Like many jurisdictions, Washington regulates charitable donation solicitations. In Washington, charitable solicitation rules are codified in the Charitable Solicitations Act, Chapter 19.09 of the Revised
Forty-one states regulate charitable solicitation and require some form of registration before fundraising in the state.
Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have made recent changes to their charitable registration requirements, and DC has a deadline approaching.
Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.
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