Completed application for initial registration.

The initial registration may be filed online or by paper.

Completed a Quarterly Financial Report or summary of Financial Activities Form.

A newly registered organization in its first year of operation must complete a quarterly financial report at the end of each quarter of its current fiscal year. The report is due within thirty (30) days of the end of each quarter.

Complete the Summary of Financial Activities form
  • Complete this form with financial information from the most recently completed accounting year.
  • The Summary of Financial Activities form can be found on our Charity Forms page.
  • The form must be signed by two authorized officers, one of whom shall be the Chief Fiscal Officer.
Attach the IRS form 990, 990EZ, or 990N for the most recently completed accounting year, if the organization is required to file a 990
  • Only submit the public disclosure copy of Form 990 with your filing.
  • IRS form 990's can be found on our Charity forms page.
  • Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6104, an organization which is not a private foundation or a section 527 political organization is not required to disclose the name or address of any contributor to the organization. This information is located on Schedule B, and is not required in order to register in the state of Tennessee.

Please note, any registration statements, applications, reports, and all other documents and information required to be filed under this part or by the Secretary of State shall be public records and open to the general public for inspection.

An audited financial statement is required if the organization grossed more than $500,000 in revenue, excluding grants from government agencies and 501(c)(3) private foundations;
A copy of governing documents (Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, etc. are required.
A copy of the IRS determination letter granting tax-exempt status or application for tax-exempt status are required, if applicable.
The $10.00 filing fee is required with your registration documents.
  • Make check payable to: Tennessee Secretary of State.