Welcome to the Charitable Trusts Unit

In 1943, New Hampshire became the first state to create an office dedicated to the oversight of charitable trusts and organizations. Today the mission of the Charitable Trusts Unit (CTU) is to protect the public's interest in the organizations and assets committed to charitable purposes in New Hampshire. We do this through effective registration, education and enforcement.

Resources for…

CTU Forms and Reports…

Contact the CTU

charitabletrusts2@doj.nh.gov
(603) 271-3591

Keep up with What's Happening in the Charitable Sector…

General Materials about Charities

What's New?

COVID-19 and Charities

Resources for New Hampshire Nonprofits dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

The public, and especially donors, should beware of scams relating to COVID-19, including from individuals or fake charities claiming to need assistance. Read this flyer .

The Charitable Trusts Unit has issued an advisory with respect to meetings and filing requirements applicable to charitable organizations, as well as a list of resources for emergency funding .

Please see the Fundraising FAQs for information about fundraising for COVID-19 relief and Guidance Regarding Endowment Funds .

Pending Health Care Transactions

Granite One Health and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

The RiverWoods Company, at Exeter, New Hampshire

Note that the deadlines related to these transactions have been suspended pursuant to Governor's Emergency Order #29. Public hearings will take place related to the Granite One Health and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health transaction within 60 days after the state of emergency is lifted. Notices of hearings of both transactions will be posted on this web page.

New Hampshire Resources...

Secretary of State - Corporations

DRA Municipal Services

IRS Exempt Organizations