Civic Intelligence

Montana Justice Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 81-0391131

Apr 01, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 02, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.MTJUSTICE.ORG
P O Box 9169Missoula, MT 59807-9169

(406) 523-3920

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

6th percentile

-56%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$91,266

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.8% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,577,788

Down $176,802 (-10%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$1,508,425

Down $190,851 (-11%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$69,363

Up $14,049 (+25%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$353,708

Down $250,039 (-41%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$550,224

Down $19,985 (-3.5%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$196,516

Down $230,054 (-686%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $683,501Liabilities 2011: $15,006Net Assets 2011: $668,4952011Assets 2012: $565,470Liabilities 2012: $18,244Net Assets 2012: $547,2262012Assets 2013: $1,964,794Liabilities 2013: $60,472Net Assets 2013: $1,904,3222013Assets 2014: $1,754,590Liabilities 2014: $55,314Net Assets 2014: $1,699,2762014Assets 2015: $1,577,788Liabilities 2015: $69,363Net Assets 2015: $1,508,4252015Assets 2016: $1,606,256Liabilities 2016: $6,196Net Assets 2016: $1,600,0602016Assets 2017: $2,812,810Liabilities 2017: $73,215Net Assets 2017: $2,739,5952017Assets 2018: $3,148,267Liabilities 2018: $408,976Net Assets 2018: $2,739,2912018Assets 2019: $3,013,170Liabilities 2019: $370,992Net Assets 2019: $2,642,1782019Assets 2020: $2,456,395Liabilities 2020: $370,767Net Assets 2020: $2,085,6282020Assets 2021: $2,640,313Liabilities 2021: $706,928Net Assets 2021: $1,933,3852021Assets 2022: $2,129,006Liabilities 2022: $450,260Net Assets 2022: $1,678,7462022Assets 2023: $3,866,493Liabilities 2023: $415,446Net Assets 2023: $3,451,0472023Assets 2024: $4,632,202Liabilities 2024: $2,063Net Assets 2024: $4,630,1392024Assets 2025: $6,246,428Liabilities 2025: $2,061Net Assets 2025: $6,244,3672025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,577,788
Liabilities$69,363
Net Assets$1,508,425
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $444,2042011Expenses 2012: $488,5232012Expenses 2013: $392,4532013Revenue 2014: $603,747Expenses 2014: $570,209Net Income 2014: $33,5382014Revenue 2015: $353,708Expenses 2015: $550,224Net Income 2015: -$196,5162015Revenue 2016: $599,151Expenses 2016: $433,106Net Income 2016: $166,0452016Revenue 2017: $1,619,958Expenses 2017: $576,448Net Income 2017: $1,043,5102017Revenue 2018: $905,689Expenses 2018: $933,839Net Income 2018: -$28,1502018Revenue 2019: $637,855Expenses 2019: $778,167Net Income 2019: -$140,3122019Revenue 2020: $626,032Expenses 2020: $929,820Net Income 2020: -$303,7882020Revenue 2021: $534,657Expenses 2021: $849,730Net Income 2021: -$315,0732021Revenue 2022: $429,043Expenses 2022: $741,131Net Income 2022: -$312,0882022Revenue 2023: $2,573,296Expenses 2023: $583,985Net Income 2023: $1,989,3112023Revenue 2024: $1,481,112Expenses 2024: $1,723,067Net Income 2024: -$241,9552024Revenue 2025: $2,859,538Expenses 2025: $1,187,548Net Income 2025: $1,671,9902025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$353,708
Expenses$550,224
Net Income-$196,516
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 2, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$353,708
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To achieve equal access to justice for all montanans through effective funding and leadership.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,229,427$1,394,224▲ $164,797
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$416,778--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$93,115$165,565▲ $72,450
Accounts Receivable$8,440$11,158▲ $2,718
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,870$5,870▲ $1,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,960$971▼ $989
Total Assets$1,754,590$1,577,788▼ $176,802
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$55,314$69,363▲ $14,049
Total Liabilities$55,314$69,363▲ $14,049
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,696,214$1,502,355▼ $193,859
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,062$6,070▲ $3,008
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,699,276$1,508,425▼ $190,851
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,754,590$1,577,788▼ $176,802

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$971$7,129$8,100
Other Securities$1,394,224--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amy Sings in the TimberFormer Executive DirectorFT$75,000$16,266$91,266
Kate KuykendallExecutive DirectorFT$38,828$4,044$42,872

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robin Amber MeguirePresident
Joella BloomgrenVice President
Andrew SuenramTrustee
Ashley BurlesonTrustee
Caitlin OverlandTrustee
Carl MendenhallTrustee
Christopher ManosTrustee
Don MacintyreTrustee
Don MurrayTrustee
Hon Beth BakerTrustee
Hon David RiceTrustee
Hon Katherrine BidegaryTrustee
J Devlan GeddesTrustee
Karen FaggTrustee
Michele RobinsonTrustee
Mike LambTrustee
Stefan KolisTrustee
W Ryan JonesSecretary
Robert MintoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$291,264
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$62,089
Other Revenue
$355
All Other Contributions
$291,264
Change in Net Assets
$-196,516
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$250,250
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$163,330
Other Expenses$136,644
Total Fundraising Expense$21,996
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$236,000--$236,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$75,084$47,032$6,270$128,386
Fees for Services Other$39,487$26,720$2,789$68,996
Other Employee Benefits$14,208$8,435$914$23,557
Travel$11,869$5,315$569$17,753
Grants to Domestic Individuals$14,250--$14,250
Occupancy$4,891$3,215$356$8,462
Payroll Taxes$4,377$3,420$422$8,219
Fees for Services Accounting$3,346$2,679$279$6,304
All Other Expenses$2,945$1,820$256$5,021
Pension Plan Contributions$1,690$1,320$158$3,168
Information Technology$1,632$1,322$154$3,108
Other Expenses$1,524$847$160$2,531
Insurance$1,098$348$19$1,465
Depreciation Depletion$515$445$29$989
Office Expenses$277$170$40$487
Total Functional Expenses$421,076$107,152$21,996$550,224
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Montana Legal Services AssociationHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$178,800
Eastern Montana CasagalHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$9,200
Montana Fair HousingButte, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$8,000
Community Mediation CenterBozeman, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$7,000
Yellowstone CasaBillings, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,500
Casa of KalispellKalispell, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,000
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
Robert W MintoMontana Justice Foundation Board Memeber and Shareholder of Alps, Corp.PEAK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LTD, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ALPS CORPORATION MANAGES THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRACTS WITH ALPS TO PROVIDE IT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES, RENT FOR PARKING, STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE.No$24,073
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Section B, Line 11

“The organization's governing body reviews the form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“At each annual retreat of the board of directors and staff, directors and staff review any potential conflicts of interest that might exist among themselves and any organizations with which they are affiliated. All directors and staff sign statements disclaiming any conflicts of interest or fully describe any that do exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive committee of the board of directors meets annually to review the performance of the organization's executive director. The committee reviews the salary levels of similarly situated executive directors in order to establish compensation and performance guidelines. The executive committee recommends salary figures to the full board in executive session, where the salary amount is decided in the absence of the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization makes its governing documents available on the organization's website and upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the organization's website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Justice Foundation
EIN
81-0391131
Phone
4065233920
Address
P O BOX 9169, MISSOULA, MT 59807-9169

Signing Officer

Name
Kate Kuykendall
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4065233920
Signed
2015-11-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kate Kuykendall
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
78

Preparer

Firm
Anderson Zurmuehlen & Co Pc
Address
PO BOX 2368, MISSOULA, MT 59806
Preparer
Shirlee Walker CPA
Phone
4067217800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services: program service expenses 11,814. Management and general expenses 7,952. Fundraising expenses 911. Total expenses 20,677. Professional fees - other: program service expenses 27,673. Management and general expenses 18,768. Fundraising expenses 1,878. Total expenses 48,319.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. This code section enables the foundation to accept donations that qualify as charitable contributions to the donor.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,577,788
Liabilities
$69,363
Net assets
$1,508,425
Revenue
$353,708
Expenses
$550,224
Net income
-$196,516
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.25$0.00$6.24$2.86$1.19$1.67
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.63$0.00$4.63$1.48$1.72$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$0.42$3.45$2.57$0.58$1.99
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.45$1.68$0.43$0.74$0.31
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.64$0.71$1.93$0.53$0.85$0.32
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.37$2.09$0.63$0.93$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.37$2.64$0.64$0.78$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.15$0.41$2.74$0.91$0.93$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.07$2.74$1.62$0.58$1.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.01$1.60$0.60$0.43$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.07$1.51$0.35$0.55$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.06$1.70$0.60$0.57$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.96$0.06$1.90$0.39
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.02$0.55$0.49
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.68$0.02$0.67$0.44