Mountain States Legal Foundation

Organization Overview

Mountain States Legal Foundation is located in Lakewood, CO. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mountain States Legal Foundation employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain States Legal 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 12/2021, Mountain States Legal Foundation generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS ENSHRINED IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE USA THROUGH PRO BONO LITIGATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION OR "MSLF") WAS CREATED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, THE RIGHT TO OWN AND USE PROPERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT, AND THE BENEFITS OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. IT LITIGATES ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD PRIVATE COUNSEL OR WHOSE GOALS DO NOT JUSTIFY THE EXPENSE OF PRIVATE COUNSEL. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS VICTORY FOR ITS CLIENTS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF BINDING LEGAL PRECEDENTS THAT WILL BENEFIT MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.


THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGES IN COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE THREATS TO THEIR LIBERTIES PRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED GOVERNMENT ACTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cristen Wohlgemuth
President
$185,139
William Trachman
General Counsel
$147,665
Diane Cleek
Director Of Operations
$102,421
Roger M Cymbaluk
Chairman
$0
Edward R Scott Jr
Treasurer
$0
Richard R Fletcher ESQ
Vice Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,833
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,416,625
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,624
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,419,458
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $104,696
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $33,358
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,557,512

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mountain States Legal Foundation has recieved totaling $325.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Eaves Family Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION

$325
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,306,773
Earnings$185,977
Net Contributions$650
Ending Balance$1,493,400

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