Montana Trial Lawyers Association is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Montana Trial Lawyers Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Trial Lawyers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Montana Trial Lawyers Association generated $417.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $428.3k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A MEMBER ORGANIZATION FOR MONTANA ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT LITIGANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONTANA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS MONTANA'S PREMIER CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS; ACTIVELY INFORMS, EDUCATES AND LOBBIES ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PRESERVE THE CIVIL JURY TRIAL SYSTEM AND ON OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR CLIENTS; AND PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ENABLE ITS MEMBERS TO EXCEL IN THEIR PROFESSION AND IN THEIR SERVICE TO THEIR CLIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allen Smith Jr Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $107,036 |
John Heenan Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Stalpes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Fox President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacy Tempel-Stjohn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anders Blewett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $245,041 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,374 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $265,415 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $152,051 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $417,476 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,500 |
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. | $136,719 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $61,363 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,562 |
Other employee benefits | $18,414 |
Payroll taxes | $14,333 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,261 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,628 |
Information technology | $6,552 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,442 |
Travel | $375 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,338 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $487 |
Insurance | $1,352 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $428,308 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,667 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $123,639 |
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 | $864 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $206,170 |
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 | $206,170 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $206,170 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Montana Trial Lawyers Association has recieved totaling $14,160.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Association For Justice Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS | $14,160 |
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Idaho State Police Association Lowman, ID | $1,333,264 | $479,647 |
Montana Police Protective Association Billings, MT | $872,043 | $378,652 |
National Association Of Government Employees Boise, ID | $188,070 | $184,031 |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association Cheyenne, WY | $210,602 | $353,495 |
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Boise, ID | $278,809 | $288,683 |
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Idaho Conservation Officers Association Meridian, ID | $256,861 | $184,816 |