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New Hampshire 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 | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| Filing Authority | NH Department of Justice – Charitable Trusts Unit (CTU) |
| Filing Method | Online filing via NH Charitable Trusts Unit portal/forms |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | Annual report required for registered charities (fiscal-year based) |
| Filing Due Date | 4 months + 15 days after fiscal year end (e.g., Dec 31 FYE → May 15) |
| Renewal Detail | File annual report + pay applicable fee; update org/contact and fundraising details |
| Extensions Calendar | Extension possible by request (confirm via CTU portal/instructions) |
| Exemptions | Common exemptions: religious organizations; educational institutions; governmental entities; certain small/local fundraising (verify CTU) |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | Yes |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No (best practice: cure before soliciting) |
| Enforcement Posture | Moderate |
| Recovery Method | File past-due annual reports (oldest→newest) + pay fees; resolve holds/deficiencies with CTU |
| Required Documents | Annual report form; IRS Form 990/990-EZ/990-PF (or financials if no 990); governing docs/updates if changed |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | Varies by contributions/revenue category (CTU instructions); may require CPA review/audit at higher levels |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Keep (generally file complete 990 unless CTU specifies redaction) |
| Signature Requirements | Electronic signature accepted via online filing; authorized officer |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | Delinquency status is public; online donations can trigger NH obligations; ensure updates to address/board/officers are reflected |
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