Civic Intelligence

Montana Innocence Project

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-2603477

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 06, 2021

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

89th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$80,716

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 34.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

88th percentile

103%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$86,546

Up $43,964 (+103%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$39,984

Up $4,158 (+12%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$46,562

Up $39,806 (+589%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Down

$235,529

Down $34,966 (-13%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$231,371

Down $18,781 (-7.5%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$4,158

Down $16,185 (-80%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th 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

2020

Assets$86,546
Liabilities$46,562
Net Assets$39,984
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st 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

2020

Revenue$235,529
Expenses$231,371
Net Income$4,158
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 6, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$238,060
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 works to exonerate the innocent and prevent future wrongful convictions through a combination of free legal assistance, community and clinical education programs, and policy work.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,710$72,312▲ $37,602
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,446$3,447▲ $1
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,891$708▼ $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$42,582$86,546▲ $43,964
Other Assets Total$2,535$10,079▲ $7,544
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$40,918-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,756$5,644▼ $1,112
Total Liabilities$6,756$46,562▲ $39,806
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$35,826$39,984▲ $4,158
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$35,826$39,984▲ $4,158
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$42,582$86,546▲ $43,964

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$708$5,205$5,913
Other Assets Org$10,079--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amy Sings in the TimberExecutive DirectorFT$80,716$80,716

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan WeinbergPast President
Ron WatermanPresident
Randy BishopVice President
Bobbie ZenkerBoard Member
Jordan GrossBoard Member
Larry JentBoard Member
Lars PhillipsBoard Member
Maylinn SmithBoard Member
Peter NeufeldBoard Member
Parker KellySecretary
John LoviTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$237,912
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$148
Other Revenue
$-2,531
All Other Contributions
$199,703
Change in Net Assets
$4,158
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$202,264
Other Expenses$29,107
Total Fundraising Expense$3,956
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$101,669$2,648$1,589$105,906
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$64,573$16,143-$80,716
Payroll Taxes$11,419$2,972$1,251$15,642
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,232-$7,232
Office Expenses$6,009$868$289$7,166
Insurance$910$4,548$606$6,064
Information Technology$2,022$379$126$2,527
Depreciation Depletion$946$177$59$1,182
Travel$1,001--$1,001
Occupancy$504$168-$672
Fees for Services Legal$155--$155
Fees for Services Lobbying$125--$125
Other Expenses$51$9-$60
Conferences and Meetings-$6$36$42
Total Functional Expenses$192,195$35,220$3,956$231,371
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,531
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Refundable Advance - Ppp$40,918
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Amy Sings in the Timber
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-05-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ron Waterman
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Address
305 South 4th East Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59801
Preparer
Matthew K Pritchard CPA
Phone
4067213555
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$86,546
Liabilities
$46,562
Net assets
$39,984
Revenue
$235,529
Expenses
$231,371
Net income
$4,158
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