| Audit Required | YES | If the organization received contributions over $500,000 or engaged the services of a professional fundraiser. If contributions are $250,000 to $500,000 a review is required. The Secretary has statutory authority to request audits on a case-by-case basis for registrants between $25,000 and $250,000. |
|---|---|---|
| Due Date | Anniversary of registration | |
| Fee | 50.00 | |
| Financial Report | YES | |
| Important Note | ||
| Annual IRS 990 | YES | |
| Initial Audit | YES | If contributions are more than $500,000 or engaged the services of a professional fund-raiser. If contributions are $250,000 to $500,000, a review is required. The Secretary has statutory authority to request audits on a case-by-case basis for registrants between $25,000 and $250,000. Mailing address: Miss. Sec. of State, Charities Registration, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136 |
| Initial Bylaws | YES | |
| Initial Certificate or Articles Of Incorporation | YES | |
| Make Checks Payable To | Mississippi Secretary of State | |
| E-Mail Contact | ||
| Exemption from annual registration upon request | NO | |
| Fees | 50.00 | |
| Fundraiser Contracts | YES | |
| Governing Law | ||
| Important Note | ||
| Contact | Or (toll free) 888-236-6167, Kathy French | (601) 359-1371 |
| IRS Determiniation Letter | YES | |
| IRS Form 990 | YES | |
| Mailing Address | Miss. Sec. of State, Charities Registration, PO Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136 | |
| Signature Required | YES | |
| Period Covered | One year. | |
| Renewal Due Date | ||
| Required Signatures | Two. President or authorized officer and Chief Financial Officer. | |
| Resident Registered Agent Required | YES | |
| Homepage | sos.ms.gov/charities/Pages/default.aspx | |