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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0960316

MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES

Tax-exempt · MUSCATINE, IA 52761

Financials

$133K$144K2023$145K$155K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$144,801$154,523-$9,722$93,499$16,695$76,804
December 31, 2023990-EZ$133,269$144,110-$10,841$109,701$23,175$86,526
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,579
Program service revenue
$66,013
Investment income
$209

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$57,732
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$114,214
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,325
Occupancy
$4,719
Other expenses
$33,265

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$109,701
Total assets, end of year
$93,499
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,695
Net assets, end of year
$76,804
Cash, savings and investments
$58,205
Gross receipts
$144,801

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEAN A PFEIFFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$57,732$14,550
COURTNEY ARNDTMEMBER0.3$0$0
SHARON PHILLIPSMEMBER0.3$0$0
ALEC FOWLERMEMBER0.3$0$0
JODI HANSENTREASURER0.3$0$0
TRISHA STEVENSVICE PRESIDENT0.3$0$0
DANIEL HARDINPRESIDENT0.3$0$0
HEATHER DUYTSCHAEVERSECRETARY0.3$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEAN A PFEIFFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$56,660$26,054
JODI HANSENTREASURER0.3$0$0
TRISHA STEVENSVICE PRESIDENT0.3$0$0
NATE LEGUEPRESIDENT0.3$0$0
DANIEL HARDINSECRETARY0.3$0$0
HEATHER DUYTSCHAEVERMEMBER0.3$0$0
SHARON PHILLIPSMEMBER0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
122 E 2ND ST, MUSCATINE, IA 52761-4003
Signed the 990-EZ
JEAN PFEIFFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(563) 263-8663
Return prepared by
OPCPAS

Mission

THE MISSION OF MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF MUSCATINE COUNTY AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAW AND LEGAL PROCESS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF MUSCATINE COUNTY AND HELPS TO DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE LAW AND LEGAL PROCESSES TO THE PUBLIC. WE COVER A WIDE VARIETY OF CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS FACING LOW INCOME MUSCATINE COUNTY RESIDENTS. THESE INCLUDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, ILLEGAL EVICTIONS AND CONSUMER MATTERS. OUR OFFICE ALSO ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH CUSTODY AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ACTIONS WHERE CHILD SUPPORT, ALIMONY PAYMENTS AND PROPERTY DIVISION MAY BE AN ISSUE. BY PURSUING THESE MATTERS ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT IS REALIZED FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FOR MUSCATINE COUNTY. ANYTIME A RESIDENT CAN SECURE AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT, THEY ARE LESS RELIANT ON THE PUBLIC WELFARE SYSTEM OR THE COUNTY FOR THEIR SUPPORT. OUR OFFICE IS ALSO INVOLVED WITH THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF MINOR CHILDREN IN TWO TYPES OF COURT PROCEEDINGS. THESE ARE CUSTODY CASES AND CHILDREN IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE CASES. BY REPRESENTING MINORS IN THESE TYPES OF ACTIONS, WE ASSIST THE COURT WITH ENSURING THAT THE CHILDREN ARE PART OF THE LEGAL PROCESS AND ADEQUATELY PROTECTED DURING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. MLS DOES GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP CASES AS WELL AS DRAFT WILLS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS FOR CLIENTS. IN 2017 MLS STARTED ASSISTING COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO BECAME SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE ACTIONS. WHILE SEVERAL CLIENTS HAVE EVENTUALLY LOST THEIR HOMES IN THESE TYPES OF ACTIONS; WE HAVE HAD SOME SUCCESS IN DELAYING SALE AND GAINING TIME FOR OTHERS TO REFINANCE OR OBTAIN CASH AND RESOURCES TO CATCH UP THEIR MORTGAGE AND SAVE THE PROPERTY FROM FORECLOSURE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
42-0960316
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$93,499
Income (IRS master file)
$144,801

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$144,801$154,523$93,499XML
990-EZDecember 2023$133,269$144,110$109,701XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-0960316).

Questions about MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES

What is the EIN of MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES is 42-0960316.
Is MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,732 (JEAN A PFEIFFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MUSCATINE LEGAL SERVICES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $144,801, expenses of $154,523 and total assets of $93,499 at year end.

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