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The Michigan CTS-02 form is essential for charitable organizations seeking to renew their solicitation registration. However, several other forms and documents are often required in conjunction with this renewal process. Each document plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Michigan's Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act. Below is a list of these documents, along with a brief description of their purpose.
- Form CTS-01: This form is used by charitable organizations that are filing for the first time to solicit in Michigan. It collects essential information about the organization and its intended activities.
- Form CTS-03: Organizations that believe they qualify for an exemption from registration must submit this form. It outlines the criteria for exemption and allows organizations to formally request it.
- Form CTS-10: The Campaign Financial Statement must be submitted by professional fundraisers conducting campaigns on behalf of the organization. It details the financial activities and is due within 90 days after the campaign concludes.
- IRS Form 990: Charitable organizations are required to provide a copy of their IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF, which outlines their financial status and activities for the fiscal year. This form is critical for transparency and accountability.
- Georgia WC-14 Form: This form is essential for notifying the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation about workplace injury claims. For more information, visit Forms Georgia.
- Audited Financial Statements: If available, organizations must submit audited or reviewed financial statements. These documents provide an independent assessment of the organization’s financial health and compliance with accounting principles.
- PFR Contract: Organizations must provide copies of contracts with professional fundraisers (PFRs) within 10 days of signing. This ensures that all fundraising activities are documented and compliant with state regulations.
- Verification of PFR License: Organizations must verify that any PFR they engage is currently licensed in Michigan. This protects the organization from potential legal issues related to unlicensed fundraising activities.
- Additional Documentation: Any changes to the organization’s bylaws, IRS status, or charitable purposes since the last registration must be documented and submitted. This ensures that the state has the most current information about the organization.
By understanding and preparing these accompanying documents, organizations can streamline their renewal process and maintain compliance with Michigan’s regulations. Each form serves a specific purpose, contributing to the overall transparency and accountability of charitable solicitations in the state.
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CTS - 02
AUTHORITY: MCL 400.271 et seq.
PENALTY: civil, criminal
State of Michigan Department of Attorney General
RENEWAL SOLICITATION FORM
Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (COSA)
Who should file this form?
Charitable organizations:
•Renewing their solicitation registration;
•Whose prior solicitation registration has expired. If your registration has expired, provide copies of any changes to your organizing documents, bylaws, IRS status, or charitable purposes since your previous submission.
Who should not file this form?
•Charitable organizations filing for the first time to solicit in Michigan. Instead, use Form CTS- 01;
•Organizations exempt from registration. See Form
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extensions – Your solicitation registration will expire 7 months after the close of your fiscal year (financial accounting period). Your renewal form is due 30 days before the expiration of your registration. If you need an extension of time to file the Renewal Solicitation Form, it must be requested in writing before your registration expires. Your registration expiration date will be extended for 5 additional months.
Use of file number – The organization has been assigned a file number that must be used on correspondence and forms sent to this office. Your file number will be printed on the registration.
Fees – There is currently no fee to register to solicit in Michigan.
Filing the renewal form – You may renew your registration by email, efiling, fax, or by mail. For
faster processing, use email or efiling.
Email - Put the AG file number and legal name in the email subject line. The Form and
all required documents should be attached in PDF form.
Efile – On the Attorney General’s website, http://www.michigan.gov/agcharity, scroll down to the link for How to
Mail - Send the Renewal Solicitation Form to:
Department of Attorney General Charitable Trust Section
PO Box 30214 Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: (517)
Fax: (517)
Email: ct_email@michigan.gov
For additional information, visit our website at www.michigan.gov/agcharity.
Verify that we have received your filing
Search for the organization at www.michigan.gov/AGCharitySearch. The search results will state, “Application/registration pending.”
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid delays and unnecessary correspondence, answer all questions completely.
Name – Enter the organization's exact legal name on the renewal form. This will be the same name as is currently on the articles of incorporation or other organizing document. If you use any names other than the legal name, enter each name on the solicitation form in the space All other names under which you intend to solicit.
Item 2. If your charitable purposes or activities have changed since submitting your last registration form, summarize in 50 words or less the organization's current charitable purposes. This summary will be added to our database and our searchable website. Do not simply quote or refer to the articles of incorporation or provide the standard IRS 501(c)(3) language.
Item 3. A Michigan resident agent must be named for the acceptance of process issued by any court. The renewal form will not be processed without this information. You must provide a street address, not a P.O. box. The organization cannot name itself, the Michigan Attorney General, or the
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Michigan Secretary of State as its resident agent. You may designate a private individual residing in Michigan. If you need information on companies that will act as resident agent for a fee, you may wish to do your own internet research. Our office does not provide lists of such companies.
Item 9. The engagement and compensation of all professional fundraisers providing services on Michigan campaigns must be reported in the
schedule.
A professional fundraiser (PFR) is anyone who “plans, conducts, manages, or carries on a drive or
campaign of soliciting contributions for or on behalf of a charitable organization.” A consultant that only has consulting contracts does not have to be licensed as a professional fundraiser. Y ou do not have to report consulting contracts. E mployees of
a charitable organization are PFRs if they are
paid wholly or in part by commissions – including bonuses – based on funds raised.
If you are unsure if the services provided by a person or firm you contracted with are such that a PFR license is required, provide a copy of the contract with your renewal form and request to have the contract reviewed. You will be notified if you must complete Part II and if the contractor should be licensed as a PFR.
Verification of license of PFR - Michigan law requires that you verify that any PFR with which you contract for fundraising in Michigan is currently licensed with this office.
PFR Contract - You are required to provide copies of contracts with PFRs within 10 days of signing a new contract or extending an existing contract.
Campaign Financial Statement -
Campaign Financial Statements, Form
PFR Chart on Renewal Form-
Sum of all payments to / retained by PFR during the year reported – Include all fees, reimbursements, or other payments to the PFR that were related to the campaign or activity conducted by the PFR for the organization. Any monies that were retained by the professional fundraiser before remitting the proceeds of a campaign or activity to the charity must also be
included here. If the PFR listed was engaged after the close of the fiscal year reported in Item 10, enter "N/A" in this column.
Consultants - To qualify as a consultant, all of the following conditions must be met:
•the PFR is usually retained by a charitable or religious organization for a fixed fee or rate that is not computed on the basis of funds raised or to be raised;
•the PFR does not solicit funds, assets or property, but only plans, advises, consults, or prepares materials for a solicitation or fundraising event in Michigan;
•the PFR does not receive or control funds, assets, or property solicited in Michigan; and
•the PFR does not employ, procure, or engage any compensated person to solicit, receive, or control funds, assets, or property.
Item 10. An organization registering to solicit must provide a financial statement for its most recently completed fiscal year. If an organization files Form 990,
The IRS return must be prepared in accordance with IRS instructions. If you do not follow the instructions, we may question the return even if the IRS does not. All applicable schedules and attachments required by the IRS form or instructions must be submitted. However, if you file Form 990 or
Organizations that file Form
Item 11. - Briefly describe the organization's activities or accomplishments during the fiscal period. Provide a sheet if additional space is needed. Do not simply restate the organization's charitable purpose.
Item 12. – Complete all lines. You must enter the end date of the accounting period. Do not leave any lines blank. Enter "0" if applicable.
On line D, enter all costs related to conducting the charitable activities and accomplishments discussed in Item 11.
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Item 13. Audited or reviewed financial statements requirement - If audited financial statements have been prepared for the year being reported, provide a copy with the renewal form. It is not necessary to complete the schedule.
For all others, complete the schedule to calculate if audited or reviewed financial statements will be required. Total support may be reduced by the amount of governmental grants received during the year.
Audited financial statements must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
If audited or reviewed financial statements are required, but they have not been prepared:
•You may request a
•If the required financial statements are in the process of being prepared or you have already engaged an auditor to perform the necessary review or audit, provide a letter requesting a conditional registration. In your letter, state when you expect the financial statements to be available. Also, provide a copy of the signed engagement letter agreement with the audit firm. The solicitation registration will
include the condition that the required financial statements are to be provided by a specified date.
•The financial statements requirement may be suspended for food banks and similar organizations whose contributions are substantially
typically converted to cash. Provide your suspension request, with the reason for the request, with the registration form. This must be done each year when applicable.
Item 14. Select YES and provide the information requested on the form if you are a parent organization that directly supervises and controls a local, county, or area division or chapter that is also a separate legal entity.
Unless previously submitted, you MUST provide:
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appropriate documentation to show that you directly supervise and control the
•chapter;
names and addresses of each chapter to
•be included in your registration; and separate financial statements for each chapter
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CTS - 02
AUTHORITY 1975 PA 169 PENALTY: civil, criminal
State of Michigan
Department of Attorney General
RENEWAL SOLICITATION FORM
Full legal name of organization
All other names under which you intend to solicit
Attorney General File Number |
Telephone number |
Fax number |
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Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Organization email address |
Organization website |
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All items must be answered. Provide additional sheets if necessary. If you have questions, see the instructions.
1.Organization addresses –
A. Street address of principal office. If you do not have a principal office, provide the name and address of the person having custody of the financial records.
B.Organization mailing address, if different.
C.Provide the address of all other offices in Michigan.
Yes No
2. Has there been any change in the organization's purposes? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If yes, summarize organization's current purposes below in 50 words or less. This summary appears on our website.
3. You must designate a resident agent located in Michigan authorized to receive official mail sent to your organization.
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address (Michigan street address, not PO box) _______________________________________________________________
4. Methods of solicitation. Check all that apply.
Telephone
Internet
Personal contact
Radio / television
Special events
Newspaper/magazines
Other (specify) ____________________________
None (explain) ____________________________
Yes No
5. Has there been a change in the organization's tax status with the IRS since your last filing? . . . .
If yes, explain and document.
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6. List all current officers and directors unless they are included on your IRS return. Mark the box to indicate whether the person is an officer, director, or both. Provide an additional sheet if necessary.
Name
Officer Director
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Since your last registration form, has the organization or any of its officers, directors, employees or fundraisers: |
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A. Been enjoined or otherwise prohibited by a government agency/court from soliciting? |
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B. Had its solicitation registration or license denied or revoked by any jurisdiction? |
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C. Been the subject of a proceeding regarding any license, registration, or solicitation? |
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If any "yes" box is checked, provide a complete explanation on a separate sheet.
Has the organization engaged a professional fundraiser (PFR) for Michigan
9. fundraising activity for either the financial accounting period reported in item 10 or the current period? See instructions for definition of "professional fundraiser."
A consultant is not a PFR.
Yes No
If no, go to question10.
If yes, in the chart below list all PFRs that your organization has engaged for Michigan fundraising activity. Provide additional sheets if necessary. Provide copies of contracts for each PFR listed if not already provided.
Note – You are required to verify that all PFRs under contract for Michigan campaigns are currently licensed.
Professional Fundraisers Under Contract for Michigan Campaigns
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End date:
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End date:
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10. All organizations must report on their most recently completed financial accounting period.
Check the box to indicate the type of return filed with the IRS and follow the instructions:
Form 990 or
Form
Total program services expense: $
If your organization does not file the above returns with the IRS, check the appropriate box below to explain the reason, and follow the instructions:
Files Form
Included in IRS group return. Provide a copy of the group return. Complete 11 and 12 below.
Other reason. Explain: _______________________________________________________________
Complete 11 and 12 below.
11.Briefly describe your charitable accomplishments during the period. ____________________________________
12.Complete this section only if directed to in item 10 because your organization does not complete a Form 990,
Enter the end date of the financial accounting period reported below: |
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REVENUE
AContributions and fundraising received B All other revenue
C Total revenue (add lines A and B)
Expenses
DCharitable program services expense
EAll remaining expenses (supporting services) F Total expense (Sum of lines D and E)
G Revenue less expenses (subtract line F from line C)
Balance Sheet
HTotal assets at end of fiscal period I Liabilities at end of fiscal period
J Net assets (subtract line I from line H)
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13. Audited or reviewed financial statements requirement
Complete the following schedule to determine if audited or reviewed financial statements are required. If audited or reviewed financial statements are required, but they have not been prepared, see the instructions.
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Form 990: Part VIII, line 1h; |
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Net income from special fundraising |
Form 990: Part VIII, line 8c; |
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Net income from gaming activities |
Form 990: Part VIII, line 9c |
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After completing the schedule:
•If line F is $550,000 or more, audited financial statements are required. They must be audited by an independent certified public accountant and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
•If line F is greater than $300,000, but not greater than $550,000, financial statements either reviewed or audited by a certified public accountant are required.
Yes No
14. Do you have chapters in Michigan that are to be included in the solicitation registration?
Tip: If you have offices in Michigan with no separate reporting or filing requirements, answer “no.”
If yes, provide the following:
•a listing of the names and addresses of all Michigan chapters to be included
•a financial report for each chapter (see instructions)
•a copy of your organization's IRS group return (if applicable)
Note – if you have chapters but have not previously informed us of your intent to include them, see the instructions.
15. I certify that I am an authorized representative of the organization and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information provided, including all accompanying documents, is true, correct, and complete. False statements are prohibited by MCL 400.288(1)(u) and MCL 400.293(2)(c) and are punishable by civil and criminal penalties.
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Check here if you would like to request an automatic
THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD, COPIES OF WHICH ARE SENT, UPON REQUEST, TO ANY INTERESTED PERSON.
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CHECKLIST:
Have all parts of the form been fully completed unless instructed otherwise?
Have you provided the name and Michigan street address of a resident agent in item 3? Is a list of the officers and directors provided or included with the IRS return?
Have you provided a complete IRS 990,
If you file Form
If you file Form
If audited or reviewed financial statements are required, are they provided? If not, have you requested a conditional registration or
Are the Form 990 and financial statements prepared for the same reporting period?
Have you submitted contracts and addenda to contracts with professional fundraisers that have not been previously submitted?
Have you typed or printed your name, date, and title in Item 15 to certify the form?
If you are requesting a
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Similar forms
The Michigan CTS-02 form, which serves as a Renewal Solicitation Form for charitable organizations, shares similarities with several other important documents. Each of these documents plays a role in the regulatory landscape for nonprofits and charitable solicitations. Below are four documents that are similar to the CTS-02 form:
- Form CTS-01: This form is used by charitable organizations filing for the first time to solicit in Michigan. Unlike the CTS-02, which is for renewals, the CTS-01 initiates the registration process for new organizations. It requires similar organizational details but focuses on initial compliance rather than renewal.
- Michigan Promissory Note: This form outlines a borrower's promise to repay a specified amount of money to a lender under agreed-upon terms, ensuring compliance and protecting interests. For more details, visit promissoryform.com/blank-michigan-promissory-note/.
- Form CTS-03: This document is a Request for Exemption from registration for certain organizations. While the CTS-02 mandates renewal for registered organizations, the CTS-03 allows specific groups to avoid registration altogether, highlighting differing compliance requirements based on organizational status.
- Form CTS-10: The Campaign Financial Statement is required for campaigns conducted by professional fundraisers. Similar to the CTS-02, it involves financial reporting and transparency but focuses specifically on the financial activities of fundraising campaigns rather than general registration or renewal.
- IRS Form 990: This is a federal tax form that provides information on a nonprofit's financial status and activities. Like the CTS-02, it requires detailed financial reporting and organizational information, but it serves a broader purpose of tax compliance and public transparency at the federal level.
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Misconceptions
Misconception 1: The CTS-02 form is only for new charitable organizations.
This form is specifically designed for organizations renewing their solicitation registration or those whose prior registration has expired. New organizations should use Form CTS-01 instead.
Misconception 2: There is a fee to file the CTS-02 form.
Currently, there is no fee required to register to solicit in Michigan, making the renewal process more accessible for charitable organizations.
Misconception 3: The renewal form must be submitted only by mail.
The renewal can be submitted via email, e-filing, fax, or mail. Email or e-filing are recommended for faster processing.
Misconception 4: All questions on the form can be left blank if they do not apply.
Every item on the form must be answered. If a question does not apply, enter "0" or provide additional sheets as necessary to avoid delays.
Misconception 5: A P.O. Box can be used for the resident agent's address.
The resident agent must have a physical street address in Michigan. A P.O. Box is not acceptable.
Misconception 6: Professional fundraisers do not need to be reported if they are only consultants.
Only professional fundraisers (PFRs) who manage or conduct fundraising campaigns need to be reported. Consultants who do not solicit funds are exempt.
Misconception 7: Financial statements are not required if the organization has not changed its activities.
Organizations must provide a financial statement for their most recently completed fiscal year, regardless of whether their activities have changed.
Misconception 8: The CTS-02 form does not require verification of professional fundraisers’ licenses.
It is mandatory to verify that any professional fundraiser contracted for Michigan campaigns is currently licensed. Failure to do so can lead to compliance issues.
Detailed Instructions for Using Michigan Cts 02
Filling out the Michigan CTS-02 form requires careful attention to detail. Each section of the form must be completed accurately to ensure proper processing of your renewal solicitation registration. Once the form is filled out, it can be submitted via email, e-filing, fax, or mail, depending on your preference.
- Obtain the Form: Download the Michigan CTS-02 form from the Michigan Department of Attorney General's website.
- Provide Organization Information: Enter the full legal name of your organization and any other names under which you intend to solicit. Include your Attorney General file number, telephone number, fax number, Employer Identification Number (EIN), email address, and website.
- Complete Organization Addresses: Fill in the street address of your principal office. If you do not have a principal office, provide the name and address of the person with custody of financial records. Include any different mailing addresses and addresses of all other offices in Michigan.
- Update on Charitable Purposes: Indicate if there has been any change in the organization's purposes. If yes, summarize the current purposes in 50 words or less.
- Designate a Resident Agent: Name a Michigan resident agent authorized to receive official mail. Provide their street address (not a P.O. box).
- Methods of Solicitation: Check all applicable methods of solicitation, such as mail, telephone, internet, personal contact, etc.
- Tax Status Changes: Indicate if there has been any change in the organization's tax status with the IRS since the last filing. If yes, provide an explanation and documentation.
- List Officers and Directors: List all current officers and directors unless they are included on your IRS return. Indicate whether each person is an officer, director, or both.
- Contact Information: Confirm if any officer or director cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address. If yes, provide names and addresses on an additional sheet.
- Professional Fundraisers: Answer whether the organization has engaged any professional fundraisers (PFRs) for Michigan fundraising activities. If yes, list all PFRs, their mailing addresses, and whether their contracts are in effect.
- Submit the Form: Choose your submission method: email, e-filing, fax, or mail. Ensure all required documents are attached.
After submitting the form, it is advisable to verify that it has been received. You can check the status of your application by searching for your organization on the Michigan Department of Attorney General's website. This will confirm whether your application is pending or if further action is required.
Dos and Don'ts
When filling out the Michigan Cts 02 form, there are important guidelines to follow to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Here’s a helpful list of what to do and what to avoid:
- Do: Provide the organization's exact legal name as it appears on the articles of incorporation.
- Do: Summarize any changes in charitable purposes in 50 words or less, avoiding standard IRS language.
- Do: Include the name and street address of a Michigan resident agent who can accept legal documents.
- Do: Verify that all professional fundraisers (PFRs) are licensed and provide necessary contracts within the required timeframe.
- Don't: Leave any lines blank on the form; enter "0" where applicable.
- Don't: Use a P.O. box for the resident agent's address; a street address is mandatory.
- Don't: Simply restate the organization's charitable purpose; provide specific accomplishments instead.
- Don't: Submit incomplete financial statements; ensure all required documents are attached.