Unified Registration Statement (URS) for Charitable Organizations (v. 4.01)
___ Initial registration ___ Renewal/Update
This URS covers the reporting year which ended (day/month/year)
Filer EIN
State
State ID
1. Organization’s legal name_______________________________________________________________________
If changed since prior filings, previous name used _________________________________________________
All other name(s) used______________________________________________________________________
2.
(A) Street address ____________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________________________________________________
County __________________________________________________________________________________
State ___________________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code ________________________________________________________________________________
(B) Mailing address (if different) __________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________________________________________________
County __________________________________________________________________________________
State ___________________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code ________________________________________________________________________________
3. Telephone number(s) __________________________________________________________________________
Fax number(s) ____________________________________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________________________________________
Web site ________________________________________________________________________________
4. Names, addresses (street & P.O.), telephone numbers of other offices/chapters/branches/affiliates (attach list).
5. Date incorporated _______________________________ State of incorporation ______________________________
Fiscal year end: day/month ________________________________________________________________________
6. If not incorporated, type of organization, state, and date established __________________________________________
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7. Has organization or any of its officers, directors, employees or fund raisers:
A. Been enjoined or otherwise prohibited by a government agency/court from soliciting? Yes ___ No ___
B. Had its registration denied or revoked? Yes ___ No ___
C. Been the subject of a proceeding regarding any solicitation or registration? Yes ___ No ___
D. Entered into a voluntary agreement of compliance with any government agency or in a case before a court or administrative agency?
Yes ___ No ___
E. Applied for registration or exemption from registration (but not yet completed or obtained)? Yes ___ No ___
F. Registered with or obtained exemption from any state or agency? Yes ___ No ___
G. Solicited funds in any state? Yes ___ No ___
If “yes” to 7A, B, C, D, E, attach explanation.
If “yes” to 7F & G, attach list of states where registered, exempted, or where it solicited, including registering agency, dates of registration, registration numbers, any other names under which the organization was/is registered, and the dates and type (mail, telephone, door to door, special events, etc.) of the solicitation conducted.
8. Has the organization applied for or been granted IRS tax exempt status? Yes ___ No ___
If yes, date of application OR date of determination letter .
If granted, exempt under 501(c) . Are contributions to the organization tax deductible? Yes ___ No ___
9. Has tax exempt status ever been denied, revoked, or modified? Yes ___ No ___
10. Indicate all methods of solicitations:
Mail ___ Telephone ___ Personal Contact ___ Radio/TV Appeals ___
Special Events ___ Newspaper/Magazine Ads ___ Other(s) ___ (specify)
11. List the NTEE code(s) that best describes your organization , ,
12. Describe the purposes and programs of the organization and those for which funds are solicited (attach separate sheet if necessary).
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13. List the names, titles, addresses, (street & P.O.), and telephone numbers of officers, directors, trustees, and the principal salaried executives of organization (attach separate sheet).
14.
(A) (1) Are any of the organization’s officers, directors, trustees or employees related by blood, marriage, or adoption to:
(i) any other officer, director, trustee or employee OR
(ii) any officer, agent, or employee of any fundraising professional firm under contract to the organization OR
(iii) any officer, agent, or employee of a supplier or vendor firm providing goods or services to the organization?
Yes ___ No ___
(2) Does the organization or any of its officers, directors, employees, or anyone holding a financial interest in the organization have a financial interest in a business described in (ii) or (iii) above OR serve as an officer, director, partner or employee of a business described in (ii) or (iii) above? Yes ___ No ___
(If yes to any part of 14A, attach sheet which specifies the relationship and provides the names, businesses, and addresses of the related parties). Yes ___ No ___(B) Have any of the organization's officers, directors, or principal executives been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? (If yes, attach a complete explanation.) Yes ___ No ___
15. Attach separate sheet listing names and addresses (street & P.O.) for all below:
Individual(s) responsible for custody of funds.
Individual(s) responsible for distribution of funds.
Individual(s) responsible for fund raising.
Individual(s) responsible for custody of financial records.
Individual(s) authorized to sign checks.
Bank(s) in which registrant’s funds are deposited (include account number and bank phone number).
16. Name, address (street & P.O.), and telephone number of accountant/auditor.
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
City State
Zip Code Telephone ______________________
Method of accounting ___________________________________________________________________________
17. Name, address (street & P.O.), and telephone number of person authorized to receive service of process. This is a state-specific item. See instructions.
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
City State
Zip Code Telephone ______________________
18.
(A) Does the organization receive financial support from other nonprofit organizations (foundations, public charities, combined campaigns, etc.)? Yes ___ No ___
(B) Does the organization share revenue or governance with any other non-profit organization? Yes ___ No ___
(C) Does any other person or organization own a 10% or greater interest in your organization OR does your organization own a 10% or greater interest in any other organization? Yes ___ No ___
(If “yes” to A, B or C, attach an explanation including name of person or organization, address, relationship to your organization, and type of organization.)
19. Does the organization use volunteers to solicit directly? Yes ___ No ___
Does the organization use professionals to solicit directly? Yes ___ No ___
20. If your organization contracts with or otherwise engages the services of any outside fundraising professional (such as a “professional fundraiser,” “paid solicitor,” “fund raising counsel,” or “commercial co-venturer”), attach list including their names, addresses (street & P.O.), telephone numbers, and location of offices used by them to perform work on behalf of your organization. Each entry must include a simple statement of services provided, description of compensation arrangement, dates of contract, date of campaign/event, whether the professional solicits on your behalf, and whether the professional at any time has custody or control of donations.
21. Amount paid to PFR/PS/FRC during previous year: $
22. For the most recent fiscal year, please provide the following:
(A) Total contributions: $
(B) Program service expenses: $
(C) Management & general expenses: $
(D) Fundraising expenses: $
(E) Total Expenses: $
(F) Fundraising expenses as a percentage of funds raised: %
(G) Fundraising expenses plus management and general expenses as a percentage of funds raised: %
(H) Program services as a percentage of total expenses: %
Under penalty of perjury, we certify that the above information and the information contained in any attachments or supplement is true, correct, and complete.
Sworn to before me on (or signed on) , 20
Notary public (if required)
Name (printed)
Name (signature)
Title (printed)
Name (printed)
Name (signature)
Title (printed)
Consult the state-by-state appendix to the URS to determine whether supporting documents, supplementary state forms or fees must accompany this form. Before submitting your registration, make sure you have attached or included everything required by each state to the respective copy of the URS.
Attachments may be prepared as one continuous document or as separate pages for each item requiring elaboration. In either case, please number the response to correspond with the URS item number.
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