You must register in the state in which you plan to do business. Also, you must register in any state from which you plan to accept donations.
[header] How to set up a bank account for donations [title] Form a corporation. [step] Before opening a bank account for your charity, you must name it and register with your state as a corporation. A bank will not allow you to open an account that receives donations for a charity unless you have properly registered with the state.