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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)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.
TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL MONTANANS THROUGH EFFECTIVE FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP.
INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (IOLTA): A LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. IOLTA GENERATES FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT LEGAL AID, LEGAL EDUCATION...
INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (IOLTA): A LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. IOLTA GENERATES FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT LEGAL AID, LEGAL EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE QUALITY OF JUSTICE IN MONTANA. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM, THE MJF STRATEGICALLY AND OBJECTIVELY ALLOCATES ITS RESOURCES TO DOZENS OF OUTSTANDING LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
COMMUNITY 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...
COMMUNITY 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.
LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LRAP): THE FOUNDATION MAKES LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEGAL AID LOANS). THIS PROGRAM IS FOR LAW SCHOOL...
LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LRAP): THE FOUNDATION MAKES LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEGAL AID LOANS). THIS PROGRAM IS FOR LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MONTANA, AND ASSISTS LEGAL AID LAWYERS WORKING FOR MONTANA LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS BY REDUCING THE BURDEN OF SIGNIFICANT DEBT INCURRED TO FINANCE THEIR LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION. A MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT OF $2,500 PER YEAR MAY BE AWARDED. APPLICANTS MUST MEET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THERE ARE TWO ENROLLMENT PERIODS. THE FIRST ENROLLMENT PERIOD HAS AN APPLICATION DEADLINE OF MAY 15. APPLICANTS APPROVED UNDER THIS ENROLLMENT PERIOD WILL RECEIVE DISBURSEMENTS SEMI-ANNUALLY IN JULY AND JANUARY. THE SECOND ENROLLMENT PERIOD HAS AN APPLICATION DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 15. APPLICANTS APPROVED UNDER THIS ENROLLMENT PERIOD WILL RECEIVE DISBURSEMENTS SEMI-ANNUALLY IN JANUARY AND JULY. THE FOUNDATION EXPECTS TO FORGIVE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE LOANS. ACCORDINGLY, THE OUTSTANDING LOAN BALANCE IS OFFSET BY AN ALLOWANCE. THESE LOANS DO NOT ACCRUE INTEREST.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 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% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| CARLO CANTY | PRESIDENT | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BRONSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MINTO | TREASURER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA RICE | SECRETARY | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BURLESON | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE LAMB | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MURRAY | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HEENEN | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE NELSON | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE HUSO | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON DAVID RICE | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| W RYAN JONES | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY KELLY | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE WEAMER | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEXIE BASS | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON BETH BAKER | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON KATHERINE BIDEGARAY | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MUDD | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLIAN ELLISON | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX CLARK | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MACINTYRE | NON-BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY SHEPHERD | NON-BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HON PATRICIA COTTER | EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISSA CHAMBERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$82,778 | $0 | $82,778 |
| 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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