What organizations are excluded from the definition of charitable organization?
(i) a bona fide religious organization or group affiliated with and forming an integral part of the religious organization where no part of the net income inures to the direct benefit of an individual and its conduct is supported primarily by government grants or contracts, funds solicited from its own membership, congregation, or previous donors, or fees charged for services rendered in furtherance of its tax-exempt purpose; or (ii) a candidate for national, state, or local office or a political party or other group required to file information with the Federal Election Commission or State Election Commission. Who must register as a charitable organization? All charitable organizations that solicit contributions or have contributions solicited on their behalf must register with the Secretary of States Office prior to any solicitation activity unless they fall under one of the statutory exemptions from registration. What are the statutory exemptions from registration? (A) The following
