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State Solicitation Registration Charities of America (SSRCA) provides information, education, and training for charities about state solicitation registrations and the resources available to help navigate the state solicitation registration process.
We award a Compliance Shield of Approval to recognize non-profits that are compliant with state solicitation requirements including current approvals. This shield can be displayed to donors to illustrate your effort and achievement.
what is best for your organization?
Full or Limited Compliance Plans
Contact us to discuss what is best for your organization.
FULL COMPLIANCE
41 states (including Washington DC)
5 states with registered agents
LIMITED STATES
Select the states you wish to solicit in
Frequently asked questions
Any charity that solicits contributions or support in a state that requires registration must register in that state. What constitutes “solicitation” is different in every state but many have broad interpretations so to be prudent
it is critical to maintain proper compliance.
There are currently 40 states plus the District of Columbia that require registration. Eight states require a Corporate registration. Some states require that you have a registered agent. We help you navigate all of the different requirements and can provide all of these services to you. You can choose to only register in certain states but may be required to return donations from states where registration is required to avoid penalties.
No. After the initial registration most states will require a renewal registration or at a minimum an annual report each year. We keep track of those deadlines for you so nothing gets overlooked. Especially when nonprofit turnover is so high, it is beneficial to have someone else looking out for your organization.
No. after the initial registration most states will require a renewal registration or at a minimum an annual report each year. We keep track of those deadlines for you so nothing gets overlooked. Especially when nonprofit turnover is so high, it is beneficial to have someone else looking out for your organization.
No. After the initial registration most states will require a renewal registration or at a minimum an annual report each year. We keep track of those deadlines for you so nothing gets overlooked. Especially when nonprofit turnover is so high, it is beneficial to have someone else looking out for your organization.
You could but it is difficult to understand the different requirements of each state. It is very time consuming to complete all of the registrations. This is time that is spent away from serving your clients and focusing on your mission. If you have staff changes, these registrations could fall by the wayside which could cause you to miss a deadline and fall out of compliance. Using the experts at MP May you know that your registrations will always be taken care of.
No. After the initial registration most states will require a renewal registration or at a minimum an annual report each year. We keep track of those deadlines for you so nothing gets overlooked. Especially when nonprofit turnover is so high, it is beneficial to have someone else looking out for your organization.
An arrangement with a for-profit business to receive a percentage of sales. These are often referred to as “charitable sales promotion” or “cause marketing”. This is a regulated activity in many states
The registration fees vary by state and type of organization. Some fees are based on income. Some states require a financial audit prepared by an accountant. The general range of state fees for initial nationwide registrations is between $1,700 and $3,600 but could be more for very large nonprofits.
When you contact MP May we will always perform a thorough review of your current registrations so we can confirm for you where you are registered and identify future renewal dates as well as any concerns. Then we will show you how we can help you moving forward.
Contact us. We will be in touch to learn more about your organization’s needs. We provide a thorough review of your current registrations in advance of providing you a quote.
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State Solicitation Registration Charities of America provides information, education, and training for charities about state solicitation registrations and the resources available to help navigate the state solicitation registration process.
For more information call (833) 257-8484 Ext 100
Mike May
Programs
(833) 257-8484 ext 100
Cathy Gallahan
State Employee Campaign Eligibility and Application Processing
(833) 257-8484 ext 101