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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires charities that solicit residents to register with the Department of State and renew every year. Fees and financial statement requirements scale with contributions.

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Pennsylvania requirements

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RegulatorPennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
LawSolicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act (10 P.S. § 162.1 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Pennsylvania.
Initial filingForm BCO-10 (Charitable Organization Registration Statement) · State fee $15 – $250
Annual renewalForm BCO-10 (annual renewal), due 15th day of the 11th month after your fiscal year ends

Information verified October 2026 from official Pennsylvania sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Pennsylvania?

Organizations that solicit charitable contributions from Pennsylvania residents, unless excluded or exempt.

Exemptions: Organizations that receive $25,000 or less a year and don't use paid fundraisers may qualify for an exclusion, and some institution types (such as hospitals and PTAs) are exempt. Exclusions and exemptions are claimed through the Department.

State fees

Registration fee (by gross annual contributions)

LevelState fee
$25,000 or less$15
$25,001 – $99,999$100
$100,000 – $499,999$150
$500,000 or more$250

These are Pennsylvania's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • Less than $100,000: internally prepared, compiled, reviewed or audited statements.
  • $100,000 – $249,999: compiled, reviewed or audited.
  • $250,000 – $749,999: reviewed or audited.
  • $750,000 or more: audited.

FAQ

Pennsylvania registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Pennsylvania?

Organizations that solicit charitable contributions from Pennsylvania residents, unless excluded or exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Pennsylvania.

How much does Pennsylvania charitable registration cost?

State fees: $25,000 or less: $15; $25,001 – $99,999: $100; $100,000 – $499,999: $150; $500,000 or more: $250. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Pennsylvania renewal due?

Form BCO-10 (annual renewal) is due 15th day of the 11th month after your fiscal year ends.

Does Pennsylvania require audited financial statements?

Less than $100,000: internally prepared, compiled, reviewed or audited statements. $100,000 – $249,999: compiled, reviewed or audited. $250,000 – $749,999: reviewed or audited. $750,000 or more: audited.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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