Office of the Attorney General., Public Rights Division., Registry of Charitable Trusts

California State Department of Justice

Registers and maintains public files on charitable organizations that are required to report to the Attorney General.

Description:

Registers and maintains public files on charitable organizations that are required to report to the Attorney General. The reports filed by registrants are available for public inspection. Receives complaints concerning public benefit organizations in California and audits reports to determine that charitable assets are being properly administered.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

$.30 a page plus $1 handling fee and mailing costs for copies of public documents.

Audience:

All public beneficiaries of charitable funds administered by charity officers, and all public donors who trust charities to benefit the public as represented

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by mail, fax or email.

Service Wait Estimate:

None.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Statewide