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Michigan Boating Industries Assoc

EIN 38-1707809 · Commerce Township, MI

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What it says it does

TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BOATING INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND TO COMMUNICATE RELATED ETHICAL ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

THE MICHIGAN BOATING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION PRODUCES THREE BOAT SHOWS: THE DETROIT BOAT SHOW WITH 100 EXHIBITING FIRMS IN ATTENDANCE; THE NOVI BOAT SHOW WITH 81 EXHIBITING FIRMS IN ATTENDANCE; THE METRO BOAT SHOW WITH 100 EXHIBITING FIRMS IN ATTENDANCE. THE BOAT SHOWS ARE PRODUCED AS A SERVICE TO MBIA MEMBERS AND AS A BUYING OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSUMERS. THEY ALSO SERVE TO PROMOTE THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY IN THE METRO DETROIT AND SURROUNDING AREAS BRINGING AWARENESS TO BENEFITS OF BOATING AS A RECREATIONAL PASTIME AND THE AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY MICHIGAN'S 11,000 INLAND LAKES, GREAT LAKES AND RIVERS AND STREAMS.
THE ASSOCIATION UNDERTAKES A NUMBER OF MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS, NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION, AN ANNUAL PRODUCT GUIDE, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, AND COST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS.
THE ASSOCIATION UNDERTAKES GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP FAVORABLE LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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