctCharityHelp@ct.gov and request a renewal form. With both applications, the organization is required to submit a financial report of the organization’s most recent fiscal year as well as information about the organization, its personnel, and its purposes. The Department will mail a verification of registration to you when it is processed.

6 Del.C. § 2595(b) Any person soliciting a charitable contribution must disclose prior to making the solicitation the name of the charitable organization.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

F.S.A. § 496.411 A charitable organization or sponsor soliciting in this state must include all of the following disclosures at the point of solicitation:
  1. The name of the charitable organization or sponsor and the state of the principal place of business of the charitable organization or sponsor;
  2. A description of the purpose or purposes for which the solicitation is being made;
For every charitable organization or sponsor which is required to register in this state, the following verbatim disclosure must be conspicuously displayed, IN CAPITAL LETTERS, and included on all fund-raising materials sent to Florida residents: “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELPFLA, OR VIA THE INTERNET AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” The disclosure statement must also include the charity’s registration number. When the solicitation consists of more than one piece, “the statement must be displayed prominently” in the materials. If the solicitation occurs on a website, the statement must be conspicuously displayed on any webpage that identifies a mailing address where contributions are to be sent, identifies a telephone number to call to process contributions, or provides for online processing of contributions.

O.C.G.A §43-17-1, et seq. Bi-annual report due on organization’s renewal
date. File form 990 if proceeds under $500,000. Certified financial statement required if proceeds are $1,000,000 or more; independent CPA review required if proceeds are $500,000-$1,000,000; If no funds have been collected, a signed statement from an officer of the organization must be submitted.

HRS §467B-1, et seq. Initial registration online. Annual financial report due 10 business days from the date of Form 990 filing.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

225 ILCS 460/15(b) If a charitable organization engages in any public solicitation and purports to relate the purpose or purposes for which the funds are solicited, such purposes must be fully and accurately identified to the prospective donor. If a charitable organization whose purposes include the rendering of noneducational program services intends to expend or budget more than 50% of its program service expenditures for informing or educating the public, and the funds being solicited will be used for such purpose, the donor at his or her request must be told that a primary use of the program funds will be for public education.
Initial registration for all Charitable Organizations required to register & annual financial reports for all nonexempt organizations. Charitable Organization Annual Financial Report due within 6 months of fiscal year end. Audited CPA financial reports must accompany charity’s report if gross contributions are $300,000 or more or if the charity employs a professional fundraiser collecting contributions of $25,000 or more.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

Iowa Code §§633A.5101-.5108 Annual registration. I.C.A. § 13C.2 No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors. A charitable organization must provide, upon request and without cost to the requesting party, financial disclosure information concerning contributions received and disbursements for the organization’s last complete fiscal year, or, if the organization has not completed a full fiscal year, for its current fiscal year, to the person requesting the information within five days of the request.

K.S.A. §17-1759 et seq. Financial report due within 6 months of fiscal year end. If more than $500,000 raised, must file audited financial statement.

KRS §367.650 et seq. Annual registration. Form 990 due at the same time as due with the IRS (15th day of the 5th month after the fiscal year end month).

La. R.S. §51:1901 et seq. Registration prior to campaigns for organizations using
professional solicitors. Renew registration annually. File URS and updated information, if any.

9 M.R.S.A. § 5012(1) Any person or entity who solicits contributions must fully disclose to the prospective donor, at the time of solicitation but prior to the request for contributions, the name and address of the charitable organization for which the solicitation is being conducted.

MD Code, Business Regulation, § 6-411; MD Code, Business Regulation, § 6-101 A charitable solicitation that is a specific written request to the public for money, and any written receipt for a charitable contribution, must contain a disclosure statement with the following information:

  1. a statement that a copy of the current financial statement of the charitable organization is available on request;
  2. the name of the charitable organization and the address and telephone number where requests for a copy of the financial statement should be directed; and
  3. a statement that, for the cost of copies and postage, documents and information submitted under this title are available from the Secretary of State.

The disclosure statement must be displayed conspicuously on a charitable solicitation and on a receipt for a charitable contribution.Solicitations made by an accredited school, college, or university to its students, former students, parents of students or former students, board members, or staff, or formal grant applications prepared for and submitted to a specific corporation or foundation are specifically exempt from this disclosure requirement.

M.G.L. ch. 12, § 8 et seq; M.G.L. ch.v68, §18 et seq. Initial registration form, governing documents, and solicitation form (or, up to 4 years of backfilings if entity operated prior to registering). Annual reports must be filed for the most recent fisacal year. Organizations receiving $500,000 or more must file an audited financial statement. Organizations receiving more than $200,000 but less than $500,000 must file a financial statement with accountant’s review. IRS forms 990 must be filed for organizations receiving more than $5,000; 990-N is not accepted. File Forms PC and 990 4.5 months after fiscal year end. 6 month extension may be available if organization is registered and in compliance.

MCLS §400.271 et seq. Initial registration, no fee. Annual renewal, with financial report due within 6 months of fiscal year end. CPA audit or review required where public support is more than $300,000 but less than $550,000. CPA audit required if public support is $550,000 or more. No disclosure statement required. However, the state Attorney General’s office strongly encourages inclusion of the organization’s Michigan registration number in all solicitations written as: “MICS No._____.”

M.S.A. § 309.556, Subd. 1 The following information must be clearly disclosed in any written charitable solicitation:

  1. the name and location by city and state of each charitable organization on behalf of which the solicitation is made;
  2. the tax deductibility of the contribution; and
  3. a description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out; and, if different, a description of the programs and activities of the organization on whose behalf the solicitation campaign is being carried out.

Renew registration by the 15th day of the seventh month following close of fiscal year. Annual report, financial statement, and copy of Form 990. Audit required if public contributions exceed $750,000.

Miss. Code Ann. § 79-11-523(3)The following statement must be reproduced verbatim on written solicitations, confirmations, receipts and reminders of oral solicitations: “The official registration and financial information of (insert the legal name of the charity as registered with the Secretary of State) may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.”
Form 990 must be submitted annually with renewal registration filing. Financial report due annually with registration. File audited financial statement if proceeds exceed $500,000 or if professional fundraiser was used. Account review if revenue is between $250,000.

§407.450 R.S. Mo. et seq. 501(c)(3) organizations are exempt from registration. A copy of the organization’s IRS tax exemption determination letter may be filed with the state to obtain exemption.

All nonprofits, regardless of designation, must file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s Office. Annual reports need not be filed with the attorney general. Section 35-2-904, MCA.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

Annual registration required. No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

RSA 7:21 et seq. Annual report and Form 990 due within 4.5 months
of fiscal year end. File audited financial statements if gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000.

Charities Regulations 13:48-11.2 Prior to soliciting any contribution in writing, a charitable organization, unless exempt from registration, shall clearly and conspicuously disclose the following:

  1. The name of the individual making the solicitation;
  2. The individual making the solicitation is a volunteer; and
  3. The name of the charitable organization which will receive the contribution.

The following disclosure must be “conspicuously printed” on any printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt or written reminder of a contribution from an organization, independent paid fund raiser or solicitor:“INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.”
N.J. Stat.. §45:17A18 et seq. Must register online annually. Annual financial report due within 6 months of fiscal year end. File audited financial statement if gross revenue exceeds $100,000.

N.M. Stat. Ann. §57-22-1 et seq.Annual registration online. Form 990 or financial report due within 6 months of fiscal year end. Audited financial statement if total revenue exceeds $500,000.0

McKinney’s Executive Law § 174-b Any solicitation, by any means, including oral and written solicitations, by or on behalf of a registered charitable organization, must include:

  1. A statement that upon request, a person may obtain from the organization or from the charities registry on the attorney general’s website, a copy of the last financial report filed by the organization with the attorney general. Such statement shall specify the address of the organization and the address of the attorney general, to which such request should be addressed and in the case of a written solicitation, must be placed conspicuously in the material with print no smaller than ten point bold face type or, alternatively, no smaller than the size print used for the most number of words in the statements. Provided, however, such statement need not be made where the space for a printed advertisement or promotional time in any media has been donated or made available to the charitable organization at no cost and such space or time does not reasonably permit inclusion of such statement.
  2. A clear description of the programs and activities for which it has requested and has expended or will expend contributions or a statement that, upon request, a person may obtain from the organization such a description.
  3. A statement identifying the website and telephone number of the New York state office of the attorney general where an individual can receive information on charitable organizations.
  4. If the solicitation is by an institution subject to the New York Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, and is for an endowment fund, the solicitation must include a statement that, unless otherwise restricted by the gift instrument, the institution may expend so much of an endowment fund as it deems prudent after considering the factors set forth in NPC-L §553(a).
  5. If any charitable organization makes contributions to another organization which is not its affiliate, the solicitation must include a statement that such contributions have been made and that a list of all organizations which have received contributions during the past twelve months from the soliciting organization may be obtained from that organization provided, however, a united way, federated fund or incorporated community appeal, by or through which a donation is merely transferred to a charity selected by the donor, need not include such donor selected organizations in the list. The term “affiliate” includes any chapter, branch, auxiliary, or other subordinate unit of any registered charitable organization, howsoever designated, whose policies, fund raising activities, and expenditures are supervised or controlled by such parent organization.

The written disclosure must be placed conspicuously in the materials with print no smaller than 10 point bold face type or, alternatively, no smaller than the size print used for the most number of words in the solicitation. A charitable organization must comply with requests for the above information within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
N.Y. C.L.S. Exec §171-a, et seq.- organizations that solicit contributions in New York. N.Y.C.L.S. EPTL § 8-1.4 organizations that conduct charitable activities/have charitable assets in NY. Initial registration required to be completed online. An annual financial report, consisting of New York
Form CHAR500, IRS Form 990 and, if applicable, a CPA’s report due 4.5 months after fiscal year end. For organizations registering to solicit in New York with annual receipts over $750,000, report must include an audit report signed by an independent CPA; for annual receipts between $250,000 and $750,000, report must include a review report signed by an independent CPA. Any organization compensating a Professional Fundraiser or Fundraising Counsel, must submit an annual financial report regardless of revenue levels. In all cases, Form 990 is required.

N.C.G.S.A. § 131F-9 A charitable organization soliciting in this State must include all of the following disclosures at the point of solicitation:

  1. The name of the charitable organization and state of the principal place of business of the charitable organization.
  2. A description of the purpose for which the solicitation is being made.

Every charitable organization that is required to obtain a license to solicit contributions must conspicuously display in type of a minimum size nine points, the following statement on every printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt, or reminder of a contribution:“Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.” The statement must be made conspicuous by use of one or more of the following: underlining, a border, or bold type. When the solicitation consists of more than one piece, the statement must be displayed prominently in the solicitation materials, but not necessarily on every page.
N.C.G.S.A. § 131F-1 et seq. Annual Registration required. Annual renewal due 5.5 months after fiscal year end. Automatic File form 990; audited financial statement optional.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

R.C. § 1716.10 Every charitable organization that directly solicits contributions in this state must make the following disclosures at the point of solicitation:
  1. The name of the charitable organization and the city of the principal place of business of the charitable organization;
  2. If the charitable organization has not received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service that is currently in effect, stating that the organization is exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(a) and described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the particular charitable purpose or purposes to be advanced with the funds raised.
R.C. § 1716.01 Annual registration for out-ofstate charities and Ohio charities not already registered under the Ohio Charitable Trust Act. Financial report due within 4.5 months of fiscal year end.

18 Okl. St. § 552.1 et seq. Annual registration required. 990 not required. No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

O.R.S. § 128.891(2); O.R.S. § 128.893 Any written statement made in connection with a solicitation of contributions that the person or organization conducting the solicitation is registered or has filed, will file or is required to file any report with the Attorney General, or any statement of similar import, shall be immediately followed by a statement of equal prominence that such registration or report in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of the solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it, by the Attorney General or any other governmental agency or officer. O.R.S. § 128.891(2) Every charitable organization that solicits in Oregon, and uses an Oregon address, including a return address, but does not maintain and staff an office at that address must disclose in writing immediately proximate to the address located in the state both (1) the address of the charitable organization’s actual headquarters and (2) the fact that the address is that of a mail drop box or located in a mail-handling facility. The following language may be used: “The headquarters of this organization is located at (insert the address of the non-Oregon headquarters). The Oregon address is that of a (insert either “mail drop box” or “mail-handling facility”) located in the state.”
O.R.S. § 128.610 et seq. Register once and report annually. File within 4.5 months of fiscal year end, but can request 1 six month extension. Report form includes a 2 page cover sheet to which 990 should be attached. Also require audited financial statements, but only if they were prepared for some other reason.

10 P.S. § 162.1, et seq. File within 4.5 months of fiscal year end. Annual financial statement and Form 990. Internally prepared financial statement for organizations with revenues less than $50,000; reviewed or audited statement for organizations receiving between$100,000 and $300,000; audited financial statement if received over $300,000.

10 P.S. § 162.13 A charitable organization soliciting in Pennsylvania shall include all of the following disclosures at the point of solicitation:

  1. Its legal name as registered with the department and location and, if different, the legal name and address of the charitable organization as registered with the department on whose behalf the solicitation is being conducted. Any use of a project or program name in a solicitation must be immediately followed by a disclosure of the legal name of the charitable organization as registered.
  2. A full and fair description of the charitable purpose or purposes for which the solicitation is being made, and a source from which written information is available.

The following must also be reproduced verbatim and “conspicuously printed” in any solicitation materials, including any written confirmation, receipt, and reminder of a contribution:“The official registration and financial information of [legal name of the charity as registered with the department] may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.”

RI ST § 5-53.1-12 Any written solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization must provide a description of the programs and activities for which it has expended or will expend contributions it receives from the solicitation or must include a statement that, upon written request to a specified person at the charitable organization, a person may obtain such a description from the charitable organization. In addition, any written solicitation must state in clear and unambiguous language whether or not contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes in accordance with applicable law. These requirements must be satisfied by written notice to the donor or prospective donor. This written notice requirement will be deemed satisfied if made once during the solicitation process, including at the time of confirmation of receipt of any contribution. If any charitable organization solicits contributions for another organization, or states in a solicitation that it has made contributions to another organization, and that other organization is not its “affiliate” as defined in § 5-53.1-4 of the Rhode Island Solicitation by Charitable Organizations Act (SCOA), the written solicitation must include a statement that the contributions have been made, if applicable, and that a list of all organizations which have received contributions from the soliciting organization during the most recently completed fiscal year of the charitable organization for which information is required to be filed in accordance with § 5-53.1-2 of the SCOA may be obtained from that organization. A United Way, federated fund or incorporated community appeal, by or through which a donation is merely transferred to another organization selected by the donor, does not need to include the donor selected transferee organizations in the list. These requirements must be satisfied by a written notice to the donor or prospective donor. This written notice requirement will be deemed satisfied if made once during the solicitation process, including at the time of confirmation of receipt of any contribution.
Annual registration required. Financial report audited by independent CPA due annually. Where proceeds are less than $500,000, no audit required. However, the state reserves the right to request an audit if budget is less than $500,000.

S.C. Code Ann. §33-56-10 et seq. Two separate filings: Annual registration and annual financial report due within 4.5 months of fiscal year end.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

Tenn. Code Ann. 48-101-501 et seq. New registrants must file quaterly
reports in their first year of operation. Financial report due within 6 months of fiscal year
end. Organizations with revenues of $50,000 or above must submit Form 990. Organizations with revenues of $500,000 or above must submit an audited financial statement and Form 990 (no audit required if proceeds are below $500,000).

11 Tex. Occ. Code §1803.001, et seq. (public safety); §1804.001, et seq.
(veterans); Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §§303.001 – 303.154 (law enforcement telephone solicitation) Annual registration. Form 990 due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the fiscal year end month. Foreign charitable organizations are required to obtain a Certificate of Authority if they have a physical location in Texas.

Utah Code Ann. §13-22-1, et seq. Annual registration. Most recent IRS Form 990, 990EZ, 990PF, or 990N with signature. If the applicant is not required to file a Form 990 or filed an IRS form 990EZ, 990PF, or 990N the applicant must attach a completed Statement of Functional
Expenses.

No disclosure requirements for written solicitations by charities not using professional solicitors.

VA Code Ann. § 57-48 et seq. Annual registration within 4.5 months of fiscal year end. $30 or $325 fee depending on previous year’s gross contributions. Certified treasurer’s report for proceeds under $25,000; certified audit or accompanying Form 990 if proceeds over $25,000.            

VA Code Ann. § 57-55.3 Every charitable organization, required to be registered, soliciting contributions from prospective contributors, shall disclose to the potential donor contemporaneously at the point of a written request or on a written receipt for donations made in response to an oral request that a financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

RCWA §19.09.010 et seq. Annual registration due within 11 months of fiscal
year end.
RCWA 19.09.100 A charitable organization that directly solicits contributions from the public in this state must make the following clear and conspicuous disclosures at the point of solicitation:

  1. The name of the individual making the solicitation; and
  2. The identity of the charitable organization and the city of the principal place of business of the charitable organization.

In the case of a solicitation by advertisement or mass distribution, including posters, leaflets, automatic dialing machines, publication, and audio or video broadcasts, it must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the body of the solicitation material that: The potential donor can obtain additional financial disclosure information from the office of the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483.

Va. Code, § 29-19-1 et seq. Annual audited financial report and Form 990. Independent audit required where proceeds exceed $500,000. Financial review required where
proceeds are between $200,000 and $499,999. No audit required if proceeds are less than $100,000.

Va. Code, § 29-19-8 All registered charitable organizations are required to disclose in writing:

  1. The name of a representative of the charitable organization to whom inquiries can be made;
  2. The name of the charitable organization;
  3. The purpose of the solicitation;
  4. A clear description of programs for which funds are requested and the source from which written information is available; and
  5. The number of the raffle, bingo or other such state permit used for fund raising. If the organization only has a general state charitable solicitation license and not a raffle, bingo or other such state fundraising permit, no registration number is assigned, and this disclosure is not applicable.

The following printed statement is also required:“West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.” The disclosure statement must be conspicuously displayed on any written or printed solicitation. When the solicitation consists of more than one piece, “the statement must be displayed on a prominent part of the solicitation materials.”

W.S.A. 202 subchp. II Annual registration due 7/31. Annual financial report due within 12 months of fiscal year end. Independent audit required where proceeds exceed $500,000. Independent review required if proceeds exceed.
W.S.A. 440.455 If an unpaid solicitor solicits a contribution for a charitable organization that is required to be registered, the unpaid solicitor must make the following disclosures prior to accepting a contribution:

  1. The name and location of the charitable organization;
  2. That a financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to the person upon request; and
  3. A clear description of the primary charitable purpose for which the solicitation is made.

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