| name | charitable-solicitation-registration |
| title | Charitable Solicitation Registration |
| description | Prepares jurisdiction-specific charitable solicitation registration packages for U.S. nonprofits. Covers multi-state nexus analysis, exemption eligibility, URS filing strategy, financial disclosures, and professional fundraiser documentation. Use when a nonprofit plans fundraising campaigns, online donation drives, direct mail, telephone solicitation, or any cross-state charitable solicitation. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/charitable-solicitation-registration |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | nonprofit |
| language | en |
Charitable Solicitation Registration
Produces a complete state registration package enabling a nonprofit to legally solicit charitable contributions across target jurisdictions.
Quick Start
Gather from the client before drafting:
- Organization basics — legal name (per IRS determination letter), EIN, formation state/date, entity type
- IRS determination letter — 501(c)(3) or other exemption, effective date
- Formation docs — certified articles (within 6 months), current bylaws or trust instrument
- Financials — most recent Form 990 (all schedules), audited/reviewed/compiled statements; pro forma if newly formed
- Fundraising plan — methods, geographic scope, projected revenue, professional fundraiser contracts
- Governance roster — officers/directors with contact info, titles, terms, signatory authority
- Adverse history — denials, revocations, litigation, regulatory actions, bankruptcy, criminal convictions (5–10 year lookback)
- Target states — including states where website/online campaigns are accessible
Core Workflow
1. Map Jurisdictional Nexus
For each target state, determine:
| Factor | Key questions |
|---|
| Physical presence | Offices, employees, mailing addresses? |
| Digital nexus | Donation button, online campaigns, social media, peer-to-peer? |
| Revenue threshold | Exceeds state registration floor? |
| Registration required | Yes / No / Exemption available? |
| Filing deadline | Pre-solicitation or grace period? |
| Renewal cycle | Annual / biennial? |
| Bonding | Required? Revenue-scaled? |
| Filing method | Mail / state portal / URS? |
41 states + D.C. require registration. Many assert jurisdiction based solely on website accessibility to residents.
2. Assess Exemptions
Check each jurisdiction for statutory exemptions:
