Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation Declared ‘Delinquent,’ Ordered to Stop Soliciting or Spending

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been ordered to halt soliciting or spending for their Archewell Foundation after being declared delinquent by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

A source close to Archewell tells PEOPLE that the foundation’s tax filings were completed in compliance with all regulations and were widely reported in December. The California state filing, renewal and necessary payment were sent via tracked mail to the Attorney General’s Office and were received on schedule. Any claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation Declared ‘Delinquent,’ Ordered to Stop Soliciting or Spending
A source tells PEOPLE the Archewell Foundation expects the issue to be resolved and reflected in records within a week

By Janine Henni Updated on May 14, 2024 02:20PM EDT
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been ordered to halt soliciting or spending for their Archewell Foundation after being declared delinquent by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.

A source close to Archewell tells PEOPLE that the foundation’s tax filings were completed in compliance with all regulations and were widely reported in December. The California state filing, renewal and necessary payment were sent via tracked mail to the Attorney General’s Office and were received on schedule. Any claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.

On May 3, the Attorney General of California Rob Bonta issued a delinquency notice on behalf of the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers to the Archewell Foundation. According to the document obtained by PEOPLE, the organization is “listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.”
“An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds,” the letter outlines. “The organization may also be subject to penalties and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry. Once you submit the delinquent record(s), you will be notified of the amount of any late fees that are owed.”