Does a Wyoming Nonprofit Need an Audit?
Wyoming's Secretary of State states that Wyoming has no state requirements for charities and fund raisers, though a corporation formed elsewhere may have to qualify as a foreign corporation in Wyoming. The page sets no audit requirement. A federal single audit, a funder, a lender or the organization's bylaws can still require an audit.
Data as of Nov 15, 2026 · Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (public data)
Does a Wyoming nonprofit need an audit?
Wyoming's Secretary of State states that Wyoming has no state requirements for charities and fund raisers, though a corporation formed elsewhere may have to qualify as a foreign corporation in Wyoming. The page sets no audit requirement. A federal single audit, a funder, a lender or the organization's bylaws can still require an audit.
| Topic | Applies to | Rule | Threshold | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State charity registration | Charities and fund raisers in Wyoming; an out-of-state nonprofit corporation may have to qualify as a foreign corporation | Wyoming has no state requirements for charities and fund raisers, however a nonprofit corporation formed in another state may be required to qualify as a foreign corporation in Wyoming; the page refers to W.S. 17-19-1501. The page does not state an audit requirement. | — | Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division — Business Division frequently asked questions | Last verified: 2026-11-15 |
Who enforces this in Wyoming?
The first rule in the table comes from Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division — Business Division frequently asked questions. Check that source for the Wyoming office and the filing instructions that apply to your organization.
How does this differ from the federal single audit?
The federal single audit applies when a nonprofit spends $1,000,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 2024 ($750,000 for earlier fiscal years). State rules are separate and are listed on this page.
Read what the single audit threshold means or check whether an organization needs a federal single audit.
Wyoming nonprofit single audits in the federal data
The federal single audit is a separate requirement. These pages count the Wyoming nonprofit filings in the Federal Audit Clearinghouse and the firms named on them.
Common questions
Does a Wyoming nonprofit need an audit?
Wyoming's Secretary of State states that Wyoming has no state requirements for charities and fund raisers, though a corporation formed elsewhere may have to qualify as a foreign corporation in Wyoming. The page sets no audit requirement. A federal single audit, a funder, a lender or the organization's bylaws can still require an audit.