Kentucky Fundraising Registration

Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Kentucky Charitable Registration Requirements

Unless exempt, a charitable organization must register with the Kentucky Attorney General before soliciting charitable contributions in Kentucky.

Out-of-state nonprofits that register under the Kentucky charitable registration laws are not required to qualify to do business in Kentucky. However, engaging in other business activities such as having an office or employees in Kentucky may trigger the requirement to register to do business in Kentucky.

Initial Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Kentucky

The following is a summary of the initial charitable solicitation registration requirements in Kentucky:

Kentucky Charitable Registration Agency: Kentucky Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
Kentucky Exempts the Following from Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Religious organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Membership organizations
  • PTAs and student groups
Kentucky Charitable Registration Form: URS or IRS Form 990, IRS Form 990-EZ, IRS Form 990-PF, or IRS Form 990-N and IRS determination letter
Kentucky Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Articles of incorporation or formation document
  • Bylaws
  • IRS determination letter
  • IRS Form 990, IRS Form 990-EZ, IRS Form 990-PF, or IRS Form 990-N
Kentucky Charitable Registration Filing Fee: None
Registered Charitable Registration Agent: Kentucky does not require a registered agent for charitable solicitation registration
Kentucky Charitable Registration Filing Method: Mail Kentucky Charitable Registration Documents to:
Consumer Protection Division
Office of the Attorney General
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Law Governing Kentucky Charitable Registration:
  • KRS §§ 367.650 to 367.670
  • KAR Title 40

Renewal of Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Kentucky

A Kentucky charitable solicitation registration must be renewed each year. The following is a summary of the charitable solicitation registration renewal requirements in Kentucky:

Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Agency: Kentucky Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Due Date: 4½ months after fiscal year end with automatic 6 month extension
Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Form: URS or IRS Form 990, IRS Form 990-EZ, IRS Form 990-PF, or IRS Form 990-N and IRS determination letter
Kentucky Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration Renewal: None
Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Fee: None
Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Method: Mail Kentucky Charitable Registration Renewal Documents to:
Consumer Protection Division
Office of the Attorney General
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

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