Montana Justice Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $429.0k
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 09/1980
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 81-0391131
Organization Overview
Montana Justice Foundation is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1980. 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 03/2022, Montana Justice Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Justice Foundation 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 03/2022, Montana Justice Foundation generated $429.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $741.1k during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Montana Justice Foundation has awarded 107 individual grants totaling $5,690,746. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL MONTANANS, ESPECIALLY THE VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED, HAVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES WAYS FOR ATTORNEYS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR PROFESSION AND BETTER THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (IOLTA): A LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. IOLTA GENERATES FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT LEGAL AID, LEGAL EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE QUALITY OF JUSTICE IN MONTANA. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM, THE MJF STRATEGICALLY AND OBJECTIVELY ALLOCATES ITS RESOURCES TO DOZENS OF OUTSTANDING LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & GRANTEE SUPPORT: THE MJF IS A CONVENING FORCE THAT FOSTERS INNOVATION. WITH OUR STRONG TIES TO THE STATE BAR, OUR SOLID RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COURT SYSTEM, AND OUR IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES, THE MJF HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS TO INNOVATIVELY ADDRESS THE COMMON NEEDS AND COLLECTIVE CHALLENGES FACING LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND TACKLE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION & GRANTEE SUPPORT THE MJF REACHES OUT TO MONTANA'S LOCAL COMMUNITIES, CORPORATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AND NEED FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES IN THE STATE.
LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LRAP): THE FOUNDATION MAKES LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEGAL AID LOANS). THIS PROGRAM IS FOR LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MONTANA, AND ASSISTS LEGAL AID LAWYERS WORKING FOR MONTANA LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS BY REDUCING THE BURDEN OF SIGNIFICANT DEBT INCURRED TO FINANCE THEIR LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION. A MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT OF $2,500 PER YEAR MAY BE AWARDED. APPLICANTS MUST MEET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THERE ARE TWO ENROLLMENT PERIODS. THE FIRST ENROLLMENT PERIOD HAS AN APPLICATION DEADLINE OF MAY 15. APPLICANTS APPROVED UNDER THIS ENROLLMENT PERIOD WILL RECEIVE DISBURSEMENTS SEMI-ANNUALLY IN JULY AND JANUARY. THE SECOND ENROLLMENT PERIOD HAS AN APPLICATION DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 15. APPLICANTS APPROVED UNDER THIS ENROLLMENT PERIOD WILL RECEIVE DISBURSEMENTS SEMI-ANNUALLY IN JANUARY AND JULY. THE FOUNDATION EXPECTS TO FORGIVE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE LOANS. ACCORDINGLY, THE OUTSTANDING LOAN BALANCE IS OFFSET BY AN ALLOWANCE. THESE LOANS DO NOT ACCRUE INTEREST.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE: LAW RELATED EDUCATION AND OTHER LAW RELATED PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Niki Zupanic Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,052 |
Margaret Weamer President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Minto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kim Schulke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
W Ryan Jones Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hon David Rice Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $22,950 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $90,062 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,225 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $113,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $252,379 |
| Investment income | $63,652 |
| 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 | $429,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $441,192 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,756 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,803 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,962 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,834 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,354 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,861 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,809 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,387 |
| Advertising and promotion | $40 |
| Office expenses | $13,996 |
| Information technology | $27,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,625 |
| Travel | $2,199 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,072 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,392 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $741,131 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$39,768 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,168,774 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,129,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,272 |
| Grants payable | $443,988 |
| 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 | $450,260 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,625,496 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,250 |
| 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 | $2,129,006 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Montana Justice Foundation has awarded $431,192 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Helena, MT PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $305,567 |
TRUST MONTANA PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $56,250 |
Missoula, MT PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM | $48,750 |
Miles City, MT PURPOSE: RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND MENTORING VOLUNTEERS FOR CASA PROGRAM | $9,500 |
Billings, MT PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $5,625 |
Butte, MT PURPOSE: LEGAL AID | $5,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Montana Justice Foundation has recieved totaling $5,188.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Frontstream Global Fund Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: Use by the organization's general fund | $5,183 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $17,500 |
| Ending Balance | $17,500 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |