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 2 database migrations and 22 fact changes affecting MS.Show all →
Fact changes
Oct 14, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026MS deadline rule: extension quote added; extension source url none → https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000180c.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Extension requests must be filed online with the Charities Division using the online filing system.”
Made by: CharityFile operator
Sep 23, 2026
- Sep 23, 2026MS penalty: source quote replacedMade by: CharityFile operator
Sep 16, 2026
- Sep 16, 2026MS deadline rule: display form name none → Online Registration Statement
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Extension requests must be filed online with the Charities Division using the online filing system.”
Made by: not recorded
Sep 15, 2026
- Sep 15, 2026MS required attachment: source url none → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verifiedMade by: not recorded
- Sep 15, 2026MS required attachment: source url none → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Charities%20Act%20Rules%20-%20September%202025.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verifiedMade by: not recorded
- Sep 15, 2026MS deadline rule: due event none → prior to any solicitation of contributions
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“prior to any solicitation of contributions, every charitable organization as defined in Section 79-11-501 which solicits or intends to solicit contributions by any means whatsoever shall file a registration statement with, and pay a filing fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to, the Secretary of State.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption added: exemption type religious_institution_excluded; description A bona fide duly constituted religious institution, and a separate group or corporation that forms an integral part of such an institution, is not a charitable organization when it is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, no part of its net income inures to the direct benefit of any individual, and its conduct is primarily supported by government grants or contracts, funds solicited from its own membership and congregations, and fees charged for services rendered. Miss. Code § 79-11-501(a)(iii). This is a definitional exclusion, not a § 79-11-505 Notice of Exemption.; requires filing 0; source url https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; verification status verified
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
““Charitable organization” does not include any bona fide duly constituted religious institutions and such separate groups or corporations which form an integral part of religious institutions, provided that:”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS deadline rule: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-503/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“prior to any solicitation of contributions, every charitable organization as defined in Section 79-11-501 which solicits or intends to solicit contributions by any means whatsoever shall file a registration statement with, and pay a filing fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to, the Secretary of State.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS fee schedule: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-503/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“paying the Fifty Dollar ($50.00) renewal fee on or before the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the close of the charitable organization’s taxable year.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS fee schedule: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-503/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“pay a filing fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to, the Secretary of State.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Any humane society organized under the laws of Mississippi which receives not less than fifty percent (50%) of its annual funding from contracts with counties or municipalities for the care and keeping of estrays”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“All volunteer fire departments or rescue units, rural or otherwise, chartered under the laws and statutes of the State of Mississippi as nonprofit corporations”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Any charitable organization receiving an allocation from an incorporated community chest or united fund, provided such chest or fund is complying with the provisions of Sections 79-11-501 through 79-11-529”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Any other organization which the Secretary of State by rule or order exempts from the registration requirements of this chapter upon finding that (i) such registration is neither necessary in the public interest nor for the protection of contributors, or (ii) such exemption shall further the objectives of compatibility with uniformity among the states.”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Fraternal, patriotic, social, educational, alumni organizations and historical societies when solicitation of contributions is made solely by their membership”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Persons requesting any contributions for the relief or benefit of any individual, specified by name at the time of the solicitation, if the contributions collected are turned over to the named beneficiary”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“All educational institutions that are recognized by the State Board of Education or that are accredited by a regional accrediting association or by an organization affiliated with the National Commission on Accrediting, any foundation having an established identity with any of the aforementioned educational institutions”
Made by: not recorded - Sep 15, 2026MS exemption: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-505/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“($25,000.00) during any twelve-month period ending June 30 of any year or on such other date as prescribed by rule, provided all of its fundraising functions are carried on by persons who are unpaid for such services.”
Made by: not recorded
Sep 14, 2026
- Sep 14, 2026MS required attachment: attachment name IRS Form 990 → IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N; description Most recent 990 filing → IRS forms the organization is required to file for its most recent fiscal year end.; is conditional 0 → 1; condition description none → Organization is required to file IRS forms for its most recent fiscal year endMade by: not recorded
- Sep 14, 2026MS audit threshold: basis annual_contributions → monetary_donations; basis label annual contributions (3-tier per § 79-11-507): audit by independent CPA at >$750K; CPA review at >$250K to ≤$750K; sworn statement only at ≤$250K → monetary donations, unpaid volunteer fundraising only (3-tier per § 79-11-507): independent CPA opinion above $750,000 or if any paid fund-raiser; CPA review $250,000 through $750,000 unpaid; sworn report at or below $250,000 unpaid; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-507/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; source quote replacedMade by: not recorded
- Sep 14, 2026MS penalty: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-529/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/charities/MS%20Regulation%20of%20Charitable%20Solicitations7_2024.pdf; criminal scope organization → both; source quote replacedMade by: not recorded
- Sep 14, 2026MS deadline rule: extension available 0 → 1; extension notes Statute does not authorize extension. Late renewal: organization "shall not continue to solicit contributions" after the missed deadline per § 79-11-503; SoS may impose admin penalty under § 79-11-509. → The Charities Division allows extensions for the same time-frame as the IRS. The request must be filed online before the due date; it is not automatic.; extension conditional on irs 0 → 1; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-11/regulation-of-charitable-solicitations/section-79-11-503/ → https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000180c.pdf; source quote replaced
Source: sos.ms.gov · send source
“Extension requests must be filed online with the Charities Division using the online filing system.”
Made by: not recorded
Applied migrations
April 2026
- Apr 30, 2026
- Apr 29, 2026
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