Missouri State Fundraising Registration
Resources for charities, businesses, professional fundraisers, and individuals conducting fundraising activities
Missouri Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
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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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Company Licenses
Missouri Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Missouri Abbreviated Pull-Tab License
Missouri Bingo License
Initial Registration
Agency: | Missouri Gaming Commission - Charitable Gaming Division |
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Agency Fee: | $50 for an annual license or $25 for a special bingo and pull-tab license. |
Registration Renewal
Agency: | Missouri Gaming Commission - Charitable Gaming Division |
Form: | Form 100: Missouri Bingo/Pull-Tab License Application (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually |
Missouri Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Initial Registration
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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. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Missouri Charitable Organization Registration
One-Time Exemption Registration
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
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Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
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
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Agency Fee: | $15, payable to "Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund" |
Turnaround: | 1 week |
Notarize: | Required |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
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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). |
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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.
Missouri Fundraising Counsel Registration
Not required
Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Missouri.
Missouri does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsels, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Missouri Multiple Organization Bingo License
Initial Registration
Agency: | Missouri Gaming Commission - Charitable Gaming Division |
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Agency Fee: | $50 for an annual license or $25 for a special bingo and pull-tab license. |
A professional fundraiser is any person or entity who is retained under contract or otherwise compensated by or on behalf of a charitable organization primarily for the purpose of soliciting funds.
Professional fundraiser does not include any bona fide employee of a charitable organization who receives regular compensation and is not primarily employed for the purpose of soliciting funds. § 407.453, RSMo
Missouri Professional Fundraiser Registration
Agency: | Missouri Attorney General - Charities |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Individual Licenses
Missouri Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Missouri Solicitor Registration
Agency: | Missouri Attorney General - Charities |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Learn about fundraising in other jurisdictions:
D.C. |
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