Charter Application

The 4-H Charter indicates that a 4-H Club or Group is organized in accordance with the objectives of the Wisconsin 4-H program. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension grants 4-H Charters which formally authorizes a Wisconsin 4-H Club or Group to use the 4-H Name and Emblem for educational purposes in accordance with laws and regulations established by Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

New and returning 4-H Clubs and Groups required to submit annually.

Online charter submission is due November 1st.

• A printable Charter worksheet is available as a resource you can use with your club or group before completing the online application.
• Online Charter application will be posted Sept. 1 and must be completed online by November 1.

Annual Financial Report (AFR)

This process allows the 4-H Club or Group to qualify for federal tax-exempt status under the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents General Exemption Number (GEN) for Wisconsin 4-H Clubs and Groups.

AFR submission is due September 1st to Extension office.

• The following 6 items are required for AFR: 
  • Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Annual Financial Report
  • Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Audit Checklist
  • A copy of the checkbook and/or savings registry covering July 1 – June 30
  • A copy of the bank statement ending June 30 or July 1 for each account. Any differences between the bank statement(s) and the ending balance reported must be reconciled and the reconciliation must be uploaded with the Annual Financial Report.
  • A current inventory of land, buildings, property, or project equipment with individual values of $2,000 or greater.
  • Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for 4-H Clubs or Groups with annual income greater or equal to $20,000.