New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

Charitable Trusts UnitLaws

Laws relevant for New Hampshire charities.

The main statute that deals with charitable trusts is found at RSA 7:19 through 7:32-l.

The statute that deals with New Hampshire voluntary (nonprofit) corporations is found at RSA ch. 292.

The statute that deals with institutional funds (UPMIFA) is found at RSA ch. 292-B.

The statute that deals with municipal trustees is found at RSA 31:19–38-a. See also RSA ch. 34, 35.

Charitable Trusts Unit
New Hampshire Department of Justice
1 Granite Place South | Concord, NH | 03301
Telephone: 603-271-3591
charitabletrustsunit@doj.nh.gov