Charities Bureau
provided by New York State Attorney General
New York State Attorney General - Main Office
1 Empire State Plaza
The Capitol
Albany NY 12224
The Capitol
Albany NY 12224
Service/Intake:
212-416-8401
Main:
518-776-2000
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Disabilities Access:
Elevators.
Email:
NYSAG@ag.ny.gov
* Responsible for supervising charitable organizations to protect donors and recipients from dishonest practices in soliciting and managing charitable resources.
* Supervises activity of foundations and other charities to ensure their funds and property are appropriately used and protect the community.
* Maintains registry of charities and fundraising professionals.
* Investigates complaints that include:
* Supervises activity of foundations and other charities to ensure their funds and property are appropriately used and protect the community.
* Maintains registry of charities and fundraising professionals.
* Investigates complaints that include:
- Wrongdoing by charitable businesses, trusts, or other nonprofit organizations.
- Fraudulent or misleading solicitation and improper spending of money for charitable purposes.
- Inappropriate activities of executors, administrators, trustees, and personal representatives responsible for honoring pledges or gifts to charity.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fee for services.
Coverage Note: New York State.
New York State Attorney General is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the state.