Montana Legal Services Association is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Montana Legal Services Association employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Legal Services Association 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, Montana Legal Services Association generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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
PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME MONTANANS IN NON-CRIMINAL CASES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL CASES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS IN MONTANA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alison Paul Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,556 |
Tara Veazey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Reeves Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alissa L Chambers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Buehler Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon John Larson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,135,921 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $519,320 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,655,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,669 |
Investment income | $2,365 |
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 | $5,662,275 |
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. | $108,697 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,791 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,264,898 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $73,839 |
Other employee benefits | $472,784 |
Payroll taxes | $246,527 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $912,143 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $60,022 |
Information technology | $37,998 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $224,417 |
Travel | $93,530 |
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 | $14,117 |
Insurance | $21,116 |
All other expenses | $5,238 |
Total functional expenses | $5,700,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $795,036 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $807,163 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,687 |
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 | $18,279 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,225 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,141 |
Total assets | $1,685,531 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $437,634 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $191,938 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $521 |
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 | $630,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $580,198 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $475,240 |
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 | $1,685,531 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Montana Legal Services Association has recieved totaling $521,068.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Montana Justice Foundation Helena, MT PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $305,567 |
Haven Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $83,994 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: MONTANA HEALTH JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP | $81,041 |
West Tennessee Legal Services Incorporated Jackson, TN PURPOSE: HOUSING COUNSELING | $45,029 |
Montana Shares Helena, MT PURPOSE: General funding and dsignated funding | $5,275 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $162 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Federal Defender Services Of Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $1,097,638 | $6,429,502 |
Montana Legal Services Association Helena, MT | $1,685,531 | $5,662,275 |
Federal Defenders Of Montana Inc Great Falls, MT | $483,689 | $5,636,727 |
Dakota Plains Legal Services Inc Mission, SD | $760,271 | $2,112,757 |
Legal Services Of North Dakota Bismarck, ND | $1,052,682 | $2,319,514 |
Legal Aid Of Wyoming Inc Cheyenne, WY | $381,070 | $1,665,205 |
State Bar Association Of North Dakota Bismarck, ND | $2,870,908 | $1,491,043 |
Wyoming Guardianship Corporation Cheyenne, WY | $771,912 | $1,044,705 |
Rose Advocates Inc Weiser, ID | $1,062,617 | $958,747 |
Montana Justice Foundation Helena, MT | $2,129,006 | $429,043 |
Immigrant Justice Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $416,862 | $547,520 |
6th Judicial District Casa Program Inc Pocatello, ID | $540,048 | $516,015 |