Hawaii Fundraising Licensing
Below, you'll find licensing requirements for a range of fundraising activities. At a glance, you can see requirements, fees, filing instructions, and links to forms for everything from charitable gaming and cause marketing to professional fundraisers and charitable gift annuities.
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Company Licenses
Hawaii Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Hawaii Charitable Gaming License
Not required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii.
Hawaii statutes do not currently provide for any charitable gaming activites.
Hawaii Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: | Hawaii requires charities to apply for a permit to receive exemption from state insurance laws. There is no form, but the charity should submit proof that it meets the requirements for exemption as well as sample annuity agreements. To qualify organizations must be registered with the attorney general and maintain a separated reserve account for annuity funds. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/17 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
Charities must continue filing renewals with the attorney general, but no separate renewal filings are required for exemption permits.
Hawaii Charity Registration
| Agency: | Hawaii Tax and Charities Division |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
| Fact Checked: | 1/16/19 |
One-Time Exemption Registration
| Exemption Eligible Organizations: |
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Notes: | Exemptions do not expire as long as the organization continues to qualify under the exemption criteria. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/8/20 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
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| Fact Checked: | 2/21/17 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Online. Upload your IRS Form 990 electronically or as a pdf and pay the filing fee. |
| Agency Fee: | $10-750, depending on annual gross revenue |
| Due: | Due annually by the same day as your IRS Form 990; that is, 4.5 months after the close of your fiscal year. So if your fiscal year ends December 31, then your renewal is due May 15. |
| Penalties: | The Attorney General may assess late fees of $20 per day up to a maximum fee of $1,000 against an organization for the failure to timely file its renewal. |
| Fact Checked: | 2/21/17 |
Change of Fiscal Year
| Notes: | Email ATG.Charities@hawaii.gov to update fiscal year. You will then need to file the short year in the efile990.org system. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/7/18 |
Hawaii Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
Not required
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii.
Hawaii does not have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to file a written consent form at least 10 days before a fundraising event.
More information: Hawaii Tax and Charities DivisionRegistration Not Required
Not required
Contract Filing
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 1-2 business days. |
| Due: | File a notice of entry into contract at least 10 days prior to the commencement of the charitable sales promotion. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| How to Apply: | The charity must be registered to solicit charitable contributions or otherwise exempt for the contract to be accepted. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/1/19 |
Hawaii Professional Fundraising Counsel Registration
| Agency: | Hawaii Tax and Charities Division |
| Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Contract Filing
| Due: | File a notice of entry into contract at least 10 days prior to the start of the performance of the contract. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/1/19 |
Hawaii Professional Solicitor Registration
| Agency: | Hawaii Tax and Charities Division |
| Bond Requirements: | $25,000 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Contract Filing
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | File a notice of entry into contract at least 10 days prior to the start of the performance of the contract. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/1/19 |
Financial Reporting
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and on the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Hawaii Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Hawaii Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
Not required
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii.
Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Hawaii.
Registration Not Required
Not required
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