New York
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/ |
| Fee: | $80 / $105 (expedited) |
| Processing: | 8 weeks / 1-3 days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Charity registration
Charity search
Filing exemption available!
Initial form
Renewal form
| https://www.charitiesnys.com/RegistrySearch/search_charities.jsp |
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
If your organization is affiliated with an eligible school, you may be able to request exemption if you provide:
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| Link: |
CHAR410 (Schedule E) https://ag.ny.gov/resources/organizations/charities-nonprofits-fundraisers/charities-registration |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | Attach to CHAR410 (see below) |
| Link: |
Charities Registration https://ag.ny.gov/resources/organizations/charities-nonprofits-fundraisers/charities-registration |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Charities Registration https://ag.ny.gov/resources/organizations/charities-nonprofits-fundraisers/charities-registration |
| Due: | Annually, by same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after your fiscal year end) (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | Varies |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Not required for New York.
Sales tax exemption
Initial form
| Link: |
Form ST-119.2 http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/st/st119_2_fill_in.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Not required for New York.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Link: | https://gaming.ny.gov/charitablegaming/raffle_guide.php |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $25.00 |