Arkansas Charity Fundraising Requirements

Fundraising Essentials
Initial Registration
Registration Renewal
Conclusion

Fundraising Essentials

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §§ 4-28-401 through 416, Arkansas law requires a charitable organization to register with the Secretary of State prior to engaging in any of the following: soliciting contributions, using fund-raising counsel, paid solicitors, or professional telemarketers, or conducting a sales promotion. There is no fee to register a charitable organization in Arkansas.

Learn more information about Arkansas requirements for Charitable Organizations here.

Initial Registration

Form

Form CR-01: Charitable Organization Registration Form

Filing Method

Mail or email to charities@sos.arkansas.gov

Fee

Due Date

No later than 180 days after an individual organization's fiscal year end date.

Nonprofits operating and fundraising in Arkansas must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State Charities Division.

Required Documents

Form CR-01: Charitable Organization Registration Form
Either IRS determination letter or IRS form 1023
Articles of Incorporation
Form CR-02: Charitable Organization Consent for Service, if applicable
Form CR-03: Annual Financial Reporting Form, if applicable
A copy of current contracts with any paid solicitors, fund-raising counsel, or commercial coventurers.

Registration Renewal

Form

Form CR-03: Annual Financial Reporting Form

Filing Method

Mail or email to charities@sos.arkansas.gov

Fee

Due Date

Annually within 180 days (6 months) of the organization's fiscal year end

Extensions

Due dates can be extended for 6 months beyond the original due date by emailing the secretary of state at charities@sos.arkansas.gov and including the words “Annual Financial Report Extension” in the subject line of the email.

Penalties

To maintain compliance in Arkansas, nonprofits must annually renew their registration with the Arkansas Secretary of State Charities Division.

Required Documents

Form CR-03: Annual Financial Reporting Form
IRS Form 990
New or updated relationships or contracts with fund-raising counsel, paid solicitors, or commercial coventurers.
If contributions to the charitable organization are in excess of $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 during the preceding year, the financial statement of the organization must be reviewed by an independent certified public accountant

Arkansas Charity Fundraising Requirements

Fundraising Essentials

Initial Registration

Required Documents

Registration Renewal

Required Documents

Conclusion

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