Charitable Solicitation Registration in Colorado
Heads Up: Colorado requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Colorado, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Colorado requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the Colorado Secretary of State, Charities and Fundraisers Section.
Governing law: Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act (C.R.S. §6-16-101 et seq.).
What's Required
Registration form: Charity Registration (online portal)
Online filing: Yes — required (online-only system)
Who's Exempt
Revenue threshold: Organizations with gross annual contributions under $25,000 are exempt
Small donor base: Organizations receiving contributions from 10 or fewer people in a fiscal year are exempt
Religious organizations: Exempt
Educational institutions: Exempt
Government entities: Exempt
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $10
Annual renewal fee: $10
Late penalty: $60 late fee if not filed within 60 days past due date; registration suspended until filed
Renewal Process
Due date: 15th day of the 5th month after fiscal year end (same as 990 due date)
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
Colorado Secretary of State, Charities and Fundraisers Section
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/charities/charitableHome.html
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