State charitable solicitation disclosures

Why states require this

Most US states regulate charitable solicitation. Around forty jurisdictions require an organization to register before asking their residents for contributions, and around twenty-five require specific statutory language to appear on solicitation materials. The obligation is generally triggered by any page that displays an address for contributions, a telephone number for donations, or that processes gifts online.

Louisiana

USAW is chartered under the Louisiana Nonprofit Corporation Act with its principal office and registered agent in New Orleans, LA. Louisiana requires registration with the Attorney General where a charitable organization uses professional solicitors. USAW does not use professional solicitors.

An exemption in the state of incorporation does not extend to other states. Registration will be obtained in each state where USAW actively solicits before that solicitation begins.

Registrations held

None at present. As registrations are obtained, each state's registration number and its required disclosure text will be published in this section verbatim, in the form that state prescribes.

Federal tax status

USAW is organized for purposes described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It has not yet received an IRS determination letter, and accordingly does not describe contributions as tax-deductible.

When contributions are solicited, USAW will provide a contemporaneous written acknowledgment for every gift of $250 or more, and, for any gift over $75 where the donor receives goods or services in return, a statement of the fair market value of those benefits and of the portion of the payment that is deductible.

Donors outside the United States

Canada. Canada does not recognize United States charitable status. A receipt from a US 501(c)(3) organization is generally not deductible on a Canadian return. USAW will not represent otherwise, and is reviewing a Canadian entity or qualified-donee arrangement as part of Phase 2.

Other countries. Tax treatment depends on your own jurisdiction. Please take your own advice.

Use of funds outside the United States

Where USAW raises funds that support activity in Ghana or elsewhere, USAW retains discretion and control over the use of those funds, and applies documented due diligence and expenditure responsibility to any onward grant.

Contact

For any question about USAW's charitable registration status, contact info@usawomen.global, or see our governance and transparency page.