Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archwell Foundation is no longer listed as delinquent after sources close to the couple confirmed the mishap occurred when state officials failed to process a check that was sent on time.
The foundation was asked to stop soliciting or spending money on Monday as it was warned of fines or suspension for “failure to file required annual reports and/or renewal fees.”
However, the notice was revoked on Tuesday, with a statement from the California Department of Justice saying that the Archewell Foundation is “up to date and up to date.”
The issue arose from a $200 renewal fee payment that was said to have not been received.
However, Archewell sources say they sent the payment and postal tracking shows it was received on time by officials who did not process the check by the deadline.
A spokesperson for the Archewell Foundation said: “We have diligently investigated the situation and can confirm that the Archewell Foundation remains in full compliance and good standing.
“Payments due were made promptly and in accordance with IRS processes and procedures.
“In addition, the foundation had submitted all the necessary documentation without errors or irregularities.”
A spokesperson for the California Department of Justice said: “After being in contact with our Registry of Charities and Fundraising Organizations, the organization is up to date and up to date.”
Monday's delinquency notice was sent by California Attorney General Rob Bonta for failing to file its annual reports and renewal fees. As noted on the California Department of Justice website, a notice is sent to an organization when it fails to submit complete filings for each fiscal year.
Delinquent charities are ordered to stop fundraising, may face sanctions, or have their registration suspended or revoked.
According to a letter seen by Page sixthe note adds: “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 Sussexes' foundation was established after they stepped down from their roles as royals and moved to the US in March 2020.
The couple, named after their son Archie, now five, said the foundation's main goal was to “simply do good”. Their mission statement reads: “We meet the moment by showing up, taking action, and using our unparalleled care to uplift and unite communities, both local and global, online and offline.”
The organisation's 2021 presentation, which was unveiled last February, revealed that they had raised $13m (£10.3m) from their benefactors, while they had awarded $3m in grants.
The following year, they saw an $11 million drop in donations, and only $2 million in charitable donations were received.
News of the performance came after the couple spent three days touring Nigeria, where they announced an expansion of their partnership between their foundation and the GEANCO Foundation in Abuka.
The initiative, which offers menstrual health products and education for women, will now include mental health resources and training for young men and women.
