Missouri (MO) · Requirement Summary

Missouri charitable solicitation requirements summary

A quick, operational table pulled from the Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a starting point for planning filings and tracking risk.

Requirement Summary Table

Columns removed: processing times, last verified, and confidence score.

Requirement	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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