Last Updated: March 2026
Many states require specific disclosure statements to appear on charitable solicitations. These disclosures allow donors to obtain financial information about nonprofit organizations and confirm that registration does not imply endorsement by the state.
Disclosure language may be required on:
• direct mail fundraising appeals
• email solicitations
• printed materials
• event fundraising materials
• donation pages and nonprofit websites
• certain advertising and broadcast solicitations
If your nonprofit is fundraising nationally, your solicitation materials may need multiple state disclosure statements.
Failure to include required disclosure language can result in administrative penalties, delayed registrations, or enforcement actions.
Request a Customized Disclosure Statement
If your nonprofit is fundraising in multiple states, your solicitation materials may need specific disclosure language.
Ironwood Registrations can provide a customized disclosure statement tailored to your nonprofit.
Within one business day we will send a disclosure statement that includes:
• the required state disclosure language
• your organization name and contact information inserted
• registration numbers where applicable
• formatting guidance for website and solicitation use
You will receive ready-to-use versions formatted for both:
• fundraising solicitations (direct mail and email appeals)
• your nonprofit’s website disclosure page
The disclosure language we provide can be copied directly into your website or included in solicitation materials without additional editing.
Submit your information below to receive your customized disclosure statement.
What Is a Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statement?
A charitable solicitation disclosure statement is language required by many states that must appear in fundraising materials.
These disclosures inform donors how they can obtain financial information about a nonprofit organization and clarify that state registration does not imply endorsement or approval.
Nonprofits that solicit contributions in multiple states may need to include multiple state disclosure statements in their fundraising materials.
Nonprofit Fundraising Disclaimer vs. Disclosure Statement
Many nonprofit organizations refer to solicitation disclosure language as a fundraising disclaimer.
In practice, these disclaimers are legally required charitable solicitation disclosure statements mandated by certain states.
These disclosures often must appear in:
• donation pages
• email fundraising appeals
• direct mail solicitations
• event fundraising materials
Commonly Required State Disclosure Language
Below are representative disclosure statements required by various states. Exact formatting requirements are listed below the disclosure statements.
These examples illustrate the types of language that must appear in charitable solicitations.
Example Disclosure Statements
A copy of ____________’s financial statements may be obtained by contacting us at: ____________________________.
____________ was formed in the state of __________ for the purpose of ______________________________________________.
Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:
Florida
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE: www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.
REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Florida Registration Number: ________
Georgia
A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of ____________ is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.
Maryland
Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
Michigan
MICS No. ______.
Mississippi
The official registration and financial information of ____________ may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167.
Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
New Jersey
INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 OR VISITING http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities.
REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York
Upon request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com, by phone (212-416-8401) or by writing to the Charities Bureau at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214.
The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Pennsylvania
The official registration and financial information of ____________ may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999.
Registration does not imply endorsement.
Virginia
Financial statements are available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Washington
Financial disclosure information is available from the Washington Secretary of State at 800-332-4483 or www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
West Virginia
Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from:
Secretary of State
State Capitol
Charleston, WV 25305.
Wisconsin
A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided upon request.
U.S. Residents
100% of your contributions may be eligible for a tax deduction in accordance with applicable law.
Registration in a state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the charitable organization by the state.
States With Formatting or Placement Requirements
Some states impose specific formatting rules for solicitation disclosures.
New York
Disclosure language must appear in 10-point bold font.
North Carolina
Disclosure language must appear underlined or in 9-point bold font.
Florida (Websites)
If the solicitation occurs on a website, the disclosure statement must be conspicuously displayed on any webpage that:
• identifies a mailing address where contributions are to be sent
• identifies a telephone number used to process contributions
• provides for online donation processing
Website Disclosure Requirements
Many organizations assume disclosure requirements apply only to printed fundraising materials. In reality, most state regulators interpret solicitation laws to apply to online fundraising as well.
If your website includes a donate button or donation form, disclosure language should typically appear:
• on the same page as the solicitation; or
• via a clearly labeled link located near the donation request.
Many national nonprofits consolidate multi-state disclosure language on a dedicated disclosure page linked from their website footer.
Free Disclosure Compliance Check
If your nonprofit is fundraising in multiple states, the disclosure language in your solicitation materials may need to reflect:
• the states where your organization is registered
• required registration numbers
• state-specific formatting rules
• website placement requirements
Ironwood Registrations can review your organization’s disclosure language and confirm whether it aligns with your current registration status.
We may also identify:
• states where registration may be required
• missing disclosure language
• outdated regulator contact information
• formatting issues that could affect compliance
Submit your organization’s information above and we will provide a customized disclosure statement within one business day.