File a complaint about a charity or non-profit

Make the Attorney General's Office aware of improper actions by a charitable organization by filing a complaint with the Attorney General's Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division.

Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Attorney General's Office

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The Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division has jurisdiction to investigate complaints that involve:

  • misappropriation of charitable funds;
  • fraudulent or misleading solicitation; and 
  • unethical behavior by charitable employees or board members.

The Attorney General's Office generally does not become involved in governance disputes within nonprofit organizations.

File a complaint about a non-profit or charity.

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The Division announces two major changes to filing requirements.  First, effective immediately, the threshold for submitting an IRS Form 990 to the Division is increased from $5,000 to $25,000.  Second, beginning September 1, 2023, the Division will require all charitable registration and annual filings to be made through the Charity Portal; paper submissions will no longer be accepted after that date.

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