Responsible for supervising charitable organizations to protect donors and beneficiaries of those charities from unscrupulous practices in the solicitation and management of charitable assets. Also supervises the activity of foundations and other charities to ensure that their funds and other property devoted to charitable purposes are properly used, and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust agreements. The Bureau also maintains a registry of charities and fundraising professionals. Charitable organizations operating in New York State are required by law to register and file annual financial reports with the Attorney General's Office. This includes any organization that conducts charitable activities, holds property that is used for charitable purposes, or solicits financial or other contributions.

Reaches out to the poor and vulnerable. Serves the homeless, the hungry and the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. A comprehensive range of professional human services are also offered to youth, neglected children, the elderly and immigrants.

supervises charitable entities and their officers and directors to ensure proper management, use and preservation of charitable assets ensures appropriate distribution of trust and estate assets given to charities maintains registry of charitable entities operating in the state and soliciting contributions from residents to provide public information about financial and program activities of registered entities