The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation has been labeled “delinquent” by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraising Organizations for failing to file annual records.
A letter was sent to the charity on May 3 saying the foundation is “classified as delinquent” for “failure to submit required annual reports and/or renewal fees.”
The letter said an organization listed as delinquent is prohibited from “soliciting or disbursing charitable funds” and its registration may be “suspended or revoked.”
It is understood that the Archewell Foundation sent a physical check but did not receive it, and a new one was sent to resolve the issue.
It is believed that the charity only found out about this when the default notice was published.
Now that a new check has been posted, the foundation expects the issue to be resolved and reflected in the records within seven business days.
the letter of CaliforniaThe Registrar of Charities and Fundraisers warned: “An organization listed as delinquent is not in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including the solicitation or disbursement of charitable funds.
“The organization may also be subject to sanctions and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the registry.
“Once you submit your delinquency records, you will be notified of the amount of late fees due.”
The Archewell Foundation is a non-profit organization that was created by Harry and meghan in 2020.
On its website, the foundation says its mission is to “show up, do good,” adding: “We meet the moment by showing up, taking action, and using our unparalleled care to uplift and unite communities—local and global—through of acts of service and compassion.”
The couple arrive to meet Lightway Academy students upon their arrival in Abuja, Nigeria, last week. Photo: Reuters
The couple visited a local charity, Giants of Africa, in Lagos. NigeriaSunday, as part of a three-day visit to the country.
There, Harry and Meghan announced a partnership between Giants of Africa and the Archewell Foundation.
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