New York State Fundraising Registration
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New York defines requirements for:
• Charitable Organization Registration
• Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
• Professional Fundraiser Registration
• Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
• Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
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New York Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: New York Attorney General - Charities Bureau
Law: New York Executive Law, Article 7a, §§ 171-a to 177, Not-For-Profit Corporation Law § 101 et seq.
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? No
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Initial Registration
Filing Method: Online
Agency Fee: $25, payable to "NYS Department of Law"
Turnaround: 2 - 3 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
1. File entity formation documents with the New York Department of State - Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the New York Department of State - Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code.
- Required Attachments -
Registration Renewal
Form: Form CHAR 500: Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Agency Fee: $25 for 7A organizations. $0-$1,500 depending on net worth for EPTL organizations. Dual filers pay 7A and EPTL fees.
Due:
Due Date Extension:
Due dates are automatically extended for 180 days beyond the original due date.
Notes:
Required Attachments:
Change of Fiscal Year
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Notes: Email Charbur.CharBur@ag.ny.gov to update fiscal year.
Cancellation
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: In order to close out your registration, simply submit a letter requesting the close, and explaining why it is necessary. The organization must be current with all filings before it can close out.

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New York Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
New York does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.

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New York Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Agency: New York Department of Financial Services
Law: NY ISC § 1110
Organization Age Requirement: 10 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: In order to apply for a charitable gift annuity permit, a charity must have tax exempt status and adopt a board resolution pertaining to annuities and naming the segregated trust. The application process includes submitting proof of tax exemption, financial reports showing segregation of assets, and other documents. New York also offers exemptions from the permit requirement for charities whose reserve fund requirement is less than $1,000,000.
Registration Renewal
Form: There is no renewal form.
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually by March 1.

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New York Professional Fundraiser Registration
Agency: New York Attorney General - Charities Bureau
Law: NY EXC Law § 173
Bond Requirements: $10,000
Initial Registration
Form: CHAR 013: Professional Fund Raiser Registration Statement
Agency Fee: $800
Original Ink: Not Required
Notarize: Not Required
Required Attachments:
Registration Renewal
Form: https://www.charitiesnys.com/fund_raising_professionals_new.html
Agency Fee: $800
Due:Annually
Contract Filing
Agency Fee: $0
Due: File a contract certification at least 10 days prior to the start of each solicitation campaign.
Notes: Every contract entered into pursuant to subdivision one of this section shall contain, in a conspicuous typeface:
A concise, accurate statement of the charitable organization's right to cancel;
A concise, accurate statement of the period during which the contract may be cancelled;
Financial Reporting
Form: CHAR 037: Professional Fundraising Interim/Closing Statement
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and within 15 months after the start of contract commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year and annually thereafter.
New York Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Agency: New York Attorney General - Charities Bureau
Initial Registration
Form: CHAR 012: Professional Solicitor Registration Statement
Agency Fee: $80
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Not required
Registration Renewal
Form: https://www.charitiesnys.com/professional_solicitors_new.html
Agency Fee: $80
Due: Annually

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