Indian Law Resource Center
- Assets
- $20.3m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 07/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1121079
Organization Overview
Indian Law Resource Center is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Indian Law Resource Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indian Law Resource Center 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 12/2022, Indian Law Resource Center generated $18.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE AMERICAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDIGENOUS LAND TITLING - RECEIVED A $20 MILLION COMMITMENT FROM KELLOGG FOUNDATION TO RESEARCH LAND TITLING ISSUES AND PROJECTS IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND, IN 2021, BEGAN A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM TO DESIGN AND ESTABLISH AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTE THAT CAN PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP AND ENABLE COMMUNITIES TO SECURE THEIR LAND TITLES AND BRING LANDS UNDER INDIGENOUS OWNERSHIP AT A FASTER PACE THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
GENERAL PROGRAM - PROVIDED LEGAL AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO INDIAN NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES WORKING TO PRESERVE THEIR LANDS, ENVIRONMENTS, CULTURES, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS. EXAMPLES OF OUR BROADER WORK INCLUDE MONITORING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, EFFORTS TO DIGITIZE DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE OF KEY WESTERN SHOSHONE LEADERS, AND CONTINUED COMPILATION OF A HANDBOOK FOR CONSERVATIONISTS TO BUILD COLLABORATION WITH INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE NATIONS.
GUATEMALA/AGUA CALIENTE CASE - PROVIDED LEGAL COUNSEL TO MAYA Q'EQCHI' COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM SECURE THEIR LAND RIGHTS, STOP A MINE FROM EXPANDING INTO THEIR TERRITORIES, AND PROTECT THEM FROM VIOLENCE AND EVICTIONS DUE TO LAND USE AND OWNERSHIP CONFLICTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Armstrong A Wiggins Director Of Dc Office | 40 | $118,414 | |
Leonardo A Crippa Senior Attorney | 40 | $115,235 | |
Robert T Coulter President, Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,953 |
Melanie Benjamin Chair Woman/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lucy Simpson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Dacho Alexander Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $18,774,760 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,774,760 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,106 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,341 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,796,549 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $18,750 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,613 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,315 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $631,368 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,747 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,630 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,642 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64,553 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $81,249 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $176,807 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,664 |
| Information technology | $11,595 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,053 |
| Travel | $21,124 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $888 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $800 |
| Insurance | $12,456 |
| All other expenses | $414 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,392,739 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,696,623 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,522,749 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,526,373 |
| 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 | $2,209 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,153 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $567,729 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,325 |
| Total assets | $20,328,161 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,669 |
| 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 | $64,669 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $962,404 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,301,088 |
| 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 | $20,328,161 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Indian Law Resource Center has awarded $429,269 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER INC PURPOSE: GRANTING AND TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF A (NEARLY) 600-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN OKLAHOMA TO THE GAR CREEK SEMINOLE INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR ITS CEREMONIES AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROJECTS. | $420,269 |
CINNAMON PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: WESTERN SHOSHONE LANGUAGE PRESERVATION PROJECT | $9,000 |