New Organizations

New Organizations

How do I know if my organization is new or returning?
If you are not on this list you are a new organization. However, you may already have an organizational account on the portal and do not need to activate it again. 

Activating Your Nonprofit Portal Account

  • Step 1: Create your personal login. 
  • Step 2: Activate your Nonprofit Portal Account. This is a one-time setup that remains valid for the duration of your account. Approval may take up to 24 hours (one business day).
 

Activate Portal Account

After Activation

  • Once your nonprofit portal account is activated, you’ll receive an email notification. 
  • The activation page will no longer be accessible via the button above. 
  • If you see an "Access Denied" message, your account is already activated, and you can proceed to Part 1: Nonprofit and Contact Information.

Apply

The application has two required parts: 

  1. Nonprofit and Contact Information
  2. Eligibility and Further Information - upload required documents here 

Three Required Documents for Independent Nonprofit Organizations 

Download checklist here (.pdf)

Before starting, gather the following three required documents in a folder for easy access: 

  1. A screenshot or PDF of your organization's listing on the Washington Secretary of State's charities program website. Click here to search.
    • Organization Summary shown at the top. 
    • Status is active. 
    • The renewal date must be after the application deadline.  If not, submit paperwork to the Secretary of State before completing your application.  Example of an active registration with the WA Secretary of State Charities Program screenshot
  2. A copy of your IRS determination letter see example. 
  3. A signed King County Substitute W-9. Do not use the Federal W-9.

 
See Required Documents for Federations here (.pdf)
See Required Documents for Governmental Units here (.pdf)

Continue to Part 1 of the application by clicking below:

Nonprofit and Contact Information