This site is sponsored by

 

The Michigan Nonprofit Association has developed this website to help new and already-established charitable organizations comply with federal and state laws and regulations. 

 

First-time visitors should click here for a few tips on how to navigate the large amount of information contained on this website.

 

The information on this website

DOES NOT

provide, or substitute for, legal advice.

 

This Staying Legal MI website IS designed to help charities:

• Distinguish between charities and other nonprofits
• Locate and understand federal and state charity regulations
• Take advantage of benefits provided by federal and state laws
• Clear up common mistakes about the operation & regulation of charities

 

 

 

General Topics

Forming A Charity	Annual Filings	What is a Charity?	Types of Charities
Common Myths	Index of Laws	Charity Records	Other Resources
Employment Laws		Workplace Posters

 

State of Michigan Regulation

Annual Filings	Corporation Requirements	Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activity	Volunteers
Benefits for Charities	Disclosure Requirements	Mergers	Whistleblower Protection
Chapter Status	Dissolving a Charity	Raffles Bingo & Charity Games
Solicitation Registration	Employment Law	Sales Tax Exemption/Obligation
Churches &  Religious Charities	Fundraising & Fundraisers	Unincorporated Associations

 

Federal Regulation

Annual Filings	Dissolving A Charity	Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activity	Volunteers
Benefits of Tax Exempt Status	Donor Advised Funds	Postal Regulations	Whistleblower Protection
Chapters & Group Exemptions	Employment Laws	Private Foundation Rules
Churches & Religious Charities	Financial Accounting & Audits	Raffles, Bingo & Other Games
Copyrights & Trademarks	Fundraising & Solicitations	Scholarship Programs
Disclosure Requirements	IRS Rules & Requirements	Unrelated Business Income Tax