Iowa 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
Iowa Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Iowa 14-Day Qualified Organization License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance. |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 14-Day Qualified Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 14-Day Qualified Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | 14 days after the effective date. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Iowa 180-Day Qualified Organization License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance. |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 180-Day Qualified Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 180-Day Qualified Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | 180 days after the effective date. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Iowa 90-Day Qualified Organization License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance. |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 90-Day Qualified Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - 90-Day Qualified Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | 90 days after the effective date. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Iowa Bingo at a Fair or Festival License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance. |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - Bingo at a Fair or Festival |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Iowa Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Initial Registration
| Notes: | Iowa charities must provide notice on the day they first enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. Notices must identify the organization, certify that the organization is a charity and that the annuities issued are qualified charitable gift annuities, include an IRS letter of determination, and be signed by an officer or director. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/17 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
Iowa Charitable Solicitation Registration
Not required
Charitable Solicitation Registration licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa.
- Out-of-state nonprofits may need to obtain a ceritificate of authority, appoint a local registered agent, register for taxes, and more, depending on the operations planned within Iowa borders.
- Professional fundraisers and charitable trusts must register with the Iowa Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
- Some Iowa counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.
Iowa Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
Not required
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa.
Iowa does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Iowa Fundraising Counsel Registration
Not required
Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa.
Iowa does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsels, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Iowa One-Year Qualified Organization License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance. |
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - One-Year Qualified Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - One-Year Qualified Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Iowa Professional Fundraiser Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division |
| Fact Checked: | 8/7/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Contract Filing
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Fact Checked: | 8/14/20 |
Iowa Two-Year Qualified Organization License
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - Two-Year Qualified Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Social and Charitable Gambling Unit |
| Form: | Charitable Gambling License Application - Two-Year Qualified Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Iowa Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
Not required
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa.
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 Iowa.
