Charitable Solicitation Registration in Mississippi
Heads Up: Mississippi requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Mississippi, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Mississippi requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the Mississippi Secretary of State, Securities and Charities Enforcement Division.
What's Required
Registration form: Notice of Exemption):
- Groups formed primarily for political purposes
- Organizations raising less than $25,000 annually AND do not employ professional fundraisers
- Humane societies receiving
Who's Exempt
Churches, synagogues, and other religious entities engaged solely in religious activities
Accredited schools, colleges, and universities soliciting funds exclusively from:
Alumni
Parents of students
Current/former students
*Conditional Exemptions (must file Notice of Exemption):
Groups formed primarily for political purposes
Organizations raising less than $25,000 annually AND do not employ professional fundraisers
Humane societies receiving at least 50% of annual funding from county/municipal contracts for animal care
*Filing for Exemption:
Must file online Notice of Exemption Form before solicitation begins
Include required documentation
Processing fee: $50.00
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $50.00
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