In order to start a nonprofit organization in New Hampshire, you must first register with and report to the Attorney General's office. Applications are available online or at the Attorney General's office. Once a certificate of registration is issued, you must then file annual financial reports with the Attorney General. For more information, Contact: NH Department of Justice

Charitable Trust Unit
33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3591
Fax: (603) 271-2110

For more information about starting a nonprofit organization; including funding, applying for tax exemption, and other New Hampshire requirements; please contact the following organizations:

New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits

This group serves as an advocate, information and education center, and networking resource for New Hampshire nonprofit organizations. They have a very informative website that includes information on tax exemption, processing your application, writing your organization bylaws, and a link to the NH Attorney General's office. They also offer links to other nonprofit resources as well as nonprofit job opportunities.

Contact:

10 Ferry St, Suite 310
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-1947
Fax: (603) 228-5574
Email

 

Continuing Education in Fund Raising (CONFR)

This group helps New Hampshire nonprofits raise money through educational programming that includes conferences, a workshop series, and other specific programs. They also offer advice and strategies in fund raising to help your organization expand.

Contact:

P.O. Box 10153
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 228-6108
Fax: (603) 228-6108
Email

 

The Corporate Fund

The Corporate Fund is a partnership between the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and thirteen New Hampshire corporations. The corporate donors combine a portion of their charitable dollars and put them towards improving the overall management and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations throughout New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation covers all administrative and staff costs, so all of the money collected goes right to the nonprofits. This group awards grants totaling about $15,000 per year. Members include Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Hampshire, AT&T Broadband, BAE Systems, Citizens Bank, Fidelity Foundation, Fleet National Bank, Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Inc., Markem Corporation, NH Charitable Foundation, Northeast Delta Dental, Public Services of New Hampshire, Tyco International Ltd., and Verizon.

Contact:

37 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-4005
Phone: (603) 225-6641
Fax: (603) 225-1700
Email