Civic Intelligence

Montana Justice Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-0391131

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Feb 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.MTJUSTICE.ORG
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

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

94th percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$79,288

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

94th percentile

75%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

170%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,812,810

Up $1,206,554 (+75%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,739,595

Up $1,139,535 (+71%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$73,215

Up $67,019 (+1082%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,619,958

Up $1,020,807 (+170%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$576,448

Up $143,342 (+33%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$1,043,510

Up $877,465 (+528%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th 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

2017

Assets$2,812,810
Liabilities$73,215
Net Assets$2,739,595
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th 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

2017

Revenue$1,619,958
Expenses$576,448
Net Income$1,043,510
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Feb 14, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,619,958
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$1,366,866$2,528,686▲ $1,161,820
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$223,008$273,049▲ $50,041
Accounts Receivable$15,632$11,075▼ $4,557
Pledges and Grants Receivable$750$0▼ $750
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,606,256$2,812,810▲ $1,206,554
Liabilities
Grants Payable$3,000$69,750▲ $66,750
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,196$3,465▲ $269
Total Liabilities$6,196$73,215▲ $67,019
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,591,123$2,229,561▲ $638,438
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$8,937$510,034▲ $501,097
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,600,060$2,739,595▲ $1,139,535
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,606,256$2,812,810▲ $1,206,554

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$8,100$8,100
Other Securities$2,528,686--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$12,500---$12,500
2015$12,500---$12,500
2014-$12,500--$12,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Niki ZupanicExecutive DirectorFT$69,479$9,809$79,288

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joella BloomgrenPresident
Mike LambVice President
Christopher ManosEx-officio Trustee
Hon Beth BakerEx-officio Trustee
Hon Katherine BidegarayEx-officio Trustee
Stefan KolisEx-officio Trustee
Carl MendenhallFormer Trustee
Ashley BurlesonTrustee
Caitlin OverlandTrustee
Carey MatovichTrustee
Don MacintyreTrustee
Don MurrayTrustee
Hon David RiceTrustee
Kyle NelsonTrustee
Margaret WeamerTrustee
Michele RobinsonTrustee
Patricia CotterTrustee
Robin MeguireTrustee
W Ryan JonesSecretary
Robert MintoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,544,135
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$75,663
Other Revenue
$160
All Other Contributions
$1,544,135
Change in Net Assets
$1,043,510
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$361,875
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$111,754
Other Expenses$102,819
Total Fundraising Expense$25,378
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$349,000--$349,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$36,250$29,000$7,250$72,500
Fees for Services Other$16,033$36,796$4,975$57,804
Other Salaries and Wages$5,918$8,633$4,841$19,392
Grants to Domestic Individuals$12,875--$12,875
Other Employee Benefits$2,617$6,538$974$10,129
Payroll Taxes$3,228$2,925$929$7,082
Occupancy$2,407$3,464$832$6,703
Travel$440$2,427$215$3,082
All Other Expenses$714$1,826$484$3,024
Pension Plan Contributions$1,238$1,072$341$2,651
Insurance$728$611$214$1,553
Other Expenses$289$1,040$171$1,500
Office Expenses$122$301$39$462
Total Functional Expenses$455,083$95,987$25,378$576,448
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Montana Legal Services AssociationHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$279,000
Eastern Montana CasaHelena, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$9,500
Montana Fair HousingButte, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,500
Casa-can of Great FallsGreat Falls, MT501(c)3Legal Aid$6,000
Community Mediation CenterBozeman, 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
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 11B

“A copy of the form 990 will provided to the governing body before it is filed with the irs, but no formal review process will be completed 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 1917, HELENA, MT 59624

Signing Officer

Name
Niki Zupanic
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4065233920
Signed
2018-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Niki Zupanic
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
3
Volunteers
21

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 16,033. Management and general expenses 36,796. Fundraising expenses 4,975. Total expenses 57,804.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Prior period adjustment to grant revenue unearned at 3/31/2016 -2,767.”

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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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,812,810
Liabilities
$73,215
Net assets
$2,739,595
Revenue
$1,619,958
Expenses
$576,448
Net income
$1,043,510
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