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CHARITY REGISTRATION
WHO MUST REGISTER A CHARITY
The following is summarized from the website of the Public Charities Unit of the Conn. State Office of the Attorney General: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1629&q=274418
The Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, which is administered by the state Public Charities Unit, states that any organization that solicits contributions in CT for charitable purposes must register prior to the commencement of solicitations. This includes requests made for financial donations or other types of support. Organizations that do not do public fundraising, but raise support through other means such as soliciting grants from corporations or foundations, must also register as charitable organizations. In addition, paid soliciting firms hired by charities are also required to register, file a notice of each upcoming solicitation campaign, and submit a post-campaign financial report.
WHO IS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION
The Act exempts from registration certain types of organizations, such educational institutions, nonprofit hospitals licensed by CT, CT and U.S. government units, and religious institutions. Contact the Public Charities Unit for further detailed information about organizations that are qualified for exemption from registration.
HOW TO REGISTER AN ORGANIZATION:
To register, submit a Charitable Organization Registration Application (Form PCUREG-01) along with an annual $50 registration fee to the Public Charities Unit at the CT Office of the Attorney General. As of October 1, 2005, charity registrations are effective for one year and will expire, if not renewed.
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
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SOURCE: Public Charities Page posted on the website of the State of Conn. Office of the Attorney General
PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: March2008
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