Plant a Seed for change! These donations are specific projects that we've developed with our artisan partners. These vitally important projects are necessary for our partners and their communities to flourish. Your donation to these projects has a real impact on real people. Put the tools of change in their hands.
Regulatory Information
SERRV was established in 1949 and incorporated in Maryland on July 14, 1998. SERRV International has a 501(c)(3) classification from the Internal Revenue Service and donations are tax-deductible. You may send a written request for our annual report to: Director of Finance, SERRV International, P.O. Box 365, New Windsor, MD 21776. Or, in the alternative, residents of the following states may request information from the offices indicated: Registration with any state does not imply endorsement by that state. A copy of the latest financial statement and/or registration statement for SERRV International may be obtained by contacting us at P.O. Box 365, New Windsor, Maryland 21776, 1-410-635-8755, or by contacting the state agencies as noted below. SERRV International is in compliance with all state registrations required.
Arizona: Financial information filed with the Secretary of State is available for public inspection or by calling toll-free (800) 458-5842.
California: A copy of the Official Financial Statement may be obtained from the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts, California Department of Justice, P.O. Box 903447, Sacramento CA 94203-4470.
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SERRV INTERNATIONAL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, 1-800-435-7352.REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Kansas: The annual financial report for SERRV International for the preceding fiscal year is on file with the Kansas Secretary of State.
Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, you may obtain a copy of SERRV International's registration statement from:Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD21401.
Mississippi: SERRV International's official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling (888) 236-6167.Registration by the Mississippi Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
Missouri: SERRV International estimates that the percentage of its funds solicited which were spent on the costs of fundraising during the past 12 months is 14%.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215.REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York: A copy of the latest financial report and registration for SERRV International may be obtained by writing:Office of the New York Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY10271.
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the North Carolina Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214.The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of SERRV International may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Charities Bureau, by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.Registration does not imply endorsement.
Virginia: A copy of the latest financial report and registration filed in Virginia may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA23218.
Washington: A copy of the most recent registration filed with the State of Washington may be obtained by contacting:Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA98504-0422; 1-800-332-4483.
West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of SERRV International's registration and financial statements from:West Virginia Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV25305.
Wisconsin: A financial statement disclosing the assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for SERRV International's last fiscal year will be provided upon request to SERRV International.
Gifts of financial support make it possible for us to provide the additional behind-the-scenes training, product development, and grants to our artisan partners, extending their earning potential into the future. SERRV works actively to assist our partners to develop new products and find new wholesale customers. In a world where almost 3 billion people survive on $2 or less a day, our goal is to reduce poverty through fair trade.
