Michigan Indian Legal Services

EIN: 382077208 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Traverse City, MI

Total Revenue
$1,265,481
Total Expenses
$966,001
Total Assets
$919,401
Net Assets
$726,903
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Cameron Fraser
Phone
2319470122
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Michigan Indian Legal Services, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $299K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

To provide legal services to low income Indian individuals and tribes to further self sufficiency, overcome discrimination, assist tribal governments and preserve Indian families.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,140,226
Program Service Revenue $118,369
Investment Income $6,886
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,265,481

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $745,415
Fundraising Expenses $2,854
Program Expenses $843,277
Other Expenses $220,586
TOTAL EXPENSES $966,001

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,265,481 $1,167,013 +0.1%
Expenses $966,001 $989,200 0.0%
Net Income $299,480 $177,813 +0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
20
Volunteers
35

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
4
$107,114
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jennifer Beatty President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stanette Amy Vice-President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Zachary Fallstich Secretary/Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Carlson Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Frazier Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eva Kennedy Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Cahill Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Glenn Petoskey Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zeke Fletcher Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Wesaw Trustee 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cameron A Fraser Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$98,293 $8,821 $107,114
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 $1,265,481 $966,001 $919,401 $299,480
2024 $1,167,013 $989,200 $655,709 $177,813
2023 $812,263 $882,128 $295,268 $-69,865
2022 $785,388 $799,023 $402,089 $-13,635
2021 $896,995 $765,913 $397,532 $131,082
2020 $748,621 $679,812 $350,869 $68,809
2019 $596,011 $584,558 $173,412 $11,453
2018 $567,288 $542,849 $141,987 $24,439
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