Charitable Organization
"Charitable Organization" means any person or entity licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that is, or holds itself out to be, organized or operated for any charitable purpose and solicits, accepts, or obtains contributions from the public for any charitable purpose. A chapter, branch, area office, or similar affiliate, or any person soliciting contributions for any charitable purpose within the State for a charitable organization, and having its principal place of business outside the State is considered a Charitable Organization for the purposes of this Act. Unless specifically exempted, an entity is required to become licensed in order to solicit contributions in the State of Maine (reference 9 MRSA, Chapter 385, §5006 "Exemptions from license requirements" and §5003[1] "Definitions").
How to apply
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- Licensure fee of $25
- Application fee of $25
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| Term |
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| Requirements |
- Check or Credit Card Authorization;
- Completed Application;
- List of directors/officers;
- IRS Determination Letter; and
- Fees totaling $50.
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Charitable Organizations may submit either the Maine-specific application or the Unified Registration Statement (“URS”). If the URS is used, then the first page of the Maine-specific application should be attached to the front, and the information contained in the second page, noted. As with the Maine-specific application, the signature on the URS should be notarized.
Maine-specific
Application (PDF)
Note: This is a new form, to be used as of 5/27/08; the old one will no longer be accepted.
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Unified Registration Statement form
What is the Unified Registration Statement?
The Unified Registration Statement (URS) represents an effort to streamline the collection of information and data by states that require licensure/registration of nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions. The National Association of State Charity Officials and the National Association of Attorneys General together have established the Standardized Reporting Project to facilitate and simplify compliance with each state's solicitation laws.
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- Due annually, no later than September 30th.
- May be filed separately from the renewal application, which is due on November 30th, or together with the application on September 30th.
Renewal fees and information
| Fees |
- Annual renewal fee is $25.
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| Terms |
- Renews annually on November 30th.
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| Requirements |
- Check or Credit Card Authorization;
- Completed Application;
- List of directors/officers; and
- A copy of the most recently-audited financial statement and IRS Form 990.
- Renewal applications received or completed after November 30 and before March 1 are subject to a late fee of $50.
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Renewal Notice for 2008 |
This license cannot be renewed electronically.
Use the link below to print the renewal application form and send
by mail.
Charitable Organizations may submit either the Maine-specific application or the Unified Registration Statement (“URS”). If the URS is used, then the first page of the Maine-specific application should be attached to the front, and the information contained in the second page, noted. As with the Maine-specific application, the signature on the URS should be notarized.
Forms:
Maine-specific Application
Note: This is a new form, to be used as of 5/27/08; the old one will no longer be accepted.
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Unified Registration Statement Application
What is the Unified Registration Statement?
The Unified Registration Statement (URS) represents an effort to streamline the collection of information and data by states that require registration of nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions. The National Association of State Charity Officials and the National Association of Attorneys General together have established the Standardized Reporting Project to facilitate and simplify compliance with each state's solicitation laws.
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Last Updated:
August 27, 2008
