Ahead of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, New York Attorney General Letitia James today released her annual “Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report. The report analyzes data from 2024 charitable fundraising campaigns submitted to the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Charities Bureau by professional fundraisers. The OAG uses this data to protect New Yorkers’ wallets and ensure both donors and charities who choose to work with fundraisers have all the information they need to make informed decisions. The report provides guidance and tips for New York donors, examines trends in the nonprofit sector, and shares details about fundraisers’ performance.
“New Yorkers give generously to charities to support causes they care about, and they should know that their donations are being used responsibly,” said Attorney General James. “Every year my office releases the Pennies for Charity report to help New Yorkers understand where their donations are going. Ahead of the holiday giving season, I encourage everyone to consult my office’s tips for charitable giving to avoid scams and ensure that their hard-earned money is being used for good.”