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New Mexico Charity Fundraising Requirements

Fundraising Essentials
Initial Registration
Registration Renewal
Conclusion

Fundraising Essentials

Under the New Mexico Charitable Solicitations Act, NMSA 1978 § 57-22, charitable organizations existing, operating, or soliciting in the state must register with the New Mexico Department of Justice and file annual reports with our office. In addition, professional fundraisers working on behalf of a charitable organization must register with the NMDOJ.

Learn more about New Mexico requirements for Charitable Organizations here.

Initial Registration

Form
New Mexico Charitable Organization Registration Online System
Filing Method
Online
Fee
$0
Due Date
Before solicitation

Nonprofits operating and fundraising in New Mexico must register with the New Mexico Department of Justice.

Required Documents

  • Copy of IRS Form 1023 or 1024 
  • Copy of organization’s articles of incorporation and by-laws
  • IRS Form 990
  • Independent audit (if revenue is greater than $750,000)

Registration Renewal

Form
New Mexico Charitable Organization Registration Online System
Filing Method
Online
Fee
$0
Due Date
Annual report submissions are due within six months following the close of an organization's fiscal year.
Extensions
Extensions of time to file the annual report with the NMDOJ must be requested through the electronic registration system and must be done before the due date
Penalties
$0

To maintain compliance in New Mexico, nonprofits must annually renew their registration with the New Mexico Department of Justice. 

Required Documents

  • IRS Form 990
  • Independent audit (if revenue is greater than $750,000)

Conclusion

Nonprofits soliciting contributions in New Mexico must comply with the Charitable Solicitations Act by registering and renewing their registration annually with the New Mexico Department of Justice. The process is straightforward, with no fees for registration or renewal. Timely compliance is essential to avoid penalties, which include fines for late filings or failure to request extensions. Extensions can be requested through the electronic system before the due date. Adhering to these requirements ensures nonprofits can legally solicit funds while maintaining their good standing in the state.

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