Corporations Charities
2022 Nonprofit Law and Process Changes
In 2021 the state Legislature passed the Nonprofit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A), which took effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Due to the significant changes in law, we are still updating our online Corporations & Charities Filing System (CCFS) to implement these changes.
What addresses to use when filing?
When creating or maintaining a domestic (WA) or foreign (non-WA) legal entity like a corporation or an LLC, the address requirements can often be confusing. Here are a few things to consider when deciding what addresses to use.
Secretary of State encourages Washingtonians to research charities before supporting Ukrainian-relief efforts
OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encourages Washingtonians to do their due diligence and conduct research on the charities or nonprofits to which they donate to support relief efforts in Ukraine.
“Americans are a generous people. Whenever a tragedy or crisis occurs around the world, we express our compassion by donating to any number of honest, legitimate charities,” said Secretary Hobbs. “These charities have the resources and infrastructure to ensure the money we contribute directly supports their designated causes.”