MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION (EIN 810391131) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALISSA CHAMBERS

Phone

4065233920

Tax Period

2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,202,040

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $276,968

Other Revenue $2,104

TOTAL REVENUE $1,481,112

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $676,493

Salaries & Benefits $190,180

Fundraising Expenses $5,524

Program Expenses $1,426,677

Other Expenses $856,394

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,723,067

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,481,112	$2,573,296	-0.4%
Expenses	$1,723,067	$583,985	+2.0%
Net Income	$-241,955	$1,989,311	-1.1%

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

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

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

$82,778

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CARLO CANTY	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM BRONSON	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MINTO	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA RICE	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY BURLESON	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE LAMB	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON MURRAY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HEENEN	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE NELSON	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE HUSO	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON DAVID RICE	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
W RYAN JONES	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY KELLY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAGGIE WEAMER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEXIE BASS	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON BETH BAKER	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON KATHERINE BIDEGARAY	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MUDD	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GILLIAN ELLISON	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX CLARK	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON MACINTYRE	NON-BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY SHEPHERD	NON-BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON PATRICIA COTTER	EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISSA CHAMBERS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$82,778	$0	$82,778

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	$1,481,112	$1,723,067	$4,632,202	$-241,955
2023	$2,573,296	$583,985	$3,866,493	$1,989,311
2022	$429,043	$741,131	$2,129,006	$-312,088
2021	$534,657	$849,730	$2,640,313	$-315,073
2020	$626,032	$929,820	$2,456,395	$-303,788
2020	$345,827	$1,234,497	$2,411,075	$-888,670
2019	$637,855	$778,167	$3,013,170	$-140,312
2018	$905,689	$933,839	$3,148,267	$-28,150

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