Montana Legal Services Association
TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS IN THE STATE OF MONTANA FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+27.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+35.7% YoY
Grant Count
20
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+28.9% YoY
About Montana Legal Services Association
Based on IRS filings
Montana Legal Services Association is a nonprofit organization, based in HELENA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $11K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,027,068 | $2,381,567 | $2,522,174 |
| Revenue | $10,338,803 | $9,976,481 | $6,487,811 |
| Expenses | $9,886,823 | $9,812,255 | $6,507,945 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,563 | $11,371 | $6,944 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Montana Legal Services Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Naicja ($264,772), New Mexico Legal Aid ($113,339), Texas Riogrande Legal Aid ($100,881).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES ANCHORAGE, AK | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $28,095 |
| ANISHINABE LEGAL SERVICES CASS LAKE, MN | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $60,946 |
| CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES SACRAMENTO, CA | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $45,406 |
| COLORADO LEGAL SERVICES DURANGO, CO | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $19,050 |
| DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES MISSION, SD | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $52,306 |
| DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES WINDOW ROCK, AZ | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $96,405 |
| IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES INC BOISE, ID | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $62,014 |
| LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA OMAHA, NE | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $84,105 |
| LEGAL AID OF WYOMING INC CHEYENNE, WY | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $22,904 |
| LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OREGON PORTLAND, OR | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | $63,437 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN DAKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES PATTEN | PAST PREDISENT | 1 | — |
| PROFESSOR CRAIG COWIE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHAWN REAGOR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DON SAUNDERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HON JOHN LARSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY REEVES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PEGGY PROBASCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRYL MATT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SEAN MORRISON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MISTY DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICOLE HAMILTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH RIDDLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALISON PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $132,734 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Montana Legal Services Association?
As of 2024, Montana Legal Services Association holds $3.0M in total assets with $10.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Montana Legal Services Association operate?
Montana Legal Services Association has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Montana Legal Services Association award?
In 2024, Montana Legal Services Association awarded 20 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana Legal Services Association's EIN?
Montana Legal Services Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0298262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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