Nonprofit Law Resource Library
State-By-State Annual Compliance - Mississippi
Annual Filings for Mississippi Nonprofit Organizations
Mississippi Secretary of State
Form: Unified Registration Statement (renewal)
Mississippi Secretary of State
Due Date: On or before the anniversary date of the date of the Certificate of Registration
Charities Registration
Jackson, MS 39205-0136 Information: (888) 236-6167
Forms: (800) 829-3676
Web Site: www.sos.state.ms.us/busserv/
Filing Fee: $50Notes: 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)Internal Revenue Service
Form: Annual Return Form 990
Internal Revenue Service
Due Date: 4 ½ months after end of fiscal year
Ogden, UT 84201-0027 Information: (800) 829-1040
Forms: (800) 829-3676
Web Site: www.irs.gov/charities
Filing Fee: $0Public 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.
