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The Charitable Trust Program registers entities holding income-producing assets in excess of $250,000 (market value) invested and allocated to support a charitable purpose in accordance with the terms and conditions of the trust instrument.
General information about charitable trusts can be obtained by calling the Charities Program at 1-800-332-4483 (toll free within Washington State.) Local or out-of-state callers may contact the Trust Program at (360) 725-0378.
Does My Organization Need to Register with the Charitable Trust Program?
"The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate public supervision over the administration of public charitable trusts and similar relationships and to clarify and implement the powers and duties of the attorney general and the secretary of state with relation thereto." (RCW 11.110.010)
CHARITABLE TRUST DEFINED
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
CHARITABLE TRUSTS EXEMPTED FROM REGISTRATION