Tri County Public Defenders is located in Houghton, MI. The organization was established in 2019. 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 09/2022, Tri County Public Defenders employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tri County Public Defenders 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 09/2022, Tri County Public Defenders generated $746.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $679.7k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
PROVIDE CRIMINALLY-ACCUSED INDIGENT PERSONS IN BARAGA, HOUGHTON AND KEWEENAW COUNTIES WITH LEGAL DEFENSE THROUGH COMPETENT COUNSEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE CRIMINALLY-ACCUSED INDIGENT PERSONS IN BARAGA, HOUGHTON AND KEWEENAW COUNTIES WITH LEGAL DEFENSE THROUGH COMPETENT COUNSEL. THERE WERE 752 PERSONS SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Wisti President | OfficerTrustee | 0.04 | $0 |
Nels Christopherson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.04 | $0 |
Mario Paoli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.04 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $746,443 |
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 | $746,443 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $746,443 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $423,404 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,000 |
Other employee benefits | $64,856 |
Payroll taxes | $33,210 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,574 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,058 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,825 |
Travel | $3,763 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,486 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,745 |
Insurance | $3,600 |
All other expenses | $7,465 |
Total functional expenses | $679,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,971 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $5,018 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $154,989 |
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 | $222 |
Total liabilities | $222 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $154,767 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $154,989 |
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