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.
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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.
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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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Office of the Attorney General, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division
One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108