2025-10-09T17:44:52-05:00 2025-03-31 480567703 PINION LLC 828 GREAT NORTHERN BOULEVARD HELENA MT 59601 990 2024-04-01 810391131 MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION MONT 4065233920 PO BOX 1917 HELENA MT 596241917 ALISSA CHAMBERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4065233920 2025-10-08 1 1 STEVEN JOHNSON P01285908 4064421040 2025-10-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ALISSA CHAMBERS PO BOX 1917 HELENA MT 596241917 4544990 0 X WWW.MTJUSTICE.ORG X 1979 MT 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. 16 16 2 21 0 0 1202040 2547145 0 0 276968 309373 2104 3020 1481112 2859538 676493 843100 0 0 190180 186025 0 0 5220 856394 158423 1723067 1187548 -241955 1671990 4632202 6246428 2063 2061 4630139 6244367 X TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL MONTANANS THROUGH EFFECTIVE FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP. 0 0 839378 827100 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. 12278 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. 28278 16000 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. 12279 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE: LAW RELATED EDUCATION AND OTHER LAW RELATED PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES 12279 892213 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MT X X ALISSA CHAMBERS 4065233920 PO BOX 1917 HELENA MT 59624 ASHLEY BURLESON TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 BILL BRONSON TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 CARLO CANTY VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID RICE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DON MURRAY TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HEENAN TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE HUSO TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 KYLE NELSON PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LEXIE BASS TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET WEAMER TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE ROBINSON TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE LAMB TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 MOLLY KELLY TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT MINTO TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN JONES TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 TARA RICE TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 HON BETH BAKER EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MUDD EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS 1.00 X 0 0 0 HON KATHERINE BIDEGARAY EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS 1.00 X 0 0 0 GILLIAN ELLISON EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX CLARK EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISSA CHAMBERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 89018 0 6843 89018 0 6843 0 0 0 0 0 2547145 2547145 175695 175695 1819130 1685452 133678 133678 133678 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3020 3020 3020 2859538 3020 0 309373 840600 840600 2500 2500 84999 29750 52699 2550 52628 52628 2423 848 1454 121 34975 12241 20985 1749 11000 3850 6600 550 49588 49588 48211 48211 2175 2175 6466 6466 17343 17343 15853 15853 7894 2424 5470 5006 5006 9 9 1956 1956 DUES/FEES/REGISTRATIONS 3830 3580 250 MISCELLANEOUS 92 92 1187548 892213 290115 5220 119403 55847 8100 8100 0 0 4512799 6190581 4632202 6246428 2063 2061 2063 2061 X 4438950 6077613 191189 166754 4630139 6244367 4632202 6246428 1671990 -57762 0 X 0 0 0 X 440659 113012 1631624 1202040 2547145 5934480 440659 113012 1631624 1202040 2547145 5934480 5934480 71172 63652 75804 173140 175695 559463 6493943 1118247 0.91380 0.88890 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 0.57140 0.42860 0 0 8100 8100 0 0 INVESTMENTS 6190581 F 6190581 X PART V, LINE 4: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE 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. 1 BILLINGS MEDIATION CENTER INC 12 REDROCK DRIVE BILLINGS MT 59102 832362104 501(C)3 13000 0 TRAINING EXPENSES. SUPPORT FOR 16TH JUDICIAL TRAINEES. CONTRACT FOR ED TO PERFORM CONFLICT RESILIENCE PROJECT TASKS AND COURT SUPPORT. CASA OF LAKE & SANDERS COUNTIES PO BOX 511 POLSON MT 59860 462663666 501(C)3 6200 0 EXPAND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CASA SERVICES. CONTINUED COORDINATION WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO INCLUDE TRAINING, AND OUTREACH. CASA OF MISSOULA PO BOX 7433 MISSOULA MT 59807 810482945 501(C)3 7500 0 IMPROVE CASA PRESENCE IN IN ALL 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTS. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING TRAINING. CASA OF YELLOWSTONE COUNTY PO BOX 688 BILLINGS MT 59103 431301287 501(C)3 7000 0 FOUR ROUNDS OF EXTENSIVE PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR NEW ADVOCATES. CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE 110 E IDAHO STREET KALISPELL MT 59937 841428210 501(C)3 7000 0 HIRING OF YOUTH CONFERENCING COORDINATOR. TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING SERVICES. EASTERN MONTANA CASA GAL INC PO BOX 1234 MILES CITY MT 59301 810490831 501(C)3 12000 0 RECRUITMENT, TRAVEL, TRAINING, ADVOCATING AND MENTORING OF CASA VOLUNTEERS IN THE 7TH, 15TH, 16TH, AND 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN ADDITION TO THE TRIBAL FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE SIOUX TRIBAL CHILDREN. MONTANA FAIR HOUSING 501 E FRONT STREET SUITE 533 BUTTE MT 59701 810485325 501(C)3 15000 0 ASSIST VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN SECURING COUNSEL WITH EXPERTISE IN NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS WHEN NEEDED. SECURING TRANSLATORS IN COURT CASES WHEN NEEDED. SALARIES FOR PORTIONS OF STAFF SALARY. MONTANA INNOCENCE PROJECT PO BOX 7607 MISSOULA MT 59807 262603477 501(C)3 10000 0 SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING STAFF ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT PLACE-BASED WORK AMONGST MONTANA'S RURAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. 10% WILL SUPPORT THE STAFF ATTORNEY'S SALARY. MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION 616 HELENA AVE SUITE 100 HELENA MT 59601 810298262 501(C)3 616150 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FUNDS INCLUDING STAFF SALARIES. SAFE HARBOR INC PO BOX 497 RONAN MT 59864 810482335 501(C)3 7500 0 ASSIST VICTIMS LIVING ON THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION AND LAKE COUNTY IN SECURING LEGAL ASSISTANCE SO AS TO NOT NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM ON THEIR OWN. OVERHEAD COSTS OF COURT FEES, SUPPLIES, LODGING FOR VICTIMS PROVIDING TESTIMONY, PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS SANDERS COUNTY COALITION FOR FAMILIES PO BOX 1136 THOMPSON FALLS MT 59873 810485307 501(C)3 7500 0 COURT FILING FEES, GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND SETTLEMENT MASTER FEES AND COSTS, EXPERT WITNESS FEES AND COSTS, MEDIATION SERVICE FEES, TRANSLATION SERVICE FEES YWCA BILLINGS 909 WYOMING AVENUE BILLINGS MT 59101 810235415 501(C)3 15000 0 PAY PART OF THE YWCA LEGAL AND VICTIM SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR'S SALARY AND BENEFITS WHOSE TYPICAL CASE LOAD IN 15ACTIVE CASES AT A TIME WITH AN AVERAGE OF 120 VICTIMS ASSISTED ANNUALLY. HAVEN 132 POND ROW BOZEMAN MT 59718 810389914 501(C)3 25000 0 SUPPORT SALARIES FOR TWO LEGAL ADVOCATES. CONTRIBUTION TO A POOL OF TRANSLATION FUNDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND INTERPRETATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE 125 LINCOLN PLACE BROOKLYN NY 11217 821202125 501(C)3 30000 0 SUSTAIN EXISTING PUBLIC DEFENSE/RESTORATIVE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS ENTANGLED IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES ON THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION. 14 PART I, LINE 2: THE MJF REQUIRES ITS GRANTEES TO PROVIDE STANDARD MID-YEAR AND YEAR-END REPORTS INCLUDING REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT IF AVAILABLE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GRANTS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEW GRANTEE REPORTS AND FURTHER MONITOR GRANTEE ACTIVITIES THROUGH PERIODIC INTERVIEWS AND SITE VISITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THE CURRENT STATUS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITH A QUALIFYING EMPLOYER, PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROPER USE OF THE PROGRAM LOANS, AND ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXIT INTERVIEW WHEN THEY VOLUNTARILY LEAVE OR GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM. 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.