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MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Helena, MT, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-0298262
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MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Helena, MT, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-0298262

Overview

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Est.

1966

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Montana Legal Services Association is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Montana. With a total of $1.3 million in grants paid to 19 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME MONTANANS IN NON-CRIMINAL CASES
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
95%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$48.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$45.3K
A
Alison Paul
Board Member
P
Peggy Probasco
Board Member
H
Hon John Larson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION?
No. MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION give?
MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $48 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2024, MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2024, MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN COURT JUDGES ASSOCIATION, TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID INC, and OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION?
MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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