MONTANA INNOCENCE PROJECT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN LOVI

Phone

4062436698

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MONTANA INNOCENCE PROJECT, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $596K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $695K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

Because liberty and justice are paramount to democratic society, it is the mission of the Montana Innocence Project to free the innocent and unjustly incarcerated, and advocate for systems of Justice that are accurate, accountable, and fair for all

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $562,292 Revenue: $41

Legal achievements:- Established a place-based investigative model to conduct thorough, trauma-informed investigations and implement culturally-aware practices to provide meaningful representation...

Legal achievements:- Established a place-based investigative model to conduct thorough, trauma-informed investigations and implement culturally-aware practices to provide meaningful representation for rural and tribal communities;- Secured exoneration for Joseph Jefferson-Dust;- Filed a Petition of Certiorari to request the U.S. Supreme Court hear Katie Garding's case; and - Filed an appeal of the Missoula District Court's decision to reinstate state supervision of Katie pending her final appeal.Social Services:- Launched a new program aimed to improve behavioral and physical health outcomes and overall quality of life for reentering community members, thus increasing their chances for lasting post-carceral success; and - Established a dedicated client support fund to help freed clients in their transition back to society and in other moments of urgent need as they work to rebuild their lives.Public Education:- Hosted events in observance of International Wrongful Conviction Day to educate the community about root causes of wrongful convictions and uplifted stories of those directly impacted by these injustices; and- Produced three podcast series this year, telling real stories behind wrongful and unjust convictions and illuminating the complex issues responsible for making our criminal justice system unjust. Topic areas included challenges and barriers to reentry, forensic sciences, and the psychological trauma and health effects of incarceration on individuals.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $595,783

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $135

Other Revenue $41

TOTAL REVENUE $595,959

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $537,209

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $562,292

Other Expenses $157,485

TOTAL EXPENSES $694,694

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$595,959	$428,985	+0.4%
Expenses	$694,694	$411,652	+0.7%
Net Income	$-98,735	$17,333	-6.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$119,001

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AMY SINGS IN THE TIMBER	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$104,750	$14,251	$119,001
DAN WEINBERG	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY BISHOP	IMM. PAST CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE GIBADLO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYLEE SOMMERS-FLANAGAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM PAYNE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LOVI	Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN STEPHENS	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHYREL GARDING	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL LEISHER	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RON WATERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNDA MOSS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW HUFF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$595,959	$694,694	$27,284	$-98,735
2023	$428,985	$411,652	$122,657	$17,333
2022	$342,241	$351,390	$104,161	$-9,149
2021	$363,601	$296,364	$113,222	$67,237
2020	$235,529	$231,371	$86,546	$4,158
2019	$270,495	$250,152	$42,582	$20,343
2018	$271,121	$298,784	$21,248	$-27,663