Thomas More Law Center is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Thomas More Law Center employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thomas More Law 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 12/2023, Thomas More Law Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER IS TO: PRESERVE AMERICA'S JUDEO- CHRISTIAN HERITAGE; DEFEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OF CHRISTIANS; RESTORE TIME-HONORED MORAL AND FAMILY VALUES; PROTECT THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE; PROMOTE A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE AND A FREE SOVEREIGN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE LAW CENTER ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH LITIGATION, EDUCATION, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER, DURING 2023, WAS INVOLVED IN 19 ACTIVE LEGAL MATTERS IN 8 VARIOUS STATES. MEMBERS OF THE THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER PARTICIPATED IN 19 INTERVIEWS, CONFERENCES AND SPEECHES RELATED TO ISSUES OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, TRADITIONAL FAMILY VALUES, AND THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE, AND THE PRESERVATION OF A STRONG AND SOVEREIGN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER ALSO DISTRIBUTED 10 EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE LAW CENTER INCREASED ITS TOTAL NUMBER OF PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS TO 824.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas S Monaghan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas E Brennan Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Thompson Pres & Chief | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $214,616 |
Paul Roney Secretary/tr | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Erin Mersino Employee | 46 | $144,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $13,272 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,053,901 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,095 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,067,173 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $42,271 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,310 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,130,754 |
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. | $241,065 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,915 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $271,490 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,860 |
Payroll taxes | $35,893 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,820 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,189 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,902 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,710 |
Office expenses | $9,567 |
Information technology | $20,750 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,587 |
Travel | $16,789 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $24,466 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,691 |
Insurance | $48,517 |
All other expenses | $16,371 |
Total functional expenses | $1,032,461 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,777,279 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $158,459 |
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 | $559,435 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,302,571 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,797,744 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,557 |
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 | $507,406 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $540,321 |
Total liabilities | $1,108,284 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,689,460 |
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 | $3,797,744 |