Missouri Fundraising Registration Requirements

Missouri State Fundraising Registration

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Missouri defines requirements for:

•  Charitable Organization Registration

•  Commercial Co-Venturer Registration

•  Professional Fundraiser Registration

•  Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses

•  Charitable Gift Annuity Registration


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Missouri Charitable Organization Registration

Agency:  Missouri Attorney General - Charities

Law:   Missouri Revised Statutes, Title XXVI, §407.450 through 407.462

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:  No

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? No

One-Time Exemption Registration

Exemption Eligible Organizations:  

  • 501(c)(3), 501(c)(7), and 501(c)(8) organizations
  • Religious organizations
  • Educational institutions and their authorized and related foundations
  • Fraternal, benevolent, social, educational, alumni, and historical organizations, and any auxiliaries associated with any of such organizations, when solicitation of contributions is confined to the membership of such organizations or auxiliaries
  • Hospitals and auxiliaries of hospitals, provided all fund-raising activities and solicitations of contributions are carried on by employees of the hospital or members of the auxiliary and not by any professional fund-raiser who is employed as an independent contractor

    • Agency Fee:  $0

    Law:   Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXVI §407.450 through 407.462

    Notes: There is no application form for exemption, but charities should cite the exemption category and submit supporting documents (e.g. articles of incorporation and IRS determination letter) to receive an exemption.

    Initial Registration

    Form:   Initial Registration Statement

    Filing Method:   Mail

    Agency Fee:  $15, payable to "Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund"

    Turnaround:  1 week

    Notes:

  • Even if your nonprofit is exempt, you may wish to have it added to the Attorney General's Check a Charity database.
  • One authorized signature is required and must be notarized.
  • Some Missouri counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.

    • - Before you Apply -

    Domestic Applicants:

  • Check the available exemptions to see if your charity is eligible for exemption from the full registration requirement.

    • Foreign Applicants:

  • Check the available exemptions to see if your charity is eligible for exemption from the full registration requirement.
  • If you will foreign qualify in Missouri, obtain a certificate of good standing from your home state to submit during the foreign qualification process. The certificate cannot be more than 60 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.

    • - How to Apply -

    Domestic Applicants:

    1. File entity formation documents with the Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division.

    2. Submit an Initial Registration Statement to the Missouri Attorney General - Charities Section.


    Foreign Applicants:

    1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in Missouri. If not required, skip to number 3.

    2. File foreign qualification documents with the Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division.

    3. Submit an Initial Registration Statement to the Missouri Attorney General - Charities Section.


    - Required Attachments - None

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    Registration Renewal

    Form:   Charitable Organization Annual Report Form

    Filing Method:   Mail

    Agency Fee:  $15

    Due:  

  • Annually within 75 days of the end of their fiscal year. So if your fiscal year ends December 31, renewal is due by March 15.
  • There is no official start to the renewal period, so renewals may be submitted as soon as financials become available for the most recently completed fiscal year.>

    • Due Date Extension:

    Missouri does not grant extensions, however, charities that will not have completed financials available by the due date can file the annual report using estimated figures. Write "estimated" on the form and submit the renewal fee and once financials become available file an updated copy of the annual report with the actual figures (no fee required to file updated financials).

    Notes:

  • Some organizations are exempt from filing the annual report, including those raising <$10,000 in contributions during the preceding 12-month period.

    • Required Attachments: None

     
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    Missouri Commercial Co-Venturer Registration

    NOT REQUIRED

    Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Missouri.
    Missouri does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.

     
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    Missouri Professional Fundraiser Registration

    Agency:   Missouri Attorney General - Charities

    Initial Registration

    Annual Financial Report

    Form: Professional Fundraiser Initial Registration Statement

    Agency Fee:   $50

    Original Ink: Not Required

    Notarize: Required

    Before you Apply:

  • NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE OF ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH FUNDRAISER SOLICITED IN PAST 5 YEARS
  • HOW FUNDRAISER WILL BE PAID
  • TYPES OF SOLICITATION PROGRAMS USED
  • FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, ADDRESSES, PHONES AND ACCOUNT NAMES INTO WHICH ALL FUNDS WILL BE DEPOSITED
  • WHAT CONSUMERS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE CHARITY AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED


    • Registration Renewal

    Form:  Professional Fundraiser Renewal Application

    Agency Fee:   $50

    Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date.

    Original Ink: Not Required

    Notarize: Not Required



    Missouri Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses

    Missouri Professional Solicitor Registration

    Agency:  Missouri Attorney General - Charities

    Initial Registration

    Form:   Solicitor Registration Statement

    Agency Fee:   $0

    Original Ink:   Not required

    Notarize: Not Required


    Registration Renewal

    NOT REQUIRED

     
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    Missouri Charitable Gift Annuity Registration

    Agency:   Missouri Department of Insurance

    Law:   MO Rev. Stat. § 352.500 through MO Rev. Stat. § 352.520

    Organization Age Requirement:   3 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure

    Minimum Unrestricted Cash or Cash Equivalent Requirement:   $100,000

    Initial Registration

    Form:   Charitable Gift Annuity Notification Form

    Agency Fee:  $0

    Notes:   Missouri charities must provide notice on the day they first enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. Notices must identify the organization, certify that the organization is a charity and that the annuities issued are qualified charitable gift annuities, and be signed by an officer or director.

    Registration Renewal

    NOT REQUIRED

     
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