MetaTalk: HEAR YE HEAR YE: 501(c)3 Application In, New Bylaws Out! (opens in new tab)

We are excessively pleased to report that Metafilter Community Foundation has officially applied to the US Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. With this milestone comes shiny new bylaws. Find out what that means for the future of the site and for you as a member.The application officially went in on June 16, 2026. We expect a determination on the application in approximately 180 days, which is the last timeline estimate available from the IRS. That w...