Maryland Fundraising Licensing

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Maryland 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. To qualify organizations must have been in existence as a 501(c)(3) for at least 10 years and must maintain a separate fund reserve fund for annuity funds.

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Annually within 90 days of the charity's fiscal year end.

There is no renewal form, but charities should submit the required statements and audit to renew their permit.

• A volunteer organization of firefighters or rescue or ambulance personnel for its ambulance, fire fighting, or rescue operations

Charitable organizations that do not use a professional solicitor and either:

• solicit charitable contributions for a named individual and the gross amount is delivered to the individual;
• are a religious organization, a parent organization of a religious organization, or a school affiliated with a religious organization and have in effect a declaration of tax-exempt status from the government of the United States;
• solicit charitable contributions only from their members (including accredited educational institutions that limit solicitations to students, former students, parents of a student or former student, present or former board members, and staff members); or
• only receive contributions from for-profit corporations and organizations determined to be private foundations by the government of the United States

Additionally, the Secretary of State may exempt from the requirement of a registration statement or annual report a charitable organization that:

• is organized under the laws of another state that has a statute substantially similar to this title;
• has been exempted from the submission of a registration statement by that other state;
• has its principal place of business outside of Maryland; and
• gets its money principally from sources outside of Maryland.

Maryland Ann. Code, Business Regulation Article, § 6-102 and Maryland Ann. Code, Business Regulation Article, § 6-413

There is no registration requirement, but charities must submit a letter to the Secretary of State stating their claim of an exemption.

Charities that received less than $25,000 in contributions during their most recent fiscal year

Exempt Organization Fundraising Notice

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Charities that received less than $25,000 in contributions during their most recent fiscal year

Exempt Organization Fundraising Notice (Renewal)

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Annually within 8 months after fiscal year end.

URS or Form COR-92: Charity Registration

Mail

$0-300, depending on charitable contributions

• Make sure to include all required attachments
• The nonprofit's president, chairman, or principal office must sign. The signature need not be notarized.
• Upon approval, you will receive a Certificate of Solicitation.
• Some Maryland counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.

Maryland Annual Update of Registration. The URS is not accepted.

Mail

$0-300, depending on charitable contributions

Due annually 6 months after the close of your organization's fiscal year. So if your fiscal year ends December 31, then renewal is due June 30.

There is a late fee of $25 for each month that passes after the due date.

• Make sure to include all required attachments, including annual financial report

Maryland Annual Update of Registration

Varies

Fiscal year can be changed during the standard renewal process.