Missouri (MO) · Requirement Summary
Missouri charitable solicitation requirements summary
A compact operational summary pulled from our Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a quick reference for filing authority, cadence, documents, and common traps.
Requirement Summary
Key requirements for Missouri (MO).
| Filing Authority | Missouri Attorney General — Registration Specialist (Charity/Nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Filing Method | • Mail filings (online registration not yet available) • Email used for correspondence; some forms include email field |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | • Initial registration due prior to soliciting in Missouri • Annual renewal statement due within 75 days after fiscal year end (if not exempt) |
| Filing Due Date | Within 75 days after fiscal year end (for required registrants). |
| Renewal Detail | • Charitable Organization Annual Report Form (Modified Aug 2025) • $15 fee generally required; annual report form notes fee 'if raised $10,000+’—verify before filing |
| Extensions Calendar | Not specified on AG guidance (treat as none). |
| Exemptions | • IRS 501(c)(3), 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8) organizations are exempt from AG registration |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | No |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No |
| Enforcement Posture | High |
| Recovery Method | • If annual report not submitted within 6 months of FY close: file Registration Reinstatement (Modified Aug 2025) + $50 fee • Then file current annual report + fees |
| Required Documents | • Initial/renewal form from AG (Modified Aug 2025) • $15 fee (per FAQ; confirm if any threshold applies) • Notary verification on annual report/initial forms |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | N/A (AG forms focus on fundraising metrics; no audit tiers stated). |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Remove |
| Signature Requirements | Wet signature; notarized verification required on annual report/initial forms. |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | • Only MO broadly exempts 501(c)(3)/(7)/(8) from registration; confirm status before filing • Renewal deadline is 75 days (not IRS deadline) • Forms updated Aug 2025; fee language differs between FAQ and annual report form—confirm before submission |
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