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13 NYCRR 93.1 - To whom this Part applies

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This Part applies to professional fund raisers, fund raising counsel, professional solicitors and commercial co-venturers, as defined in article 7-A, section 171-a; provided, however, that this Part shall not apply to any individual or entity that prints, prepares for mailing and/or mails solicitation material but does not otherwise provide advice to or solicit on behalf of a charitable organization.

13 NYCRR 93.2 - Registration

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Compiling agency: Department of Law
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 15, 2026
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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(a)When to register.

Professional fund raisers, fund raising counsel and professional solicitors shall register with the Attorney General prior to engaging in any fund raising activities in the State of New York and/or solicitation of persons in New York State.

(b)Registration forms.

(1)Professional fund raisers. Professional fund raisers shall file with the Attorney General a professional fund raiser's registration form signed under penalties for perjury and all documents required to be annexed thereto. Such form shall include the following information:

(i)the full legal name of the professional fund raiser and all other legally authorized names under which it operates in any capacity;

(ii)organizational type (corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, proprietorship, etc.);

(iii)the date, state and county in which organized;

(iv)the principal New York State address of the professional fund raiser and all addresses from which it solicits contributions from New York State residents and the telephone number at each address;

(v)the names, primary residence or business address where each can be regularly located, and title or relationship to the professional fund raiser of:

(a)individual owners of unincorporated associations and proprietorships;

(b)partners;

(c)corporate officers and directors; and

(d)comparable managers of the legal entities;

(vi)the names and primary residence or business address where each can be regularly located of any individual or entity that owns 10 percent or more of the professional fund raiser;

(vii)as required by section 5 of the New York State Tax Law, the Federal tax identification number or individual social security number for each entity or individual listed pursuant to subparagraph (v) of this paragraph. Tax identification numbers and social security numbers are exempt from disclosure to the public, except as may be required by compulsory or other legal process, but must be provided to the Attorney General pursuant to the Tax Law;

(viii)the names and addresses of each charitable organization with which the professional fund raiser has contracts or has contracted within the prior 12 months to act as a professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel in New York and the dates and a description of activities to be or that have been conducted pursuant to such contracts;

(ix)a statement as to whether any individual listed pursuant to subparagraph (v) of this paragraph is or has been an officer, director or employee of any other professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel that has engaged in fund raising activities in New York and/or is or has been an officer, director or employee of any charitable organization that has engaged in fund raising activities in New York and, if so, the names and primary residence or business addresses of such individuals where they can be regularly located and the entities with which they are or have been associated and the titles of all such individuals;

(x)a statement as to whether the professional fund raiser is registered with any other State or local governmental agency and, if so, the names of such governmental agencies;

(xi)a statement as to whether the professional fund raiser has ever had any license, registration or permit to engage in fund raising activities denied, canceled, suspended or revoked and, if so, a detailed description of such circumstances;

(xii)a statement as to whether any disciplinary or legal action in connection with fund raising activities has been taken or is pending against the professional fund raiser and, if so, a detailed description of such action; and

(xiii)a statement as to whether the professional fund raiser employs any professional solicitors.

(2)Fund raising counsel. Fund raising counsel shall file with the Attorney General a fund raising counsel registration form, signed under penalties for perjury, and all documents required to be annexed thereto. Such form shall include the following information:

(i)the full legal name of the fund raising counsel and all other legally authorized names under which it operates in any capacity;

(ii)organizational type (corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, proprietorship, etc.);

(iii)the date, state and county in which organized;

(iv)the principal address of the fund raising counsel, the principal New York State address and the telephone number at each address;

(v)the names, primary residence or business address where each can be regularly located, and title or relationship to the fund raising counsel of:

(a)individual owners of unincorporated associations and proprietorships;

(b)partners;

(c)corporate officers and directors; and

(d)comparable managers of the legal entities;

(vi)the names and primary residence or business address where each can be regularly located of any individual or entity that owns 10 percent or more of the fund raising counsel;

(viii)the names and addresses of charitable organizations with which the fund raising counsel has contracts or has contracted within the prior 12 months to act as a fund raising counsel for organizations soliciting contributions in New York and the dates and a description of activities to be or that have been conducted pursuant to such contracts;

(ix)a statement as to whether any individual listed pursuant to subparagraph (v) of this paragraph has been or is associated with any professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel and/or charitable organization and, if so, the names and primary residence or business address where each can be regularly located and the entities and the titles of all such individuals;

(x)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel is registered with any other state or local governmental agency and, if so, the names of such governmental agencies;

(xi)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel has ever had any license, registration or permit denied, canceled, suspended or revoked and, if so, a detailed description of such circumstances;

(xii)a statement as to whether any disciplinary or legal action has been taken or is pending against the fund raising counsel and, if so, a detailed description of such action;

(xiii)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel or any of its representatives is authorized to solicit contributions;

(xiv)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel or any of its representatives is authorized to pay expenses associated with a solicitation;

(xv)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel or any representatives has access to contributions or other receipts from a solicitation. For purposes of this Chapter, access to contributions shall mean the physical control, handling or possession of any cash or legal instrument, regardless of to whom payable, if such cash or legal instrument constitutes a contribution or donation. Access to contributions occurs when there is any signature authority over an escrow account or bank account in which contributions or donations have been or will be deposited and/or authorization to approve or pay expenses; and

(xvi)a statement as to whether the fund raising counsel employs any professional solicitors.

(3)Professional solicitors. Professional solicitors shall file with the Attorney General a professional solicitor registration form, signed under penalties for perjury, and all documents required to be annexed thereto. Such form shall include the following information:

(i)the full legal name of the professional solicitor by which he or she shall solicit contributions and any other names by which the solicitor is known;

(ii)the primary residence or business address where the solicitor can be regularly located and the solicitor's telephone numbers;

(iii)with regard to all past and present employment as a professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel and/or professional solicitor, the names and addresses of all such employers, the dates of employment and the terms of remuneration;

(iv)the social security number of the solicitor. Social security numbers are exempt from disclosure to the public, except as may be required by compulsory or other legal process, but must be provided to the Attorney General pursuant to the Tax Law;

(v)a statement as to whether the solicitor is registered with any other state or local governmental agency and, if so, the names of such governmental agencies;

(vi)a statement as to whether the solicitor has ever had any license, registration or permit to solicit contributions denied, canceled, suspended or revoked and, if so, a detailed description of such circumstances; and

(vii)a statement as to whether any disciplinary or legal action has been taken or is pending against the solicitor and, if so, a detailed description of such action.

(c)Incomplete registration material.

The Attorney General will not accept any registration of any professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel or professional solicitor unless all of the documents and fees required by law and this Chapter have been submitted and paid, respectively. Incomplete registration material shall be returned by the Attorney General and the professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel or professional solicitor may be subject to sanctions pursuant to article 7-A. The professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel or professional solicitor shall not be in compliance with the law and this Chapter until the registration material has been accepted by the Attorney General.

13 NYCRR 93.3 - Registration fees and bonds required of professional fund raisers, fund raising counsel and professional solicitors

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Dates and status

Compiling agency: Department of Law
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 15, 2026
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(a)Each professional fund raiser registration form, fund raising counsel registration form and professional solicitor registration form must be accompanied by the fees mandated by article 7-A, sections 173.1 and 173-b.

(b)Each professional fund raiser registration form must be accompanied by a bond as mandated by article 7-A, section 173.1.

13 NYCRR 93.4 - Contracts with professional fund raisers, fund raising counsel and commercial co-venturers

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Compiling agency: Department of Law
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 15, 2026
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

(a)Content of contracts.

(1)In addition to any information required by article 7-A, including section 174-a, all contracts filed with the Attorney General must include the following:

(i)the names, addresses and New York State registration numbers of both parties to the contract;

(ii)the signatures and dates of signature of the parties to the contract;

(iii)the beginning and expiration dates of the contract;

(iv)the terms of the contract, including a clear description of the services to be performed by the professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel; and

(v)a clear statement of the financial arrangement between the parties which shall include, if applicable, a statement of:

(a)the percentage or dollar amount of the total funds collected on behalf of the charitable organization which shall be retained by or paid to the professional fund raiser for purposes other than the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization's charitable purposes;

(b)the fixed fee if any to be received by the professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel;

(c)all contractual expenses to be incurred by the professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel but charged to the charitable organization or subsequently deducted from the gross receipts. Such list shall contain specific dollar amounts or projected estimates of these costs; and

(d)the costs per unit for the services to be provided and the projected number of units to be provided; and

(vi)a renewal or extension of a contract must comply with the provisions of this section.

(b)Contract approval, filing and cancellation.

(1)No contract will be accepted for filing by the Attorney General, unless the contract complies with this subdivision and article 7-A, and no services shall be performed pursuant to such contract if the Attorney General notifies the professional fund raiser or fund raising counsel and the charitable organization of any deficiencies in the contract and/or compliance with the registration and filing requirements of article 7-A or EPTL section 8-1.4 and this Chapter.

(2)Whenever a charitable organization contracts with a professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel or commercial co-venturer, the charitable organization shall have the right to cancel the contract without cost, penalty or liability for a period of 15 days following the date on which said contract was executed. Any provision in the contract that is intended to waive this right of cancellation shall be void and unenforceable.

13 NYCRR 93.5 - Interim statements and closing statements of professional fund raisers

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Compiling agency: Department of Law
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 15, 2026
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
Activity status: No later Register activity identified in this check.
Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

Professional fund raisers shall file interim and closing statements as required by article 7-A, section 173-a. Such statements shall be signed under penalties for perjury by the professional fund raiser, any subcontractor and the charity on forms prescribed by the Attorney General. Closing statements shall be filed within 90 days after the termination of a fund raising contract, provided that in the case of a fund raising contract that covers a period of more than one year, a professional fund raiser shall file with the Attorney General, within 15 months of the execution of the contract and annually thereafter, an interim statement signed under penalties for perjury by the professional fund raiser, any subcontractor and the charity on forms prescribed by the Attorney General. Closing and interim statements must be prepared for all activities conducted pursuant to each contract and shall include the following:

(a)the names of the professional fund raiser(s) and charity(s) that are party to the contract;

(b)the effective and termination dates of the contract as stated in the contract;

(c)if the contract covers more than one year, the period covered by the closing or interim statement;

(d)the beginning and ending dates of the campaign within the specified contract period or contract year covered by the statement;

(e)if services were provided at any other time during the contract period, a statement of the period during which such services were provided;

(f)a description of the type of fund raising campaign conducted, including without limitation telemarketing, direct mail, door-to-door, electronic media (television, radio, internet, etc.), special event, publication, ticket or product sale or donation of used or new goods;

(g)a statement as to whether the campaign was directed at persons in New York State only or persons in New York State and other states;

(h)a statement as to whether all contributions received from fund raising activity under the contract were deposited within five days of receipt in a bank account under exclusive control of the charity;

(i)the names, addresses and account numbers of the banking or other financial institution(s) in which contributions received from solicitation activity pursuant to the contract were deposited;

(j)a statement as to whether during the specified contract period or contract year the professional fund raiser contracted with any sub-contractor to perform any services covered by the contract and, if so, the name, address and telephone number of any such sub-contractor;

(k)a statement as to whether contractual services have been provided and whether the charitable organization has received all contractual monetary guarantees (if any). If all services have not been completed, an explanation of what remains to be completed;

(l)a breakdown of all revenue received during the reporting period;

(m)a breakdown of all expenses incurred by the professional fund raiser and charitable organization in connection with the campaign, including without limitation:

(1)the professional fund raiser's remuneration or other fees;

(2)salaries and benefits for professional solicitors, office managers and other professional fund raiser employees;

(3)permit, license and registration fees;

(4)sub-contractors' remuneration or other fees;

(5)postage and shipping;

(6)telephone;

(7)office rent, office utilities and office insurance;

(8)office supplies and other office expenses;

(9)list rentals;

(10)printing;

(11)advertising;

(12)show and other event fees;

(13)show and other event facilities rental fees and insurance;

(14)computer and data-processing fees;

(15)cost of merchandise for re-sale;

(16)total expenses;

(17)net amount retained by or paid to the charitable organization;

(18)additional amounts paid to the charitable organization as a contractual guarantee;

(19)professional fund raiser's profit or loss;

(20)uncollected pledges;

(21)in-kind donations; and

(22)the dated signature of the parties to the contract under the penalties for perjury.

13 NYCRR 93.6 - Where to file

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Dates and status

Compiling agency: Department of Law
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Jan 15, 2026
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
Activity status: No later Register activity identified in this check.
Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

All registrations, interim and closing statements, contracts, fees and any other documents or instruments required to be filed by fund raising professionals and all correspondence relating thereto shall be directed to the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 or to any other address that the Attorney General may designate.

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