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Est.

1966

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Montana Legal Services Association is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, it awarded a total of $1.3 million across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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
H
Hon John Larson
Board Member
P
Peggy Probasco
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.