Consent Requirements For New York Nonprofit Corporations
FREE GUIDE TO RECEIVING APPROVAL FROM NEW YORK AGENCIES
When would my Certificate of Incorporation need approval from other agencies in New York State?
If the stated purpose of your non profit corporation is listed below, you must get a written consent from the matching New York State agency.
| Stated Purpose | Agency |
|---|---|
| Care of delinquent, abandoned or neglected children. | Office of Children & Family Services 52 Washington Street Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 473-7793 |
| Elder care. | Department of Health Division of Legal affairs Corning Tower, Room 2482 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12237 (518) 473-3233 |
| Promotion of science, literature, art or history. | Department of Education Office of Counsel State Education Bldg., Room 148 Albany, NY 12234 |
| Hospital or health related services. | Department of Health Division of Legal Affairs Corning Tower, Room 2482 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12237 (518) 473-3233 |
| Operation of mental health facility. | Office of Mental Health Office of Counsel 44 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12229 (518) 474-7700 |
| Operation of substance abuse program | Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Bureau of Certification 1450 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203-3526 (518) 485-2251 |
How do I get approval for my New York Non Profit Organization?
You will need to contact the correct agency listed above and ask about the procedures and fees. Typically, you simply write a letter to the agency requesting the written consent, signed by the proper commissioner. If you need approval from the New York Department of Education, they have a form to download, fill out and send back to them with a $10 fee. When you hire ‘Northwest’ you can find it in your online account!
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