State rules directory
Links to official government sources only. We don't say whether something is allowed or required in your state, especially raffles. Rules vary, change often, and depend on your group's facts. Read the source or contact the office.
Links only, no verdicts. Each link was checked on the date shown and goes to an official .gov or state government site. If a link breaks or a page changes, the official office is the authority, not this site.
Federal (all states)
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Annual filing: IRS, Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for small exempt organizations
- Losing exempt status: IRS, Automatic revocation of exemption
- Look up an organization: IRS, Tax Exempt Organization Search
States
California
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Charity registration: California DOJ, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Raffles: California DOJ, Nonprofit Raffles
- Nonprofit entity filings: California Secretary of State, bizfile
Colorado
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Charity registration: Colorado Secretary of State, Charities and Fundraisers
- Raffles / bingo: Colorado Secretary of State, Bingo and Raffles license FAQs
- Raffles / bingo: Colorado Secretary of State, Apply for a Bingo-Raffle License
New York
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Charity registration: New York Attorney General, Charities registration
- Raffles / games of chance: New York State Gaming Commission, Raffles
Texas
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Raffles: Texas Attorney General, Charitable Raffles and Casino/Poker Nights
- Raffles (statute): Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2002 (Charitable Raffles)
- Raffles (research guide): Texas State Law Library, raffle FAQ
- Nonprofit entity filings: Texas Secretary of State, Nonprofit Organizations
Utah
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Charities / annual filing: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection, Charities
- Nonprofit entity filings: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
- Games of chance (constitution): Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 27
Washington
Links last checked: 2026-10-21
- Charity registration: Washington Secretary of State, Charitable Organizations
- Raffles: Washington State Gambling Commission, Raffles
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