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Charitable Solicitation Registration in West Virginia

West Virginia requires charities to file an annual registration statement with the Secretary of State's Charities Division. Fees and financial statement requirements depend on how much you raise.

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West Virginia requirements

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RegulatorWest Virginia Secretary of State, Charities Division
LawWest Virginia Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act (W. Va. Code ch. 29, art. 19)
When to registerBefore soliciting, and every year after that.
Initial filingForm CHR-1 (Registration of Charitable Organization) · State fee $15 – $50
Annual renewalForm CHR-1 (annual registration statement), due Every year by your registration's due date; extensions may be requested in writing

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in West Virginia?

Charities that intend to receive contributions from the public, government grants or private foundations in West Virginia, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Charities receiving less than $50,000 a year without professional fundraisers, accredited schools and their foundations, appeals for one named individual, nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes, member-only solicitations and churches exempt from Form 990 don't register.

State fees

Annual fee (by amount raised)

LevelState fee
Raised less than $1,000,000$15
Raised more than $1,000,000$50
Late filing+$25 per month

These are West Virginia'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

  • More than $200,000 but less than $500,000 (excluding government and private foundation grants): CPA financial review.
  • More than $500,000: balance sheet and financial statement audited by an independent CPA.
  • Organizations that file Form 990-N or aren't tax-exempt also file Form CFP (Computation of Fundraising Percentage).

FAQ

West Virginia registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in West Virginia?

Charities that intend to receive contributions from the public, government grants or private foundations in West Virginia, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting, and every year after that.

How much does West Virginia charitable registration cost?

State fees: Raised less than $1,000,000: $15; Raised more than $1,000,000: $50; Late filing: +$25 per month. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the West Virginia renewal due?

Form CHR-1 (annual registration statement) is due Every year by your registration's due date; extensions may be requested in writing.

Does West Virginia require audited financial statements?

More than $200,000 but less than $500,000 (excluding government and private foundation grants): CPA financial review. More than $500,000: balance sheet and financial statement audited by an independent CPA. Organizations that file Form 990-N or aren't tax-exempt also file Form CFP (Computation of Fundraising Percentage).

Sources

Official sources

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

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