Charitable Solicitation Registration in Missouri
Heads Up: Missouri requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Missouri, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Missouri requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
What's Required
Processing time: Approximately one week
Who's Exempt
Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
Federal 501(c)(7) tax-exempt organizations
Federal 501(c)(8) tax-exempt organizations
Religious organizations (meet regularly for worship OR owned/operated/supported by sharing of religious convictions)
Educational institutions (conduct classes regularly with defined curriculum, student body, faculty)
Foundations of religious or educational institutions
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $15.00
Annual renewal fee: $15.00
Renewal Process
Due date: Within 75 days of organization's fiscal year end
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