Maine Fundraising Registration

Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Maine Charitable Registration Requirements

Unless exempt, charitable organizations must register with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation at least 30 days before soliciting charitable contributions in Maine.

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

Initial Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Maine

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

Maine Charitable Registration Agency: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Exempts the Following from Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Less than $25,000 nationwide contributions per year
  • Less than 35 contributors
  • Religious organizations
  • Membership organizations
  • Single individuals
  • Educational institutions
  • Hospitals
  • Free clinics
Maine Charitable Registration Form: Maine Charitable Organization Application
Maine Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • IRS determination letter
  • IRS Form 990; or budget for the current fiscal year if Form 990 is not available
  • Professional fundraiser contracts
  • List of officers, directors, trustees, and principal salaried executive staff officer (name, title, address, phone, and email)
  • List of states where registered
  • List of responsible individuals (name, title, address, phone, and email).
Maine Charitable Registration Filing Fee: $50. Make check payable to State of Maine Treasurer or pay online
Registered Agent: Maine does not require a registered agent for charitable solicitation registration
Maine Charitable Registration Filing Method: Online renewal at http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/charitable/index.html or mail Maine Charitable Registration Documents to:
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
By mail:
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
By express delivery:
76 Northern Ave.
Gardiner, Maine 04345
Law Governing Maine Charitable Registration:
  • M.R.S.A. Title 9, Chapter 385, §§ 5001-5018
  • OLR 02-041 Ch. 1–3.

Renewal of Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Maine

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

Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Agency: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Due Date: November 30
Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Form: Maine Renewal Application
Maine Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration Renewal:
  • Annual Fundraising Activity Report for Charitable Organization (AFAR) (must be mailed)
  • Professional fundraiser contracts (must be licensed in Maine)
  • List of officers, directors, trustees, and principal salaried executive staff (name, title, address, phone, and email)
  • List of responsible individuals (name, title, address, phone, and email)
Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Fee: $25. Make check payable to State of Maine Treasurer or pay online
Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Method: Online at http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/charitable/index.html or mail Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Documents to:
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
By mail:
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
By express delivery:
76 Northern Ave.
Gardiner, Maine 04345

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