Civic Intelligence

Montana Innocence Project

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 26-2603477

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.MTINNOCENCEPROJECT.ORG
PO Box 7607Missoula, MT 59807

(406) 243-6698

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

24th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$72,150

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$21,248

Down $28,141 (-57%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$15,483

Down $27,663 (-64%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$5,765

Down $478 (-7.7%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$271,121

Up $55,690 (+26%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$298,784

Down $1,991 (-0.7%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$27,663

Up $57,681 (+68%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2015: $133,320Liabilities 2015: $5,015Net Assets 2015: $128,3052015Assets 2016: $134,126Liabilities 2016: $5,636Net Assets 2016: $128,4902016Assets 2017: $49,389Liabilities 2017: $6,243Net Assets 2017: $43,1462017Assets 2018: $21,248Liabilities 2018: $5,765Net Assets 2018: $15,4832018Assets 2019: $42,582Liabilities 2019: $6,756Net Assets 2019: $35,8262019Assets 2020: $86,546Liabilities 2020: $46,562Net Assets 2020: $39,9842020Assets 2021: $113,222Liabilities 2021: $6,001Net Assets 2021: $107,2212021Assets 2022: $104,161Liabilities 2022: $6,089Net Assets 2022: $98,0722022Assets 2023: $122,657Liabilities 2023: $7,252Net Assets 2023: $115,4052023Assets 2024: $27,284Liabilities 2024: $10,614Net Assets 2024: $16,6702024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$21,248
Liabilities$5,765
Net Assets$15,483
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $278,246Expenses 2015: $243,328Net Income 2015: $34,9182015Revenue 2016: $263,697Expenses 2016: $263,512Net Income 2016: $1852016Revenue 2017: $215,431Expenses 2017: $300,775Net Income 2017: -$85,3442017Revenue 2018: $271,121Expenses 2018: $298,784Net Income 2018: -$27,6632018Revenue 2019: $270,495Expenses 2019: $250,152Net Income 2019: $20,3432019Revenue 2020: $235,529Expenses 2020: $231,371Net Income 2020: $4,1582020Revenue 2021: $363,601Expenses 2021: $296,364Net Income 2021: $67,2372021Revenue 2022: $342,241Expenses 2022: $351,390Net Income 2022: -$9,1492022Revenue 2023: $428,985Expenses 2023: $411,652Net Income 2023: $17,3332023Revenue 2024: $595,959Expenses 2024: $694,694Net Income 2024: -$98,7352024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$271,121
Expenses$298,784
Net Income-$27,663
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$273,465
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Montana Innocence Project works to exonerate the innocent and prevent future wrongful convictions through a combination of free legal assistance, community education, and policy work.

The montana innocence project is dedicated to exonerating the innocent and preventing wrongful convictions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$17,193$7,414▼ $9,779
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,209$7,340▲ $3,131
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,257$3,074▼ $1,183
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$49,389$21,248▼ $28,141
Other Assets Total$23,730$3,420▼ $20,310
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,243$5,765▼ $478
Total Liabilities$6,243$5,765▼ $478
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$43,146$15,483▼ $27,663
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$43,146$15,483▼ $27,663
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$49,389$21,248▼ $28,141

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,074$2,839$5,913
Other Assets Org$3,420--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lisa Mecklenberg JacksonExecutive DirectorFT$72,150$72,150

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan WeinbergPast President
Ron WatermanPresident
Andrew King-reisVice President
Bart EricksonBoard Member
Clem WorkBoard Member
Dan DonovanBoard Member
John LoviBoard Member
Larry JentBoard Member
Peter NeufeldBoard Member
Randy BishopBoard Member
Parker KellySecretary
Frank SweeneyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$266,812
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$208
Other Revenue
$4,101
All Other Contributions
$225,340
Change in Net Assets
$-27,663
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$235,809
Other Expenses$62,975
Total Fundraising Expense$5,680
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$139,027$2,716$2,716$144,459
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,720$14,430-$72,150
Payroll Taxes$14,016$3,648$1,536$19,200
Office Expenses$7,413$1,232$411$9,056
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,600-$8,600
All Other Expenses$6,670$120-$6,790
Insurance$925$4,626$616$6,167
Travel$5,633$3-$5,636
Other Expenses$2,446$1,263-$2,446
Depreciation Depletion$946$177$59$1,182
Fees for Services Legal$603--$603
Information Technology$474$89$30$593
Occupancy$315$105-$420
Conferences and Meetings-$51$312$363
Fees for Services Lobbying$316--$316
Total Functional Expenses$256,044$37,060$5,680$298,784
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$6,445
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,344
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Year End Giving$33,435---
Total Events$33,435---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A copy is reviewed by the executive director prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“As required by the montana innocence project's bylaws (article 9, section 6) every year all directors of the organization shall sign a statement affirming that they have received, read, and understood the montana innocence project's conflict of interest policy, and that they agree to comply with the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The montana innocence project executive board suggests compensation levels for employees, and the full board approves the amount.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Innocence Project
EIN
26-2603477
Phone
4062436698
Address
PO BOX 7607, MISSOULA, MT 59807

Signing Officer

Name
Frank Knaack
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2019-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ron Waterman
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
5
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Address
305 South 4th East Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59801
Preparer
Rebecca Dettmann CPA
Phone
4067213555
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Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$21,248
Liabilities
$5,765
Net assets
$15,483
Revenue
$271,121
Expenses
$298,784
Net income
-$27,663
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.11$0.17$5.96$6.95$0.99
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.07$1.15$4.29$4.12$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.06$0.98$3.42$3.51$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.06$1.07$3.64$2.96$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.47$0.40$2.36$2.31$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.07$0.36$2.70$2.50$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.06$0.15$2.71$2.99$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.06$0.43$2.15$3.01$0.85
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.06$1.28$2.64$2.64$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.05$1.28$2.78$2.43$0.35