Colorado Secretary of State - Business & Licensing Division - Charities & Fundraisers Program
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Contact Information
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Mailing address:
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Phone: 303-894-2200 & press 2
Fax: (303) 869-4871
Web: Home Name search File online
Email: charitable@coloradosos.gov
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Colorado Secretary of State - Business & Licensing Division - Charities & Fundraisers Program in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
Colorado Charitable Organization Registration
Automatic Exemption
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Notes: | Exempt charities can file an optional exemption claim to have a public record of their exempt status created in the secretary of state's database. |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $10 |
Turnaround: | 1 week |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Before you Apply: | All Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $10 |
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Due Date Extension: | Due dates are automatically extended for 3 months after the original due date, but charities needing more time can request an additional 3 months extension by making a request. The automatic due date extension is only valid if the IRS has granted the extension. The extension paperwork is not required to be submitted with the renewal, but the Secretary of State may request a copy after a late renewal. For more information and detailed instructions, see this page. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Penalties: | Charities can renew their registration with no penalty if renewal is filed within 17 days of the expiration date. On the 18th day, they will need to go through the reinstatement process. |
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Reinstatement
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Agency Fee: | $10/year renewal fee + $60/year failure to renew fee |
Penalties: | Charities suspected of violating the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act are subject to an investigation from the Secretary of State. If found to violate this Act, the Secretary of State may deny, suspend, or revoke an organization's registration. Upon application from the Secretary of State, the district court may grant injunctive relief. Organizations that solicit without a valid registration will pay a penalty fee of up to $300 per year with a maximum of 3 years in fines and back payments. Knowingly violating §6-16-104 - §6-16-107 & §6-16-109 - §6-16-110 of this chapter is an act of charitable fraud, which is a Class 2 Misdemeanor or Class 5 Felony depending on the severity and number of violations. |
Notes: | Charities can renew their registration with no penalty if renewal is filed within 17 days of the expiration date. On the 18th day, they will need to go through the reinstatement process. |
Change of Fiscal Year
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Turnaround: | Immediately online |
Notes: | Fiscal years can be changed online, but can only be changed once every 10 years. |
Cancelation
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Instructions: | A charitable organization must submit the final financial report for the most recent fiscal year. Once this report has been filed, the organization should submit the withdrawal form and any required attachments. |
Filing Method: | File the Final Financial Report online. Mail, fax, or email the Charitable Registration Withdrawal form to charitable@coloradosos.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
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