STEP 1: Determining Initial Compliance with the BBB Charity Standards
Charities
that are the subject of a current BBB charity report and charities that
are not that are interested in applying for the seal should contact the
New York Metro BBB Foundation.
Charities that are not the subject of a current report will be asked
to complete a questionnaire and submit related materials so that the
New York Metro BBB Foundation can determine if they meet the BBB
charity standards. The results of New York Metro BBB Foundation
evaluations will be made available to the public and placed on this
website whether or not the charity meets the standards.
STEP 2: Licensing Agreement and Fee Arrangement
New
York charities that meet the BBB charity standards and wish to
participate in the seal program sign a license agreement specifying the
conditions for use of the seal and submit the appropriate annual fee.
Fees are on a sliding scale based on the total amount of public
contributions received in the past year by the entity applying for the
seal. The licensing agreement and the fee schedule are available on this website.
A charity should submit signed license agreement and fee only after
it has been informed that it currently meets the BBB charity standards.
Fees and license agreements submitted before that conclusion is reached
will be returned.
STEP 3: Determining Continuing Compliance with BBB Charity Standards
Generally
once every 2 years, the New York charity will need to complete a full
questionnaire and submit updated supporting documents for a current
review in relation to the BBB charity standards.
The New York Metro BBB Foundation may revisit an existing evaluation
at any time to consider new information that comes to its attention.
The New York Metro BBB Foundation will contact the charity for any
needed clarification and will promptly review the related facts and
circumstances.
If the New York Metro BBB Foundation concludes that a New York
charity seal participant no longer meets the BBB charity standards, the
New York Metro BBB Foundation will terminate the charity’s
participation in the seal program and will publicly announce the
termination.
The New York Metro BBB Foundation encourages New York charities to
distribute information about the BBB charity standards and their
implementation among its staff to help ensure continued compliance with
the standards.