State Disclosures
Charitable solicitation disclosure statements required by state law. Approximately 25 states require specific language on solicitation materials, including websites.
Pre-Registration Notice
AFNPT is currently in the pre-incorporation phase. We are not yet soliciting donations and have not yet registered for charitable solicitation in any state. When we begin accepting donations, we will register in all required jurisdictions and this page will contain the full text of every state-mandated disclosure. The disclosures below represent the language we will be required to display.
Registration Requirements Overview
Approximately 40 jurisdictions (38 states plus D.C.) require some form of charitable solicitation registration. A nationally accessible "Donate" button constitutes solicitation in every state, triggering registration requirements under the Charleston Principles (2001, NASCO).
10 states require no registration: Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.
28 states offer small-organization exemptions based on annual contribution thresholds (typically $25,000).
Florida
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR ONLINE AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION NUMBER: [TO BE ASSIGNED].
Florida requires this disclosure in capital letters on all solicitation materials.
New York
A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or at www.charitiesnys.com.
New York broadly defines "solicit" as any request through any medium.
New Jersey
INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.NJCONSUMERAFFAIRS.GOV/CHARITIES. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
Virginia
A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Maryland
A copy of the current financial statement of Americans For Non-Profit Transparency is available by writing [address] or by calling [phone]. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.
Pennsylvania
The official registration and financial information of Americans For Non-Profit Transparency may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
North Carolina
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Washington
Americans For Non-Profit Transparency is registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
Georgia
A full and fair description of the charitable program of Americans For Non-Profit Transparency and a financial statement or summary is available upon request at [address].
West Virginia
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Mississippi
The official registration and financial information of Americans For Non-Profit Transparency may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
Additional States
Minnesota, Nevada, California, and additional states have specific disclosure requirements that will be posted here upon registration. California requires registration for even $1 received from its residents. AFNPT will maintain current registrations in all required jurisdictions and update this page as registrations are completed.
Registration with any state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by that state. Filing fees range from $10 to $350 per state.