TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL MONTANANS THROUGH EFFECTIVE FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+34.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$779K
+22.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+14.1% YoY
About Montana Justice Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Montana Justice Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in HELENA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $779K. Net investment income was $309K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,246,428 | $4,632,202 | $3,866,493 |
| Revenue | $2,859,538 | $1,481,112 | $2,573,296 |
| Expenses | $1,187,548 | $1,723,067 | $583,985 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $309,373 | $276,968 | $75,804 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Montana Justice Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Montana Legal Services Association ($616,150), Partners for Justice ($30,000), Haven ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS MEDIATION CENTER INC BILLINGS, MT | TRAINING EXPENSES. SUPPORT FOR 16TH JUDICIAL TRAINEES. CONTRACT FOR ED TO PERFORM CONFLICT RESILIENCE PROJECT TASKS AND COURT SUPPORT. | $13,000 |
| CASA OF LAKE & SANDERS COUNTIES POLSON, MT | EXPAND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CASA SERVICES. CONTINUED COORDINATION WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO INCLUDE TRAINING, AND OUTREACH. | $6,200 |
| CASA OF MISSOULA MISSOULA, MT | IMPROVE CASA PRESENCE IN IN ALL 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTS. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CASA VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING TRAINING. | $7,500 |
| CASA OF YELLOWSTONE COUNTY BILLINGS, MT | FOUR ROUNDS OF EXTENSIVE PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR NEW ADVOCATES. | $7,000 |
| CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE KALISPELL, MT | HIRING OF YOUTH CONFERENCING COORDINATOR. TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING SERVICES. | $7,000 |
| EASTERN MONTANA CASA GAL INC MILES CITY, MT | 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. | $12,000 |
| MONTANA FAIR HOUSING BUTTE, MT | 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. | $15,000 |
| MONTANA INNOCENCE PROJECT MISSOULA, MT | 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. | $10,000 |
| MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION HELENA, MT | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FUNDS INCLUDING STAFF SALARIES. | $616,150 |
| SAFE HARBOR INC RONAN, MT | 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 | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY BURLESON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BILL BRONSON | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| CARLO CANTY | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DAVID RICE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DON MURRAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN HEENAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE HUSO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KYLE NELSON | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| LEXIE BASS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARGARET WEAMER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MICHELE ROBINSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MIKE LAMB | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MOLLY KELLY | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ROBERT MINTO | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| RYAN JONES | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| TARA RICE | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| HON BETH BAKER | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 3 | — |
| JOHN MUDD | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| HON KATHERINE BIDEGARAY | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN ELLISON | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 2 | — |
| ALEX CLARK | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| ALISSA CHAMBERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $89,018 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montana Justice Foundation?
Montana Justice Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in HELENA, MT. It holds $6.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Montana Justice Foundation?
As of 2025, Montana Justice Foundation holds $6.2M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $779K in 2025.
Where does Montana Justice Foundation operate?
Montana Justice Foundation has awarded grants in Montana, New York.
What size grants does Montana Justice Foundation award?
In 2025, Montana Justice Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $779K — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana Justice Foundation's EIN?
Montana Justice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0391131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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