Nonprofit · EIN 81-0298262
MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,944,686 | $9,618,883 | $325,803 | $3,052,098 | $1,960,054 | $1,092,044 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,338,803 | $9,886,823 | $451,980 | $3,027,068 | $1,375,558 | $1,651,510 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,976,481 | $9,812,255 | $164,226 | $2,381,567 | $1,182,037 | $1,199,530 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,924,396
- of which government grants
- $9,765,182
- Program service revenue
- $6,660
- Investment income
- $13,630
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,725,210
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,132
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,105,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,275,414
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,246
- Occupancy
- $273,267
- Travel
- $236,316
- Depreciation
- $34,099
- Program services (functional)
- $8,221,818
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,302,506
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,027,068
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,052,098
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,960,054
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,092,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,276
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,865
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $805,179
- Gross receipts
- $9,944,686
- Employees
- 114
- Volunteers
- 105
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $136,732 | $14,861 |
| MORGAN DAKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PATTEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PROFESSOR CRAIG COWIE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN REAGOR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SAUNDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON JOHN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY REEVES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY PROBASCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRYL MATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MORRISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RIDDLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $132,734 | $23,844 |
| MORGAN DAKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PATTEN | PAST PREDISENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PROFESSOR CRAIG COWIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN REAGOR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SAUNDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON JOHN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY REEVES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY PROBASCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRYL MATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MORRISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RIDDLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,895 | $13,110 |
| MORGAN DAKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY LORANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PATTEN | PAST PREDISENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PROFESSOR CRAIG COWIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN REAGOR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SAUNDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON JOHN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY REEVES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY PROBASCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRYL MATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MORRISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RIDDLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RAGGHANTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG BUEHLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 616 HELENA AVE STE 100, HELENA, MT 59601-3612
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALISON PAUL, 616 HELENA AVE STE 100, HELENA, MT 59601
- Signed the 990
- ALISON PAUL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 442-9830
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.MTLSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS IN THE STATE OF MONTANA FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL CASES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS IN MONTANAExpenses $8,221,818 · grants $2,725,210 · revenue $6,660
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0298262
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,052,098
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,944,686
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,944,686 | $9,618,883 | $3,052,098 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,338,803 | $9,886,823 | $3,027,068 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,976,481 | $9,812,255 | $2,381,567 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,487,811 | $6,507,945 | $2,522,174 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-0298262).
Questions about MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION is 81-0298262.
- Is MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION 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 MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALISON PAUL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,732 (ALISON PAUL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,944,686, expenses of $9,618,883 and total assets of $3,052,098 at year end.
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