Office of the
Attorney General
55 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut
06106
Telephone:
(860) 808-5318
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Charities Information
Consumer Information
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There is, however, help available for some people in this situation and in need of hospital care through "free bed funds" at many major hospitals in Connecticut. Free bed funds are gifts of money or stock donated by generous citizens to hospitals to endow a 'free bed' that can be used to provide medical care for those who cannot afford it. It is not a government program, but a charitable donation administered by the hospital.
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| | | | Tips for Charitable Giving |
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Charitable Giving Tips
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| | | | Donor's Bill of Rights |
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Donor's Bill of Rights, Developed by: American Association of Fund Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education and National Association of Fund Raising Executives.
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Recent Enforcement Activity
Registration Forms
| | Charitable Solicitation Forms |
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The Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act requires that most organizations register with the Department of Consumer Protection if they solicit money for charitable purposes. Registered organizations must also file annual financial reports. In additon, commercial fundraisers for charity must register, post a bond and file certain reports. The Public Charities Unit administers the law.
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| | | | Extension of Time to File |
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If you need any extension of your registration, you must request it in writing before the expiration date of your current registration...
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Telephone Charitable Solicitation Report
Charity Information
| | American Institute of Philanthropy |
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Information about the organization, the charities they rate, and their method of grading charities. Special features focus on top salaries, top-rated groups, and hot topics.Other features include tips for giving wisely, a helpful-hints guide for getting the most for the dollars you donate; answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ); articles relating to charitable giving; and more.
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| | | | BBB Philanthropic Advisory Service |
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Better Business Bureau provides information on how to check out a business or a charity, file a complaint, locate or join a local Better Business Bureau, BBB national programs & services, and business & consumer information.
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| | | | Guidestar |
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Contains financial and programmatic information about charities, including images of their IRS returns. Whether you need financial analysis tools, a quick reference before you donate, or anything in between, GuideStar is for you. There is information for businesses, grantmakers, nonprofits, government, donors, media, and researchers.
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| | | | IRS Exempt Organization Search |
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The official IRS list of organizations that have been designated tax-exempt.
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| | | | Internet Nonprofit Center |
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Presents information on a wide range of topics of interest to leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is based on questions and answers about nonprofit organizations exchanged on the Internet since 1994.
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| | | | Public Notices of Upcoming Charitable Fundraising Campaigns Using Paid Solicitors |
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A recent change to the State Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act will give consumers important advance information about upcoming statewide fundraising campaigns that plan to use paid solicitors.
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