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New York (NY) · State Guide

New York Charitable Solicitation Registration

New York nonprofits that solicit donations (including online fundraising) may need to register before asking residents for contributions. This guide covers charitable solicitation registration New York and New York nonprofit registration fundraising in plain English.

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State-specific note
  • New York is high-visibility: donors, grantmakers, and watchdogs often reference NY public filings.
  • If you’re running campaigns or have recurring online giving, keep NY status clean and confirmable.

When registration is commonly triggered

  • Direct asks to New York residents (mail, email, events, campaigns)
  • Online fundraising that can accept donations from New York (website Donate button, Stripe/PayPal links)
  • National campaigns where New York is a meaningful part of the donor base

What nonprofits typically need to prepare

  • Core organizational information and responsible contacts
  • Financial and governance attachments (high-level: usually annual financials/IRS filing)
  • Signatures, authorizations, and a documented filing trail

Where filings usually go

Filing authority: New York Attorney General (Charities Bureau). Exact forms and submission methods can vary, so treat this page as an operations guide—not legal advice.

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