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Thomas More Law Center

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-3448297

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 01, 2024

Organization ProfileTHOMASMORE.ORG
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr PO Box 393Ann Arbor, MI 48106

(734) 827-2001

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

59th percentile

8.7%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$219,150

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-0.8%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-74%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,797,744

Down $30,012 (-0.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,689,460

Up $203,916 (+8.2%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,108,284

Down $233,928 (-17%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,130,754

Down $3,152,731 (-74%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$1,032,461

Down $2,877,020 (-74%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$98,293

Down $275,711 (-74%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2010: $1,315,736Liabilities 2010: $1,928,827Net Assets 2010: -$613,0912010Assets 2011: $861,257Liabilities 2011: $1,752,585Net Assets 2011: -$891,3282011Assets 2012: $1,266,506Liabilities 2012: $1,694,881Net Assets 2012: -$428,3752012Assets 2013: $1,811,755Liabilities 2013: $1,614,070Net Assets 2013: $197,6852013Assets 2014: $2,061,770Liabilities 2014: $1,548,774Net Assets 2014: $512,9962014Assets 2015: $2,273,801Liabilities 2015: $1,496,007Net Assets 2015: $777,7942015Assets 2016: $2,261,684Liabilities 2016: $1,344,730Net Assets 2016: $916,9542016Assets 2017: $2,263,794Liabilities 2017: $1,257,177Net Assets 2017: $1,006,6172017Assets 2018: $1,899,001Liabilities 2018: $1,174,633Net Assets 2018: $724,3682018Assets 2019: $2,006,107Liabilities 2019: $1,034,516Net Assets 2019: $971,5912019Assets 2020: $2,242,280Liabilities 2020: $1,053,261Net Assets 2020: $1,189,0192020Assets 2021: $3,028,573Liabilities 2021: $794,154Net Assets 2021: $2,234,4192021Assets 2022: $3,827,756Liabilities 2022: $1,342,212Net Assets 2022: $2,485,5442022Assets 2023: $3,797,744Liabilities 2023: $1,108,284Net Assets 2023: $2,689,4602023Assets 2024: $3,565,217Liabilities 2024: $815,838Net Assets 2024: $2,749,3792024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,797,744
Liabilities$1,108,284
Net Assets$2,689,460
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $1,468,241Expenses 2010: $1,395,914Net Income 2010: $72,3272010Revenue 2011: $1,251,584Expenses 2011: $1,505,064Net Income 2011: -$253,4802011Revenue 2012: $1,641,607Expenses 2012: $1,378,329Net Income 2012: $263,2782012Revenue 2013: $1,899,541Expenses 2013: $1,482,073Net Income 2013: $417,4682013Revenue 2014: $1,977,230Expenses 2014: $1,691,019Net Income 2014: $286,2112014Revenue 2015: $2,313,624Expenses 2015: $1,981,348Net Income 2015: $332,2762015Revenue 2016: $1,627,651Expenses 2016: $1,530,719Net Income 2016: $96,9322016Revenue 2017: $1,823,982Expenses 2017: $1,799,459Net Income 2017: $24,5232017Revenue 2018: $1,765,682Expenses 2018: $1,964,084Net Income 2018: -$198,4022018Revenue 2019: $1,725,572Expenses 2019: $1,614,792Net Income 2019: $110,7802019Revenue 2020: $1,543,695Expenses 2020: $1,370,183Net Income 2020: $173,5122020Revenue 2021: $2,036,910Expenses 2021: $1,013,577Net Income 2021: $1,023,3332021Revenue 2022: $4,283,485Expenses 2022: $3,909,481Net Income 2022: $374,0042022Revenue 2023: $1,130,754Expenses 2023: $1,032,461Net Income 2023: $98,2932023Revenue 2024: $1,126,714Expenses 2024: $1,135,469Net Income 2024: -$8,7552024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,130,754
Expenses$1,032,461
Net Income$98,293
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,105,374
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public interest law firm dedicated to educate and defend the citizens of the united states with respect to their constitutional rights and liberties and, in furtherance thereof, to conduct scholarly research, and publish writings.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,006,929$1,777,279▼ $229,650
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,133,651$1,302,571▲ $168,920
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$687,176$559,435▼ $127,741
Loans From Officers Directors$642,828$507,406▼ $135,422
Accounts Receivable-$158,459-
Total Assets$3,827,756$3,797,744▼ $30,012
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$659,531$540,321▼ $119,210
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$39,853$60,557▲ $20,704
Total Liabilities$1,342,212$1,108,284▼ $233,928
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,485,544$2,689,460▲ $203,916
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,485,544$2,689,460▲ $203,916
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,827,756$3,797,744▼ $30,012

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$541,439$112,978$654,417
Equipment$17,996$79,100$97,096

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$1,133,651-▲ $143,891-$1,277,542
2022$1,223,045-▼ $89,394-$1,133,651
2021$1,059,357$23,468▲ $140,210-$1,223,045
2020$984,816$208▲ $74,333-$1,059,357
2019$807,601$212▲ $177,003-$984,816
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Richard ThompsonPres & ChiefFT$214,616$4,534$219,150
Richard ThompsonPres & Chief Counsel-$214,616$4,534$219,150
Erin MersinoEmployeeFT$144,000$569$144,569

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas E Brennan JrDirector
Thomas S MonaghanDirector
Paul RoneySecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,067,173
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$63,581
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,053,901
Change in Net Assets
$98,293

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$29,095Fair Market Value (FMV) and Actual Costs
Total Noncash Contributions3$29,095-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,130,754
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$105,623
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,236,377
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,130,754
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$559,308
Other Expenses$473,153
Total Fundraising Expense$13,010
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$253,682$17,808-$271,490
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$219,150$21,915-$241,065
Occupancy$131,352$14,759$1,476$147,587
Insurance$37,993$6,696$3,828$48,517
Payroll Taxes$33,111$2,782-$35,893
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,189-$33,189
Interest$24,466--$24,466
Information Technology$18,675$2,075-$20,750
Travel$16,789--$16,789
All Other Expenses$11,477$1,086$3,808$16,371
Other Employee Benefits$10,018$842-$10,860
Depreciation Depletion$8,625$969$97$9,691
Office Expenses$8,482$721$364$9,567
Fees for Services Other$4,812$1,090-$5,902
Fees for Services Management$5,369$451-$5,820
Other Expenses$2,376$791$3,437$5,813
Advertising$5,710--$5,710
Total Functional Expenses$2,376$105,174$13,010$2,376

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,032,461
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,032,461
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,032,461
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
DOMINO'S FARMS CORPOwnerThomas MonaghanNo-
DOMINO'S FARMS OFFICE PARKOwnerThomas MonaghanNo-
The Ave Maria FoundationDirectorThomas MonaghanNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$642,828$507,406▼ $135,422
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability - Lt$412,453
Lease Liability - St$127,868
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The organization is organized under a stock basis. All stock is owned by richard thompson who is a board member and officer of the corporation.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The existing board members may elect other board members not to exceed nine members in total.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

“Thomas s monaghan thomas e brennan jr paul roney”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is provided to all targeted members responsible for the preparation and filing of the return and given several days to review for their input. All input is discussed extensively prior to filing with the president and chief counsel.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The president and chief counsel is an attorney and is bound by canons for professional conduct of lawyers as adopted by the american bar association to disclose any conflict of interest. Disclosure of conflict of interest is required according to the by-laws and is monitored by tmlc.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The ceo/president and chief counsel's compensation is determined by the board members and officers. Compensation for all staff and key employees is reviewed annually and approved as a budget line item by an officer and the ceo/president and chief counsel.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The ceo/president and chief counsel's compensation is determined by the board members and officers. Compensation for all staff and key employees is reviewed annually and approved as a budget line item by an officer and the ceo/president and chief counsel.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 17

“Maine, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, north carolina, north dakota, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, nevada, new york, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia, washington, wisconsin, west virginia”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents that are required to be made available to the general public are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Thomas More Law Center
EIN
38-3448297
Phone
7348272001
Address
24 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DR PO BOX 393, ANN ARBOR, MI 48106

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Thompson
Title
Pres & Chief Counsel
Phone
7349304512
Signed
2024-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard Thompson
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
7
Volunteers
824

Preparer

Firm
Myler & Szczypka Pc
Address
PO BOX 435, ANN ARBOR, MI 48106
Preparer
K G Szczypka
Phone
7349305500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Public interest law firm dedicated to educate and defend the citizens of the united states with respect to their constitutional rights and liberties and, in furtherance thereof, to conduct scholarly research, and publish writings.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“The board designated funds are set aside to provide a reserve to cover a period of unexpected operating deficits of the organization.”

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization is a not-for-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The organization has adopted the provisions of fasb asc 740-10. The adoption of fasb asc 740-10 has not resulted in any changes in tax provisions. There are no known federal or state tax contingencies.”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XIII

“Part xiii - supplemental financial information the organization's federal return of organization exempt from income tax (form 990). The years 2022, 2021, and 2020 remain open to examination by the irs. In evaluating the organization's tax provisions, the organization believes that its estimates are appropriate based on current facts and circumstances.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0ATTORNEY FEES 2,953,631 PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS 137,000 ERC INCOME 158,459
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1PART II, SECTION B, LINE 10, OTHER INCOME OTHER INCOME REPRESENTS ATTORNEY FEES AWARDED BY COURT DECISIONS, PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS, AND ERC INCOME.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE SET ASIDE TO PROVIDE A RESERVE TO COVER A PERIOD OF UNEXPECTED OPERATING DEFICITS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740-10. THE ADOPTION OF FASB ASC 740-10 HAS NOT RESULTED IN ANY CHANGES IN TAX PROVISIONS. THERE ARE NO KNOWN FEDERAL OR STATE TAX CONTINGENCIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PART XIII - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990). THE YEARS 2022, 2021, AND 2020 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS. IN EVALUATING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX PROVISIONS, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT ITS ESTIMATES ARE APPROPRIATE BASED ON CURRENT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0DOMINO'S FARMS CORP
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1DOMINO'S FARMS OFFICE PARK
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm2THE AVE MARIA FOUNDATION
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt2DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0THOMAS MONAGHAN
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1THOMAS MONAGHAN
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc2THOMAS MONAGHAN
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THOMAS S MONAGHAN IS AN UNPAID DIRECTOR OF THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER (TMLC). THOMAS S MONAGHAN IS ALSO THE OWNER OF DOMINO'S FARMS CORPORATION EIN 38- 2689370. PAUL RONEY IS AN OFFICER OF BOTH TMLC AND DOMINO'S FARMS CORPORATION. TMLC PAID DOMINO'S FARMS CORPORATION FOR POSTAGE, SHIPPING, TELEPHONE AND OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES. THOMAS S MONAGHAN IS AN UNPAID DIRECTOR OF THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER. THOMAS S MONAGHAN IS ALSO THE OWNER OF DOMINO'S FARMS OFFICE PARK, LLC, EIN 38- 2766214. TMLC LEASES OFFICE SPACE FROM DOMINO'S FARMS OFFICE PARK AT OR BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE. PAUL RONEY IS AN EMPLOYEE OF DOMINO'S FARMS OFFICE PARK, LLC AND AN UNPAID OFFICER OF TMLC. THOMAS S MONAGHAN IS AN UNPAID DIRECTOR OF THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER. PAUL RONEY IS AN UNPAID OFFICER OF TMLC. MR. MONAGHAN AND MR. RONEY ARE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE AVE MARIA FOUNDATION, EIN 38-2514364. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TO TMLC FOR A FEE. TMLC AND THE FOUNDATION HAVE A LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT AT AN INTEREST RATE AT OR BELOW MARKET RATES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO EDUCATE AND DEFEND THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES AND, IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF, TO CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND PUBLISH WRITINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED UNDER A STOCK BASIS. ALL STOCK IS OWNED BY RICHARD THOMPSON WHO IS A BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXISTING BOARD MEMBERS MAY ELECT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS NOT TO EXCEED NINE MEMBERS IN TOTAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THOMAS S MONAGHAN THOMAS E BRENNAN JR PAUL RONEY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL TARGETED MEMBERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE RETURN AND GIVEN SEVERAL DAYS TO REVIEW FOR THEIR INPUT. ALL INPUT IS DISCUSSED EXTENSIVELY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL IS AN ATTORNEY AND IS BOUND BY CANONS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF LAWYERS AS ADOPTED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED ACCORDING TO THE BY-LAWS AND IS MONITORED BY TMLC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. COMPENSATION FOR ALL STAFF AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND APPROVED AS A BUDGET LINE ITEM BY AN OFFICER AND THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. COMPENSATION FOR ALL STAFF AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND APPROVED AS A BUDGET LINE ITEM BY AN OFFICER AND THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEVADA, NEW YORK, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, WEST VIRGINIA
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9GOVERNING DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,797,744
Liabilities
$1,108,284
Net assets
$2,689,460
Revenue
$1,130,754
Expenses
$1,032,461
Net income
$98,293
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.82$2.75$1.13$1.14$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$1.11$2.69$1.13$1.03$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$1.34$2.49$4.28$3.91$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.79$2.23$2.04$1.01$1.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$1.05$1.19$1.54$1.37$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$1.03$0.97$1.73$1.61$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$1.17$0.72$1.77$1.96$0.20
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$1.26$1.01$1.82$1.80$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$1.34$0.92$1.63$1.53$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.27$1.50$0.78$2.31$1.98$0.33
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.06$1.55$0.51$1.98$1.69$0.29
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.81$1.61$0.20$1.90$1.48$0.42
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.27$1.69$0.43$1.64$1.38$0.26
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$1.75$0.89$1.25$1.51$0.25
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.32$1.93$0.61$1.47$1.40$0.07