Feb. 8, 2023: All Nonprofit Annual Report, Articles of Incorporation and Reinstatement filings should be filed online via the Corporations and Charities Filings System. When logging into CCFS, please be sure to refresh and/or remove browser cache. The system requires you to reset your password every 120 days.

Feb. 8, 2023: In 2022 our office temporarily suspended the dissolution process for business entities. In Feb. 2023 our office is resuming standard dissolution processes. Effective immediately all delinquent business entities that have not successfully filed their 2022 Annual Report will be subject to dissolution. For additional details on the business entity’s next step please review the page My Business was Administratively Dissolved/Terminated

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GiveSmart!

 

“GIVESMART!” is a collaborative effort between the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to educate donors in Washington State. Our mission is to provide tools and information so donors have the knowledge to make informed giving decisions. 

To assist us in achieving this mission, the Charities and Nonprofit Education Program has produced several resources:

These are ideal resources to share with senior centers, retirement communities, nonprofit and civic organizations.

If you would like to receive GIVESMART! resources or an in-person presentation to your group, please complete the request and we will contact you. 

More Donor Information:

Charities Search (no login necessary, scroll down page to search for specific charity)

Donor FAQ

Additional Donor Resources

Consumer Protection Washington

GIVESMART Request Form

For more information about GIVESMART contact:

Teresa Glidden 
Education & Outreach Coordinator

(360) 725-0373
[email protected]