Michigan Indian Legal Services Inc is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michigan Indian Legal Services Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Indian Legal Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Michigan Indian Legal Services Inc generated $897.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $765.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIAN INDIVIDUALS AND TRIBES TO FURTHER SELF SUFFICIENCY, OVERCOME DISCRIMINATION, ASSIST TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND PRESERVE INDIAN FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cameron A Fraser Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $85,577 |
Jennifer Beatty President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Stanette Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Zachary Fallstich Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kristen Carlson Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sherry Frazier Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $522,665 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,838 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $800,503 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $96,000 |
Investment income | $263 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $896,995 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,398 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,659 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $425,690 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,390 |
Other employee benefits | $43,281 |
Payroll taxes | $41,036 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,018 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,065 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $37,344 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,117 |
Travel | $5,119 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,823 |
All other expenses | $113 |
Total functional expenses | $765,913 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357,689 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $33,099 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,744 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $397,532 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,267 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $45,155 |
Total liabilities | $64,422 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $283,110 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $397,532 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Michigan Indian Legal Services Inc has recieved totaling $36,224.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Safe & Just Michigan Lansing, MI PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CLEAN SLATE CAMPAIGN | $36,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $224 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |