Change log
Every database migration applied to CharityFile, and changes to the fees, deadlines, exemptions, penalties and other state facts in our database, with the date of each. The database writes each fact entry itself and refuses a change that does not name who made it. It also refuses to edit or delete an entry, so a correction always appears as a new entry.
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244 database migrations since Apr 24, 2026, and 1115 fact changes since Sep 9, 2026.
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Showing 1 database migration and 18 fact changes affecting MI in exemption.Show all →
Fact changes
Sep 15, 2026
- Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization licensed by the department of human services that serves children and families.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
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“A person that requests a contribution for the relief or benefit of an individual, specified by name at the time of the solicitation, if the contributions collected are turned over to the named beneficiary after deducting reasonable expenses for costs of solicitation, if any, and if all fund-raising functions are carried on by persons that are unpaid, directly or indirectly, for their services.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
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“A charitable organization that does not invite the general public to become a member of the organization and confines solicitation activities to solicitation drives solely among its members, directors, trustees, or their immediate families.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
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“A licensed hospital, hospital-based foundation, or hospital auxiliary that solicits funds solely for 1 or more licensed hospitals.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
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“An educational institution certified by the state board of education.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283
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“A charitable organization that does not intend to solicit and receive and does not actually receive contributions of more than $25,000.00 during any 12-month period if all of its fund-raising functions are carried on by persons that are unpaid for their services”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-283; source quote replaced
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“A nonprofit service organization that is exempt from taxation under a provision of the internal revenue code other than section 501(c)(3), 26 USC 501(c)(3), whose principal purpose is not charitable, but that solicits from time to time funds for a charitable purpose by members of the organization that are not paid for the solicitation. Funds solicited under this subdivision shall be wholly used for the charitable purposes for which they were solicited, and the organization must file with the attorney general a federal form 990 or 990-EZ.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization that does not invite the general public to become a member of the organization and confines solicitation activities to solicitation drives solely among its members, directors, trustees, or their immediate families.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization that does not intend to solicit and receive and does not actually receive contributions of more than $25,000.00 during any 12-month period if all of its fund-raising functions are carried on by persons that are unpaid for their services”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A nonprofit service organization that is exempt from taxation under a provision of the internal revenue code other than section 501(c)(3), 26 USC 501(c)(3), whose principal purpose is not charitable, but that solicits from time to time funds for a charitable purpose by members of the organization that are not paid for the solicitation.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MI exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization licensed by the department of human services that serves children and families.”
Made by: not recorded
Sep 14, 2026
- Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: description Solicitations for the relief or benefit of an individual specifically named at time of solicitation, where contributions collected are turned over to the named beneficiary after deducting reasonable expenses. Per MCL §400.283. Common pattern: GoFundMe-style medical-bill or disaster-relief campaigns for one named person. → A person that requests a contribution for the relief or benefit of an individual specified by name at the time of the solicitation, if the contributions collected are turned over to the named beneficiary after deducting reasonable expenses, and fund-raisers are unpaid (MCL 400.283(a)).; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A person that requests a contribution for the relief or benefit of an individual, specified by name at the time of the solicitation, if the contributions collected are turned over to the named beneficiary after deducting reasonable expenses for costs of solicitation, if any, and if all fund-raising functions are carried on by persons that are unpaid, directly or indirectly, for their services.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: requires filing 1 → 0; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization that does not invite the general public to become a member and confines solicitation activities to solicitation drives solely among its members, directors, trustees, or their immediate families.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: description Duly constituted religious organizations or groups affiliated with and forming an integral part of a religious organization, with current IRS determination letter and no income inurement to any individual. Per MCL §400.272(2). The IRS-determination requirement matters — purely-volunteer religious orgs without 501(c)(3) status do NOT qualify. → A duly constituted religious organization or a group affiliated with and forming an integral part of a religious organization if none of its net income inures to the direct benefit of any individual (MCL 400.272(a)(i)). Definitional exclusion from charitable organization, not MCL 400.272(2) and not a 400.283 exemption.; requires filing 1 → 0; source url https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-400-272 → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A duly constituted religious organization or a group affiliated with and forming an integral part of a religious organization if none of its net income inures to the direct benefit of any individual and if it has received a declaration of current tax exempt status from the United States if it is a religious organization or it or its parent or principal organization has obtained tax exempt status if it is an affiliated group.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: requires filing 1 → 0; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf
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“A licensed hospital, hospital-based foundation, or hospital auxiliary that solicits funds solely for 1 or more licensed hospitals.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: description Educational institutions per MCL §400.283. Filing of CTS-03 Request for Exemption recommended to obtain formal AG determination. → An educational institution certified by the state board of education (MCL 400.283(d)). Current CTS-03: this generally only applies to K-12. Not a generic school exemption.; requires filing 1 → 0; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“An educational institution certified by the state board of education.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: requires filing 1 → 0; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-400/statute-act-169-of-1975/ → https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-169-of-1975.pdf
Source: legislature.mi.gov · send source
“A charitable organization that does not intend to solicit and receive and does not actually receive contributions of more than $25,000.00 during any 12-month period if all of its fund-raising functions are carried on by persons that are unpaid for their services and if the organization makes available to its members and the public a financial statement.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 14, 2026MI exemption: threshold type revenue → contributions
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