STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 1 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) MAIL TO: Office of the Attorney General Registry of Charitable Trusts INITIAL P.O. Box 903447 Sacramento, CA 94203-4470 REGISTRATION FORM STREET ADDRESS: 1300 I Street STATE OF CALIFORNIA Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 210-6400 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE ADDRESS: REGISTRY OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS www.oag.ca.gov/charities (Government Code Sections 12580-12599.7) (For Registry Use Only) Part A - Identification of Organization Name of Organization: Mailing Address: Telephone number: City: E-mail address: State: Fax number: ZIP Code: Website: Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): Corporation or Organization Number: Part B - Registration Fee A $25 REGISTRATION FEE must accompany this registration form. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Part C - List of Trustees or Directors and Officers Names and addresses of ALL trustees or directors and officers (attach a list if necessary): Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Name: Position: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Part D - Organization Activities Describe the primary activity of the organization (a copy of the material submitted with the application for federal or state tax exemption will normally provide this information). If the organization is based outside California, comment fully on the extent of activities in California and how the California activities relate to total activities. In addition, list all funds, property, and other assets held or expected to be held in California. Attach additional sheets if necessary. |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 2 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) Part E - Assets and Accounting Period If assets (funds, property, etc.) have been received, enter the date first received. Registration with the Attorney General is required within thirty days of receipt of assets. Date assets first received in/from California: What annual accounting period has the organization adopted? Fiscal Year Ending (Month/Day): Part F - Founding Documents Attach the organization's founding documents as follows: A) Corporations - a copy of the endorsed / certified articles of incorporation and all amendments and current bylaws. If incorporated outside California, enter the date the corporation qualified through the California Secretary of State's Office to conduct activities in California. B) Associations - a copy of the instrument creating the organization (bylaws, constitution, and/or articles of association / organization). C) Trusts - a copy of the trust instrument or will and decree of final distribution. D) Trustees for charitable purposes - a statement describing operations and charitable purpose. Part G - Federal Tax Exempt Status Has the organization applied for or been granted IRS tax-exempt status? Yes No Date of application for Federal tax exemption: Date of exemption letter: Exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) ( ) If known, are contributions to the organization tax-deductible? Yes No Attach a copy of the Application for Recognition of Exemption (IRS Form 1023 or 1024) and the determination letter issued by the IRS. Part H - Fundraising Professionals Does the organization contract with or otherwise engage the services of any commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes, fundraising counsel, or commercial coventurer (as defined in Government Code sections 12599-12599.2)? If yes, provide the name(s), address(es), telephone number(s), and registration number(s) assigned by the Registry of Charitable Trusts of the provider(s). Attach additional sheets if necessary. Commercial Fundraiser ( # ) Fundraising Counsel ( # ) Commercial Coventurer ( # ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Commercial Fundraiser ( # ) Fundraising Counsel ( # ) Commercial Coventurer ( # ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Commercial Fundraiser ( # ) Fundraising Counsel ( # ) Commercial Coventurer ( # ) Name: Telephone Number: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 3 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) Part I - Please respond to the following list of questions and provide supplemental information if applicable. 1. List all DBAs and names of the organization uses or has used. 2. List all states in which you solicit charitable donations or have registered to do so, or in which you are exempt from registration but operate. 3. Is the organization under common control, does it have a close connection with, or is it related to, any other nonprofit or for-profit organization or trust? If yes, identify by name, address, and telephone. 4. Has the organization's IRS tax-exempt status ever been denied, revoked, or modified? If yes, please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. 5. Has the organization's tax-exempt status ever been suspended or revoked by the Franchise Tax Board? If yes, please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. 6. Has the organization's corporation status ever been suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State? If yes, please explain circumstances on a separate sheet. 7. Are any officers, directors, trustees, or employees related by blood, marriage or adoption? If yes, identify by name, title and relationship. 8. Has the organization or any of its officers, directors, or trustees been the subject of a court or administrative proceeding in any state regarding any solicitation or registration? If yes, please explain on a separate sheet. 9. Have any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees been convicted of any crime involving the misuse or misappropriation of funds, or any crime involving deception in the operation of a charity? If yes, identify by name and title. Please note that the Form CT-1 is a public document which will be posted on the Registry's website. If you wish to maintain the confidentiality of any attachment to the Form CT-1, you must request that the attachment not be maintained in the Public File. Part J - Signature I declare under penalty of perjury that I have examined this registration form, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the form and each document are true, correct, and complete, and I am authorized to sign. Signature Title Date The organization will be required to file financial reports annually on Form RRF-1 (Annual Registration/Renewal Fee Report) no later than four months and fifteen days after the end of the organization's accounting period. Organizations with $50,000 or more in total revenue are also required to file the applicable IRS Form 990, with all attachments and schedules, as filed with the IRS. Organizations with less than $50,000 in total revenue are generally required to file Form CT-TR-1. All Registry forms can be found on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. For additional information, please refer to the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act (Government Code sections 12580-12599.8) and the Administrative Rules and Regulations pursuant to the Act (California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Sections 300-312.1), and other resources available on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. Additional information is available on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. You may also call the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts at (916) 210-6400 or fax at (916) 444-3651 or contact the Registry via email at Registration@doj.ca.gov. |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 PAGE 4 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) Office of the Attorney General Registry of Charitable Trusts Privacy Notice As Required by Civil Code § 1798.17 Collection and Use of Personal Information. The Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts (Registry), a part of the Public Rights Division, collects the information requested on this form as authorized by the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act (Gov. Code § 12580 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant to the Act (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 11, §§ 300-316). The Registry uses the information in the administration and enforcement of the Act, including to register, renew, or update your organization's registration or to prepare reports pursuant to the Act. The Attorney General may also use the information for additional purposes, including in support of investigations and law enforcement actions, providing public access to information as required by the Act (Gov. Code §§ 12587, 12587.1, 12590), and making referrals to other law enforcement agencies. Any personal information collected by state agencies is subject to the limitations in the Information Practices Act and state policy. The Department of Justice's general privacy policy is available at www.oag.ca.gov/ privacy-policy. Providing Personal Information. All the personal information requested in the form must be provided. An incomplete submission may result in the Registry not accepting the form, and cause your organization to be out of compliance with legal requirements to operate in California. Access to Your Information. The completed form is a public filing that will be made available on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities pursuant to the public access requirements of the Act. You may review the records maintained by the Registry that contain your personal information, as permitted by the Information Practices Act. See below for contact information. Possible Disclosure of Personal Information. In order to process the applicable registration, renewal, registration update, application, or report, we may need to share the information on this form with other government agencies. We may also share the information to further an investigation, including an investigation by other government or law enforcement agencies. In addition, the information is available and searchable on the Attorney General's website. The information provided may also be disclosed in the following circumstances: ·With other persons or agencies where necessary to perform their legal duties, and their use of your information is compatible and complies with state law, such as for investigations or for licensing, certification, or regulatory purposes; ·To another government agency consistent with state or federal law. Contact Information. For questions about this notice or access to your records, contact the Registrar of Charitable Trusts, 1300 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 at rct@doj.ca.gov or (916) 210-6400. |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 Instructions Page 5 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) MAIL TO: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING Registry of Charitable Trusts P.O. Box 903447 INITIAL REGISTRATION FORM (CT-1) Sacramento, CA 94203-4470 ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA (916) 210-6400 REGISTRY OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS (Government Code Sections 12580-12599.8) WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.oag.ca.gov/charities WHO MUST FILE THE INITIAL REGISTRATION FORM CT-1? Unincorporated organizations are assigned an organization number by the Franchise Tax Board upon application for California tax Every charitable corporation, unincorporated association and exemption. For unincorporated organization numberinformation, visit trustee holding assets for charitable purposes or doing business in www.ftb.ca.gov. California, unless exempt, is required to register with the Attorney General within thirty days after receipt of assets (cash or other Part B forms of property). A registration fee of $25 must accompany this registration form. The registration fee must be paid by check or money order, payable to The initial registration requirement also applies to foreign charitable “Department of Justice.” organizations (organizations formed under the laws of other states) doing business or holding property in California. Doing business in Part C California includes soliciting donations in California by phone, mail, List the names and mailing addresses for all officers, directors, and email, advertisements, or any other means from outside of trustees - Include the position or title (e.g., President, Vice President, California. Other examples include engaging in any of the following Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee). activities in California: holding meetings of the board of directors or corporate members here, maintaining an office here, having officers Part D or employees who perform work here, and/or conducting charitable Describe the organization's primary activity - Describe the charitable programs in California. purpose or mission of the organization in detail. (A copy of the material submitted with the application for federal or state tax CLAIMING EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION exemption will normally provide this information). If the organization is claiming exemption as a hospital, educational institution, religious or mutual benefit corporation, you must submit If the organization is based outside California, comment fully on the the following: extent of activities in California and how the California activities relate · Founding documents, such as certified Articles of Incorporation, to total activities. In addition, list all funds, property, and other assets Articles of Association, Bylaws, or Trust Instrument (include any held or expected to be held in California. Attach additional sheets if amendments); necessary. · IRS Determination letter (if applicable); and · IRS Form 1023 or 1024, application for tax exemption (if Part E applicable). If assets (funds, property, etc.) have been received, enter the date · Mutual benefit organizations should also include a detailed first received - Date assets first received in/from California include - description of the organization's funding activities. (i.e., does · Holding property and having bank accounts in California the organization solicit/receive contributions from the public · Soliciting and receiving contributions (from California residents, and/or receive government grants in California to be used for foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies). charitable purposes or is the organization only funded by Soliciting includes direct requests for charitable contributions, members). such as by phone, mail, email, advertisement, or grant requests. LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM CT-1 What annual accounting period has the organization adopted? - Enter the month in which the annual accounting period ends. For Part A example, if the annual accounting period ends December 31, enter Name of Organization - Insert the legal name as stated in the 12/31. If the annual accounting period ends June 30, enter 6/30. organization's organizing instrument (i.e., articles of incorporation, This information is usually found in the organization's bylaws, or articles of association, or trust instrument). other documents, such as the IRS Determination letter (if applicable), or the IRS Form 1023 or 1024 application for tax-exempt status (if Official Mailing Address and Contact Information for Organization - applicable). Insert the mailing address of the organization. Insert the contact information of the organization. Part F Attach the organization's founding documents - Organization's website - If the organization has a website, insert the A) Corporations - a copy of the articles of incorporation endorsed by complete website address. the Secretary of State of California. They will include the corporate number and date of incorporation. Include any certified Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) - All organizations amendments and the current bylaws. must apply for a FEIN from the Internal Revenue Service, including organizations that have a group exemption or file group returns. If incorporated outside California, enter the date the corporation qualified through the California Secretary of State's Office to conduct Corporation or Organization Number - All California and foreign activities in California. Also include the certified articles of corporations that have qualified to do business in California are incorporation (and any amendments) that are stamped / fully assigned a corporation number by the California Secretary of State. executed by the state of domicile. For corporatenumber information, visit www.sos.ca.gov/business- programs/business-entities. |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 Instructions Page 6 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) B) Associations - a copy of the instrument creating the Part I organization (e.g., bylaws, constitution, and/or articles of Answer each question and provide supplemental information if association, articles of organization). applicable. Question 3. C) Trusts - a copy of the trust instrument or will and decree of final “Common control” means you and one or more other organizations distribution. Include any amendments. or trusts have: (1) a majority of directors, officers, or trustees appointed or elected by the same organization(s) or individuals, (2) a D) Trustees for charitable purposes - a statement describing majority of directors, officers, or trustees consisting of the same operations and charitable purposes. individuals. Common control also occurs when you and one or more organizations have a majority ownership interest in a corporation, Part G partnership, or trust. “Ownership” means voting power in a Federal Tax Exempt Status (if applicable) corporation, profits interest in a partnership, or beneficial interest in a · Has the organization applied for or been granted IRS tax- trust. exempt status? Check “Yes” or “No”. “Close connection” means any of the following relationships between organizations: (1) control of one organization by another through · Date of application for Federal tax exemption: Enter the date common directors, officers, or trustees or through authority to when the organization submitted IRS Form 1023 / 1024 to the approve budgets or expenditures; (2) coordination or sharing of IRS. operations as to facilities, programs, employees, or other activities; or (3) common persons exercising substantial influence over the · Date of exemption letter: Enter the date on the tax exemption organizations. determination letter the organization received from the IRS. “Related to” an organization means to control or be controlled by an organization. “Control” means (1) to have the power (by the · Exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c): Enter the organization or through one or more officers, directors, trustees or applicable Internal Revenue Code section number, e.g., agents) to remove and replace (or to appoint, elect, or approve or section 501(c)(3). veto the appointment or election of) the majority of another organization's directors or trustees, or a majority of members who · If known, are contributions to the organization tax-deductible? elect a majority of another organization's directors or trustees; (2) to Check “Yes” or “No.” own more than 50% of a stock corporation; (3) to own more than 50% of the profits or capital interests or is managing partner, general · Attach a copy of the Application for Recognition of Exemption partner, or managing member of a partnership or LLC; or (4) to own (IRS Form 1023 / 1024) and the determination letter issued by more than 50% of the beneficial interest in a trust. the IRS to the organization. Part J Part H Signature, Title, and Date - I declare under penalty of perjury that I Commercial Fundraiser, Fundraising Counsel, Commercial have examined this registration form, including accompanying Coventurer - Does the organization contract with or otherwise documents, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the form and engage the services of any commercial fundraiser for charitable each document are true, correct, and complete. purposes, fundraising counsel, or commercial coventurer (as defined in Government Code section 12599-12599.2)? If yes, · Must be signed by the organization's president or chief executive provide the name(s), address(es), telephone number(s), and officer, treasurer or chief financial officer, (if a trust or registration number assigned by the Registry of Charitable Trusts unincorporated association) authorized trustee, or authorized of the provider(s): agent. · Commercial Fundraiser - Any individual, corporation, or other legal entity who (for compensation) solicits funds, assets, or · Include the date that Form CT-1 was signed by the property in California for charitable purposes. (See organization's president, chief executive officer, treasurer or chief Government Code section 12599 for complete definition). financial officer, or (if a trust or unincorporated association) authorized trustee. · Fundraising Counsel - Any person who (for compensation) plans, manages, advises, counsels, consults, or prepares · Signatures do not need to be original inked signature. Copies or material for, or with respect to, the solicitation in this state of electronic signatures are acceptable. funds, assets or property for charitable purposes. (See Government Code section 12599.1 for complete definition.) · Commercial Coventurer - Any person who, for profit, is regularly and primarily engaged in trade or commerce other than in connection with the raising of funds, assets, or property for charitable organizations or charitable purposes, and who represents to the public that the purchase or use of any goods, services, entertainment, or any other thing of value will benefit a charitable organization or will be used for a charitable purpose. (See Government Code Section 12599.2 for complete definition.) |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CT-1 Instructions Page 7 of 7 (Orig. 09/2017) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Please note that the Form CT-1 is a public document which will be posted on the Registry's website. If you wish to maintain the confidentiality of any attachment to the Form CT-1, you must request that the attachment not be maintained in the Public File. The organization will be required to file financial reports annually on Form RRF-1 (Annual Registration/Renewal Fee Report) within four months and fifteen days after the end of the organization's accounting period. Organizations with $50,000 or more in total revenue are also required to file the applicable IRS Form 990, with all attachments and schedules, as filed with the IRS. Organizations with less than $50,000 in total revenue are generally required to file Form CT-TR-1. All Registry forms can be found on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. For additional information, please refer to the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act (Government Code sections 12580-12599.8) and the Administrative Rules and Regulations pursuant to the Act (California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Sections 300-312.1), and other resources available on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. Additional information is available on the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov/charities. You may also call the Attorney General's Registry of CharitableTrusts at (916) 210-6400, fax at (916) 444-3651, or contact the Registry via email at Registration@doj.ca.gov. |