Civic Intelligence

Montana Justice Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 81-0391131

Apr 01, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016 • Filed on Feb 15, 2017

P O Box 1917Helena, MT 59624

(406) 523-3920

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

85th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$75,533

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

1.8%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

69%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$1,606,256

Up $28,468 (+1.8%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,600,060

Up $91,635 (+6.1%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$6,196

Down $63,167 (-91%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$599,151

Up $245,443 (+69%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$433,106

Down $117,118 (-21%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$166,045

Up $362,561 (+184%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2016

Assets$1,606,256
Liabilities$6,196
Net Assets$1,600,060

Operations Trend

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

2016

Revenue$599,151
Expenses$433,106
Net Income$166,045
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016
Signed
Feb 15, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$599,151
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$1,394,224$1,366,866▼ $27,358
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$165,565$223,008▲ $57,443
Accounts Receivable$11,158$15,632▲ $4,474
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$971$0▼ $971
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,870$750▼ $5,120
Total Assets$1,577,788$1,606,256▲ $28,468
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,363$3,196▼ $66,167
Grants Payable-$3,000-
Total Liabilities$69,363$6,196▼ $63,167
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,502,355$1,591,123▲ $88,768
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$6,070$8,937▲ $2,867
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,508,425$1,600,060▲ $91,635
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,577,788$1,606,256▲ $28,468

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$8,100$8,100
Other Securities$1,366,866--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amy Sings in the TimberFormer Executive DirectorFT$73,833$1,700$75,533
Kate KuykendallFormer Executive DirectorFT$52,886$2,644$55,530
Niki ZupanicExecutive DirectorFT$3,735$187$3,922

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robin MeguirePast President
Joella BloomgrenPresident
Mike LambVice President
Christopher ManosEx-officio Trustee
Hon Beth BakerEx-officio Trustee
Hon Katherine BidegarayEx-officio Trustee
Stefan KolisEx-officio Trustee
Andrew SuenramFormer Trustee
J Devlan GeddesFormer Trustee
Ashley BurlesonTrustee
Caitlin OverlandTrustee
Carey MatovichTrustee
Carl MendenhallTrustee
Don MacintyreTrustee
Don MurrayTrustee
Hon David RiceTrustee
Kyle NelsonTrustee
Maggie WeamerTrustee
Michele RobinsonTrustee
W Ryan JonesSecretary
Robert MintoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$534,216
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$63,805
Other Revenue
$1,130
All Other Contributions
$534,216
Change in Net Assets
$166,045

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$599,151
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-74,410
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$524,741
Total Revenue per Form 990
$599,151
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$203,301
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$119,620
Other Expenses$110,185
Total Fundraising Expense$6,142
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$185,801--$185,801
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$38,633$38,229$1,382$78,244
Fees for Services Other$34,902$39,628$1,871$76,401
Payroll Taxes$14,370$12,968$-660$26,678
Grants to Domestic Individuals$17,500--$17,500
Other Employee Benefits$5,721$5,721$234$11,676
Occupancy$3,898$4,296$174$8,368
Travel$5,116$2,076$259$7,451
All Other Expenses$1,922$2,631$1,565$6,118
Pension Plan Contributions$1,481$1,481$60$3,022
Other Expenses$176$1,241$570$1,987
Insurance$743$715$6$1,464
Depreciation Depletion$505$437$29$971
Office Expenses$47$111$8$166
Total Functional Expenses$312,843$114,121$6,142$433,106

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$433,106
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$433,106
Total Expenses per Form 990$433,106
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Montana Legal Services AssociationHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$113,000
Eastern Montana CasaHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$9,500
Montana Fair HousingButte, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$7,000
Community Mediation CenterBozeman, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,500
Casa-can of Great FallsGreat Falls, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,000
Yellowstone CasaBillings, 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$21,033
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

A copy of the form 990 will provided to the governing body before it is filed with the irs.

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 1917, HELENA, MT 59624

Signing Officer

Name
Niki Zupanic
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4065233920
Signed
2017-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Niki Zupanic
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
3
Volunteers
22

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 34,902. Management and general expenses 39,628. Fundraising expenses 1,871. Total expenses 76,401.

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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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9TRUSTEE
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13FORMER TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14FORMER TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt20TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt21FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt22EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt23FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990/MissionDesc0TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL MONTANANS THROUGH EFFECTIVE FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0COMMUNITY EDUCATION & GRANTEE SUPPORT: THE MJF IS A CONVENING FORCE THAT FOSTERS INNOVATION. WITH OUR STRONG TIES TO THE STATE BAR, OUR SOLID RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COURT SYSTEM, AND OUR IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES, THE MJF HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS TO INNOVATIVELY ADDRESS THE COMMON NEEDS AND COLLECTIVE CHALLENGES FACING LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND TACKLE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION & GRANTEE SUPPORT THE MJF REACHES OUT TO MONTANA'S LOCAL COMMUNITIES, CORPORATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AND NEED FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES IN THE STATE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LRAP): IN 2006, THE MJF ESTABLISHED ITS LRAP FOR LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES EMPLOYED BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MONTANA. THE LRAP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED STAFF ATTORNEYS WORKING FOR LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS BY REDUCING THE BURDEN OF SIGNIFICANT DEBT INCURRED TO FINANCE LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION.
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Filings

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