4.
A copy of all fundraising agreements, if one or more independent contractors or subcontractors solicit
charitable contributions on your organization’s behalf in Maryland. This should include all fundraising
agreements with Professional Solicitors and Fund-raising Counsel.
5.
Any changes to the registration or other documents, for example, change to name, address, telephone
number, articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.
A check or money order made payable to the “Secretary of State” in payment of the annual update of
6.
registration fee. This fee is based on the organization’s level of charitable contributions. See below chart.
Note: For purposes of determining the annual registration fee and the audit or review requirements,
charitable contributions are computed on each form as follows:
a.
IRS Form 990: add lines 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), 1(f), 8(a), 9(a) on Part VIII (page 9). If the organization
is a PTA, also add line 10(a).
b.
IRS Form 990-EZ: add lines 1, 6(a), 6(b) on page 1. If the organization is a PTA, also add line
7(a). If any of the money reported on line 1 of the 990-EZ was received from a government grant
or other government money, please notify us of that amount. A government grant or government
money is not a charitable contribution.
c.
COF-85: add lines 1, 6(a), 7(a) on page 1. If the organization is a PTA, also add 8(a)
Level of Charitable Contributions
Annual Registration Fee
Less Than $25,000 (see note below)*
$0
At least $25,000 but less than $50,0001
$50
At least $50,001 but less than $75,001
$75
At least $75,001 but less than $100,001
$100
At least $100,001 but less than $500,001
$200
$500,001 and above
$300
*A charitable organization that collects less than $25,000 in charitable contributions but uses the services of a
Professional Solicitor is required to pay an annual fee of $50.
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