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Alabama Charity Fundraising Requirements

Fundraising Essentials
Initial Registration
Registration Renewal
Conclusion

Fundraising Essentials

Alabama law requires that charitable organizations and institutions that solicit contributions in or from this state register with the Attorney General’s Office. The Alabama law governing charity registration is found in Section 13A-9-70 through 13A-9-84 of the Code of Alabama.

Learn more information about Alabama’s requirements for Charitable Organizations here. 

Initial Registration

Form
Charity Initial Filing form
Filing Method
Online
Fee
$25
Due Date
None

Nonprofits operating and fundraising in Alabama must register with the Attorney General’s Office.

Required Documents

  • Annual financial report 
  • IRS Form 990

Registration Renewal

Form
Charity Renewal Filing form
Filing Method
Online
Fee
$25
Due Date
Within 90 days of the close of its fiscal year
Extensions
Organizations are able to request a 180-day filing extension by submitting the request via your registration profile.
Penalties
$25

To maintain compliance in Alabama, nonprofits must annually renew their registration with the Attorney General Office. Charitable organizations must file annually, within 90 days of the close of its fiscal year. The organization must also notify the Attorney General within 10 days of any change in the information required for registration. 

Required Documents

  • Annual financial report
  • IRS Form 990

Conclusion

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