Grants paid by Montana Legal Services Association
EIN 81-0298262 · Helena, MT · Form 990, Schedule I
Montana Legal Services Association of Helena, MT (EIN 81-0298262) reported 59 grants paid totaling $3,793,361 to 20 recipients in tax years 2023–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$3,793,361
59 grants
Recipients
20
distinct organizations
Tax years
2023–2025
3 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | $943,713 | — |
| 2024 | 20 | $1,280,179 | — |
| 2025 | 20 | $1,569,469 | — |
Top recipients
The 20 recipients receiving the most from Montana Legal Services Association, by grants paid, out of 20 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naicja 84-0611428 | A | Boulder, CO | 2 | $621,197 | 2025 |
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid 74-1675230 | A | Mercedes, TX | 3 | $290,897 | 2025 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska 47-0483506 | A | Omaha, NE | 3 | $261,810 | 2025 |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services 73-1142462 | A | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 | $236,118 | 2025 |
| Dakota Plains Legal Services 46-0310828 | A | Mission, SD | 3 | $212,820 | 2025 |
| Dna People's Legal Services 86-0207220 | A | Window Rock, AZ | 3 | $208,883 | 2025 |
| New Mexico Legal Aid 81-0116950 | A | Albuguergue, NM | 3 | $200,646 | 2025 |
| Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc 82-0293641 | A | Boise, ID | 3 | $198,500 | 2025 |
| Nevada Legal Services 88-0176914 | A | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $186,816 | 2025 |
| Alaska Legal Services 92-0034754 | A | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $170,285 | 2025 |
| Utah Legal Services 87-0298910 | A | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 | $165,002 | 2025 |
| California Indian Legal Services 94-1676390 | A | Escondido, CA | 3 | $163,334 | 2025 |
| Anishinabe Legal Services 41-0960032 | A | Cass Lake, MN | 3 | $157,326 | 2025 |
| Michigan Indian Legal Services 38-2077208 | A | Traverse City, MI | 3 | $157,051 | 2025 |
| Wisconsin Judicare Incindian Law Office 39-1170880 | A | Wausau, WI | 3 | $151,199 | 2025 |
| Legal Aid Services of Oregon 93-0635480 | A | Portland, OR | 3 | $107,566 | 2025 |
| Northwest Justice Project 91-1687791 | A | Seattle, WA | 3 | $93,862 | 2025 |
| Legal Services of North Dakota 45-0336235 | A | Bismark, ND | 3 | $76,444 | 2025 |
| Colorado Legal Services 84-0402702 | A | Durango, CO | 3 | $71,424 | 2025 |
| Legal Aid of Wyoming Inc 20-5552001 | A | Cheyenne, WY | 3 | $62,181 | 2025 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 59 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Naicja Boulder, CO | A | $356,425 | paid | PROVIDE TTA THAT WILL ADDRESS THE UNIQUE INTERESTS OF TRIBAL SOVEREIGNS AS DEFINED BY THE COMMUNITY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM SERVES | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Dakota Plains Legal Services Mission, SD | A | $119,309 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Alaska Legal Services Anchorage, AK | A | $104,526 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Legal Aid of Nebraska Omaha, NE | A | $101,028 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | California Indian Legal Services Sacramento, CA | A | $91,584 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc Boise, ID | A | $85,724 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Mercedes, TX | A | $81,656 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Michigan Indian Legal Services Traverse City, MI | A | $66,239 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Nevada Legal Services Las Vegas, NV | A | $62,553 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Oklahoma City, OK | A | $62,549 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Anishinabe Legal Services Cass Lake, MN | A | $62,373 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Utah Legal Services Salt Lake City, UT | A | $60,606 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Wisconsin Judicare Incindian Law Office Milwaukee, WI | A | $57,922 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Legal Services of North Dakota Bismark, ND | A | $53,519 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | New Mexico Legal Aid Albuquerque, NM | A | $48,804 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | A | $44,968 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Dna People's Legal Services Window Rock, AZ | A | $41,881 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Colorado Legal Services Durango, CO | A | $31,422 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Legal Aid of Wyoming Inc Cheyenne, WY | A | $21,164 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2025 | Legal Aid Services of Oregon Portland, OR | A | $15,217 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202611879349301366 |
| 2024 | Naicja Boulder, CO | A | $264,772 | paid | PROVIDE TTA THAT WILL ADDRESS THE UNIQUE INTERESTS OF TRIBAL SOVEREIGNS AS DEFINED BY THE COMMUNITY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM SERVES | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | New Mexico Legal Aid Albuquerque, NM | A | $113,339 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Mercedes, TX | A | $100,881 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Dna People's Legal Services Window Rock, AZ | A | $96,405 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Legal Aid of Nebraska Omaha, NE | A | $84,105 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Oklahoma City, OK | A | $71,404 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Legal Aid Services of Oregon Portland, OR | A | $63,437 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc Boise, ID | A | $62,014 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Anishinabe Legal Services Cass Lake, MN | A | $60,946 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Dakota Plains Legal Services Mission, SD | A | $52,306 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | California Indian Legal Services Sacramento, CA | A | $45,406 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Wisconsin Judicare Incindian Law Office Wausau, WI | A | $45,189 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Nevada Legal Services Las Vegas, NV | A | $37,954 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Michigan Indian Legal Services Traverse City, MI | A | $34,758 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Utah Legal Services Salt Lake City, UT | A | $31,595 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | A | $28,449 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Alaska Legal Services Anchorage, AK | A | $28,095 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Legal Aid of Wyoming Inc Cheyenne, WY | A | $22,904 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Colorado Legal Services Durango, CO | A | $19,050 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2024 | Legal Services of North Dakota Bismark, ND | A | $17,170 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202522569349300602 |
| 2023 | Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Mercedes, TX | A | $108,360 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Oklahoma City, OK | A | $102,165 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Nevada Legal Services Las Vegas, NV | A | $86,309 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Legal Aid of Nebraska Omaha, NE | A | $76,677 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Utah Legal Services Salt Lake City, UT | A | $72,801 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Dna People's Legal Services Window Rock, AZ | A | $70,597 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Michigan Indian Legal Services Traverse City, MI | A | $56,054 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc Boise, ID | A | $50,762 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Wisconsin Judicare Incindian Law Office Wausau, WI | A | $48,088 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Dakota Plains Legal Services Mission, SD | A | $41,205 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | New Mexico Legal Aid Albuguergue, NM | A | $38,503 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Alaska Legal Services Anchorage, AK | A | $37,664 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Anishinabe Legal Services Cass Lake, MN | A | $34,007 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Legal Aid Services of Oregon Portland, OR | A | $28,912 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | California Indian Legal Services Escondido, CA | A | $26,344 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Colorado Legal Services Durango, CO | A | $20,952 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | A | $20,445 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Legal Aid of Wyoming Inc Cheyenne, WY | A | $18,113 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
| 2023 | Legal Services of North Dakota Bismark, ND | A | $5,755 | paid | PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN TRIBAL COURTS | 202443209349300514 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.2 | 202611879349301366 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202522569349300602 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202443209349300514 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/810298262.json.
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