CHARITIES BUREAU | NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL

* 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: 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.

Physical Address

300 S State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours

M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.

Fax

(315) 448-4851

Application process

Call for information.

Fee

No fee for services.

Eligibility

Call for information.

Agency info

NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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.