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Washington 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.

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Requirement Summary Table

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Requirement	Washington (WA)
Filing Authority	Washington Secretary of State → Charities Program
Filing Method	Online via Charities and Commercial Fundraisers System (CCFS)
Filing Calendar & Triggers	Annual renewal (fiscal-year based)
Filing Due Date	Within 11 months after fiscal year end
Renewal Detail	Annual renewal + fee; update org/officers; attach IRS return/financials as required
Extensions Calendar	No formal extension; file timely; IRS extension does not automatically extend WA unless SOS permits
Exemptions	Exemptions for certain orgs/activities; check SOS Charities Program criteria
Good Standing Required for Charity Filing?	Yes
Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies?	No
Enforcement Posture	High
Recovery Method	File delinquent renewals; pay fees/late charges; clear CCFS deficiencies
Required Documents	CCFS renewal; IRS Form 990 series; financial statements; fundraiser contracts if applicable
Financial Audit/Review Thresholds	Audit/review thresholds apply at higher revenue levels per WA requirements
Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names)	Remove (redact donor names unless SOS explicitly requires unredacted)
Signature Requirements	Electronic via CCFS; authorized officer
High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes	Renewal reminder method changed (letters ~60 days prior); deadline is 11 months post-FYE (not 4.5 months)

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