Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation is located in Jefferson City, MO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation 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, Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation generated $717.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $11,349,883. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR, IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND PROMOTE OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AS ARE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE SUPREME COURT OF MISSOURI FOR EXCLUSIVELY PUBLIC PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF MISSOURI BY PROVIDING CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR.
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO PROMOTE OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY THE MISSOURI SUPREME COURT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Denise Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,800 |
Mike Cherba President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emma Schuering Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Joseph C Blanton Jr Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Heather Hays Member At Large | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Craig Moore Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $654,765 |
Investment income | $58,618 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,895 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $717,278 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,409,394 |
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. | $149,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,135 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $57,230 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,585 |
Other employee benefits | $11,361 |
Payroll taxes | $13,696 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,226 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,755 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,837 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $3,370 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,705,444 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,061,878 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $185,414 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,247,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $777,057 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,470,276 |
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 | $2,247,333 |
Over the last fiscal year, Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation has awarded $2,405,394 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION OF LEGAL AID TO THE POOR. | $731,418 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION OF LEGAL AID TO THE POOR. | $696,738 |
Springfield, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION OF LEGAL AID TO THE POOR. | $673,887 |
Columbia, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION OF LEGAL AID TO THE POOR. | $168,464 |
Springfield, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND BETTERING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM. | $46,629 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT OF THE KANSAS CITY BAR FOUNDATION. | $44,129 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Crown Family Foundation Chicago, IL | $468,729,562 | $19,005,366 |
Christian Community Health Center Chicago, IL | $24,875,996 | $21,223,346 |
Circle Of Life Springdale, AR | $23,639,439 | $20,357,791 |
Jewish Federation Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $156,968,183 | $19,475,995 |
United Way Of The Plains Wichita, KS | $26,271,888 | $15,996,345 |
Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund Chicago, IL | $175,241,348 | $15,696,254 |
Memorial Foundation Inc Belleville, IL | $139,919,506 | $17,553,919 |
United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc Knoxville, TN | $44,188,764 | $10,173,426 |
United Way Of The Mid-South Memphis, TN | $15,939,575 | $10,736,980 |
United Way Of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $28,378,228 | $9,851,005 |
Winning Wheels Inc Prophetstown, IL | $11,909,541 | $13,671,140 |
Heart Of Illinois United Way Inc Peoria, IL | $14,132,248 | $9,955,140 |