State filing requirements for Maine.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS?MainPage=x |
| Fee: | $40 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS?MainPage=x |
| Link: |
Annual Report Online https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/aro/index.pl |
| Due: | Annually, June 1st |
| Fee: | $35.00 |
Charity registration
Filing exemption available!
Initial form
Renewal form
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $35,000.00
If you ever exceed $35,000, you must file the initial application within 30 days. Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: | |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
Charitable Organization Application https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/CHA-org-app.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
Required attachments:
|
|
| Link: |
Annual Fundraising Activity Report https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/CHA-org-afar.pdf |
| Due: | By November 30; The state will send a renewal application approximately 60 days before your renewal. Complete the renewal application and the Annual Fundraising Activity Report (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
|
|
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Not required for Maine.
| More: | http://www.maine.gov/revenue/salesuse/exemptions/exemptions.html |
Tax department
Not required for Maine.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Rule: | Raffle receipts of less than $2,500.00 |
| Link: | https://www.maine.gov/dps/GambBoard/nonprofit-gaming.html |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $15.00-700.00 |
Get the book!
PBUSA's founder, Sandra Pfau Englund's book, School Fundraising: So Much More than Cookie Dough, has been called the "booster club bible" by many school volunteers who have it on hand for all their meetings. Get your copy of the book today.
Buy on Amazon
Or ask your local book store to order a copy.