Washington Secretary of State
Charities Program
Important Notice Regarding Filing Delays
The Charities Program is working diligently with customers to fulfill every request. However, with recent budget cuts and increased volumes, you may experience intermittent delays. If you choose to file with expedited service, your filing will be considered with priority in the expedite order that it was received. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to process your requests as quickly as possible.
NEW Financial Reporting Requirements for Charitable Organizations!
Tiered Reporting Requirements will affect the registration and renewal process of charitable organizations with more than one million dollars in annual gross revenue averaged over the last three fiscal years. More...
Donor Alerts

News Releases
Additional information regarding recent press releases involving charitable organizations and commercial fundraisers operating in Washington State.

Legal and Administrative Actions
Additional information regarding court actions and agreements filed by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office against organizations or individuals believed to have violated the Charitable Solicitations Act.

October 2, 2009
Fresh Start Opportunities Reeks of Scam

Looking for a Charitable Solicitations Registration / Renewal Form?
Charities Initial Registration / Renewal
General Information
The Charitable Solicitations Program registers individuals, organizations, and commercial fundraisers that solicit charitable donations from the general public. Both the benefiting charities as well as independent, for profit entities soliciting funds must, in most cases, register annually.

The Charitable Trust Program registers individuals and organizations that are holding assets in Washington State in trust for a charitable purpose. The assets are invested for income-producing purposes. The income is then designated and distributed for a charitable purpose according to the terms and conditions of the trust agreement.

Registrations pursuant to the Charitable Solicitation and Trust Acts are separate from and in addition to corporate filing requirements. For additional information or forms to incorporate, please contact the Corporations Division by calling (360) 725-0377 or visit the Corporations Web page.

Washington State Charities Advisory Council
Governing Laws and Regulations
Find Your One Thing
The Washington Office of Secretary of State invites you to join in the statewide effort and “Find Your One Thing.” This means identifying a single action that will make an impact today.

Need help to find an opportunity to complement your passion? Volunteer opportunities are endless around Washington State! Follow the links below to find your one thing:

Volunteer Centers of Washington: http://www.volunteerwashington.org
Washington Registered Charities: http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/search.aspx

One single action – one step at a time.