Indian Law Resource Center
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 07/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Indian Law Resource Center generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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 ADVANCE JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE AMERICAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAM - PROVIDED LEGAL AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO INDIAN NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES WORKING TO PRESERVE THEIR LANDS, ENVIRONMENTS, CULTURES, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021 INCLUDED 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. ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE ASSINIBOINE AND GROS VENTRE TRIBES IN MONTANA IN A LAWSUIT TO STOP MINERAL EXPLORATION ON LANDS ADJACENT TO THE FORT BELKNAP RESERVATION THAT THREATENS TO RETURN GOLD MINING TO THE REGION AND THAT COULD EXACERBATE WATER POLLUTION CAUSED BY THE FORMER ZORTMAN AND LANDUSKY GOLD MINES.
BRAZIL - WORKED WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION TO THREATS FACED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON. ENGAGED UNITED NATIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERTS/MECHANISMS TO PRESS BRAZIL TO ADDRESS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON.
INDIGENOUS LAND TITLING - RESEARCHED LAND TITLING ISSUES AND PROJECTS IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND, IN 2021, BEGAN TO PLAN 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Armstrong A Wiggins Director Of Dc Office | 40 | $117,368 | |
Leonardo A Crippa Senior Attorney | 40 | $114,198 | |
Robert T Coulter President, Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $114,148 |
Melanie Benjamin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Terri Henry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lucy Simpson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $140,862 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,260,307 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,106 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,401,169 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,757 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,840 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,010 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,436,855 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $429,269 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $171,825 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,878 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,216 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $577,319 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,453 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,320 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,818 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,435 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,556 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $173,499 |
| Advertising and promotion | $400 |
| Office expenses | $12,525 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,956 |
| Travel | $18,157 |
| 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 | $9,582 |
| All other expenses | $682 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,780,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,703 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,863,997 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $167,400 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,130 |
| 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 | $2,645 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,424 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $652,961 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,325 |
| Total assets | $3,064,585 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,475 |
| 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 | $106,475 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $780,219 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,177,891 |
| 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 | $3,064,585 |
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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Indian Law Resource Center has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James And Katherine Clark Foundation Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS TO COMBAT RACISM AND OPPRESSION, TO PROTECT THEIR LANDS AND ENVIRONMENT, TO PROTECT THEIR CULTURES AND WAYS OF LIFE, TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GENUINE SELF-GOVERNMENT, AND TO REALIZE THEIR OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS. | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $794,491 |
| Earnings | $24,631 |
| Net Contributions | $1,000 |
| Ending Balance | $820,122 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Compassion And Choices Littleton, CO | $27,407,653 | $22,133,831 |
Legal Aid Center Of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | $66,332,477 | $24,434,889 |
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association Seattle, WA | $7,164,922 | $17,009,664 |
Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | $64,723,035 | $17,548,546 |
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Seattle, WA | $18,304,334 | $18,513,201 |
Gorongosa Project Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $3,847,496 | $13,001,968 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | $57,896,259 | $9,471,494 |
Montana Conservation Corps Inc Bozeman, MT | $4,142,418 | $9,071,371 |
Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | $8,657,410 | $7,369,700 |
Prolife Across America Minneapolis, MN | $814,043 | $5,414,383 |
Pride Foundation Seattle, WA | $48,670,409 | $8,851,157 |
Pacer Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $21,919,287 | $6,559,518 |