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State-By-State Annual Compliance - Mississippi

Annual Filings for Mississippi Nonprofit Organizations

  1. Mississippi Secretary of State

    Form: Unified Registration Statement (renewal)
    Due Date: On or before the anniversary date of the date of the Certificate of Registration

    Mississippi Secretary of State
    Charities Registration
    Jackson, MS 39205-0136
    Information: (888) 236-6167
    Forms: (800) 829-3676
    Web Site: www.sos.state.ms.us/busserv/
    Filing Fee: $50
    Notes: If contributions <$100,000, include financial statement with form.
    If contributions > $100,000 or if the organization employs a professional fundraiser, include an audited financial statement with form.

    Organizations receiving less than $4,000 in contributions during any 12 month period ending June 30 are exempt from filing. Certain other nonprofit organizations are exempt from this filing (such as certain educational institutions, nationally accredited institutions, certain fraternal organizations, etc.) For a comprehensive listing of exemptions, as well as more comprehensive information on charitable contribution regulation in Mississippi, refer to the Secretary of State's publication, Regulation of Charitable Solicitations, or the Registration Checklist)
  2. Internal Revenue Service

    Form: Annual Return Form 990
    Due Date: 4 ½ months after end of fiscal year

    Internal Revenue Service
    Ogden, UT 84201-0027
    Information: (800) 829-1040
    Forms: (800) 829-3676
    Web Site: www.irs.gov/charities
    Filing Fee: $0
    Public Charities: Please note that, along with the new Form 990, the IRS has instituted a "phase-in" period to allow organizations time to adjust to the new form. For a detailed "phase-in" chart, please refer to the IRS website to determine which form to file (Form 990, Form 990-EZ or Form 990-N).

    Private Foundations: Submit Form 990PF, regardless of revenues.

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