Last Updated: February 2026
Idaho does not require charitable solicitation registration for nonprofit organizations that solicit contributions in the state.
Because Idaho does not impose a charitable registration requirement:
- There is no initial registration filing,
- There is no annual renewal, and
- There are no exemption categories under a charitable solicitation registration statute.
This page explains what Idaho does — and does not — require, and how Idaho fits into a national compliance strategy.
Does Idaho Require Charitable Solicitation Registration?
No.
Idaho does not require charitable organizations to register before soliciting contributions from Idaho residents.
This applies to:
- Idaho-based nonprofits
- Out-of-state nonprofits soliciting Idaho donors
- Online fundraising campaigns that include Idaho residents
There is no charitable registration agency or charitable solicitation license in Idaho.
Are There Exemptions in Idaho?
Because Idaho does not require charitable solicitation registration, there are no exemption categories tied to such registration.
Unlike states that provide small charity exemptions, religious exemptions, or educational exemptions, Idaho simply does not operate a charitable registration system.
Important: Other Laws Still Apply
The absence of a charitable registration requirement does not mean nonprofits may ignore Idaho entirely.
Organizations fundraising in Idaho must still comply with:
- General consumer protection laws
- Fraud and deceptive practice statutes
- Federal tax reporting obligations
- Any applicable corporate qualification rules
If a nonprofit conducts intrastate business activity in Idaho (such as maintaining an office or employees), corporate registration requirements may apply separately from fundraising rules.
For broader context, see:
Multi-State Registration Complexity
Online Fundraising Considerations
Because Idaho does not regulate charitable solicitation registration:
- The Charleston Principles analysis does not apply for Idaho registration purposes.
- Receiving online donations from Idaho residents does not trigger charitable registration in Idaho.
However, national online fundraising may trigger registration requirements in other states.
Related resources:
Online Fundraising & Charleston Principles
Where Nonprofits Must Register if Fundraising Online
Multi-State Planning Context
Idaho is one of the minority jurisdictions that does not require charitable solicitation registration.
For national nonprofits:
- Idaho is typically removed from the charitable registration matrix.
- Neighboring states (such as Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Utah) may still require registration depending on fundraising activity.
Organizations expanding nationally should conduct a full state-by-state analysis rather than relying on assumptions.
See:
How Many States Must My Nonprofit Register In?
Summary
Idaho does not require charitable solicitation registration.
Accordingly:
- No registration filing
- No renewal filing
- No exemption application
- No annual charitable reporting requirement
For nonprofits operating nationally, Idaho is generally not part of the charitable registration compliance framework.
If your organization is reviewing its multi-state fundraising obligations and wants clarity on where registration is required: