The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is no longer listed as “delinquent” on the California Registry of Charities and Fundraising Organizations.
On Monday, the charity was listed as “delinquent” and a delinquency notification letter was sent to the foundation on May 3 for “failure to file required annual reports and/or renewal fees,” but on Tuesday the status of the Archewell Foundation had changed. has changed to “current”.
The letter warned that an organization listed as delinquent is prohibited from “soliciting or disbursing charitable funds” and “its registration may be suspended or revoked by the registry.”
On Tuesday, a statement from the California Department of Justice said the Archewell Foundation is “current and up to date.”
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.”
The PA news agency understands that the problem arose from a payment that was thought to have been sent but was not received. However, new records show that the required payment was sent last year and delivered on time.
The Archewell Foundation said after investigating that it found that payments were made “promptly” and that all documentation was submitted “without errors or irregularities.”
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.”
The Archewell Foundation is a non-profit organization created by Harry and Meghan.
On its website, it 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 action.” of service. and compassion.”
On Sunday, the couple visited a local charity in Lagos, Nigeria, Giants of Africa, as part of their three-day visit to the country.
African Giants use basketball to empower youth.
There, they announced a partnership between the organization and the Archewell Foundation.
