REGISTERED POLICE AND FIRE GROUPS AND FUND RAISERS

You may view a list of registered police and fire groups (also called "public safety organizations") that solicit contributions in Michigan. Most of these groups are not charities. Registration is not an endorsement. An organization is registered if it provides the information required by the Public Safety Organization Act.

Citizens may be contacted by professional fund raisers that are hired and paid by the police or fire organizations to solicit donations. Like the police and fire organizations, the professional fund raisers must also be registered with the Attorney General. Unlike the police and fire groups, however, the professional fund raisers are for-profit businesses.

If you have questions about a public safety organization that has contacted you, call the Charitable Trust Section at (800) 769-4515.

Registered Police and Fire Groups (Adobe Acrobat required. See below.) [revised 8/26/2008]

REGISTERED PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONAL FUND RAISERS

You may view and search a list of public safety professional fund raisers that are registered to solicit donations for police and fire groups. Registration is not an endorsement. Registration occurs if the professional fund raiser has provided the information required by the Attorney General's Office.

A professional fund raiser under the Public Safety Solicitation Act plans, conducts, manages, or carries on drives or campaigns of soliciting contributions for police or fire organizations. Consultants, as well as solicitors, are professional fund raisers.

Before entering into a contract or arrangement with a professional fund raiser, we suggest that you read Attorney General Tips for Hiring a Professional Fund Raiser.

Search List of Registered Public Safety Professional Fund Raisers (Adobe Acrobat required. See below.) [revised 8/26/2008] These professional fund raisers are only registered to solicit on behalf of police or fire organizations.

DISCLAIMER

While every effort is made to keep these lists updated and accurate, errors may occur in data entry or updating information. We will continue to work to increase the utility and functionality of these lists by correcting any errors that may have occurred in our posting of this information. If you notice errors, please contact us so that we can provide the most accurate information possible, both to donors who are making difficult choices about supporting police or fire groups and to the public safety organizations who are considering hiring a professional fund raiser. A call to the Charitable Trust Section may clarify any misunderstanding or discrepancy.