Charities & Nonprofits

The Office of the New York State Attorney General is delighted to host a Charities Symposium on September 19, 2023, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in CLAYTON, New York in partnership with United Way of Northern New York and the Clayton Opera House.

Register for the Charities Symposium 

Save the date flyer (PDF)

Charities registry search

Use this to search for an organization registered with the Office of the New York State Attorney General. Some organizations, such as religious organizations, are exempt from registering, and may not appear.

 

Charities transaction search

Here you will be able to search transactions approved by the Office of the New York State Attorney General including plans of dissolution (Dissolution) and sales and dispositions of assets (NPCL 510/511).

 

Pennies for charity 

Use this to search for reports based on financial reports filed with the Office of the New York State Attorney General by professional fundraisers who conduct fundraising campaigns.

 

Charities Bureau

The Office of the New York State Attorney General provides information to the public about nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. We also investigate complaints from the public.