Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 38-3448297

THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER

Also known as PO BOX 393

Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48105

Financials

$1.1M$1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024$1.1M$1.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,072,111$1,165,163-$93,052$3,246,672$563,865$2,682,807
December 31, 2024990$1,126,714$1,135,469-$8,755$3,565,217$815,838$2,749,379
December 31, 2023990$1,130,754$1,032,461$98,293$3,797,744$1,108,284$2,689,460
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,022,169
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$49,942
Net gain from sales of assets
$28,917
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$275,170
Other salaries and wages
$338,424
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$666,941
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$30,656
Occupancy
$154,387
Travel
$539
Depreciation
$9,161
Program services (functional)
$1,035,728
Management and general (functional)
$107,672
Fundraising (functional)
$21,763

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,565,217
Total assets, end of year
$3,246,672
Total liabilities, end of year
$563,865
Net assets, end of year
$2,682,807
Land, buildings and equipment
$278,097
Publicly traded securities
$1,489,797
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,682,807
Gross receipts
$1,096,373
Employees
8
Volunteers
828
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
MI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD THOMPSONPRES & CHIEF
Trustee or director, Officer
60$270,000$5,170
THOMAS S MONAGHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS E BRENNAN JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL RONEYSECRETARY/TR
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD THOMPSONPRES & CHIEF
Trustee or director, Officer
60$214,616$4,534
ERIN MERSINOEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
46$144,000$569
THOMAS S MONAGHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS E BRENNAN JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL RONEYSECRETARY/TR
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD THOMPSONPRES & CHIEF
Trustee or director, Officer
60$214,616$4,534
ERIN MERSINOEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
46$144,000$569
THOMAS S MONAGHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS E BRENNAN JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL RONEYSECRETARY/TR
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
24 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105-9484
In care of
% RICHARD THOMPSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RICHARD THOMPSON
Signed the 990
RICHARD THOMPSON, PRES & CHIEF COUNSEL
Phone
(734) 827-2001
Return prepared by
MYLER & SZCZYPKA PC

Mission

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO EDUCATE AND DEFEND THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES AND, IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF, TO CONDUCT SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND PUBLISH WRITINGS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER, DURING 2025, WAS INVOLVED IN 13 ACTIVE LEGAL MATTERS IN 8 VARIOUS STATES. THE LEGAL MATTERS WERE RELATED TO ISSUES OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, TRADITIONAL FAMILY VALUES, THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE, AND THE PRESERVATION OF A STRONG AND SOVEREIGN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE LAW CENTER INCREASED ITS TOTAL NUMBER OF PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS TO 828.
    Expenses $1,035,728

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3448297
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
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,246,672
Income (IRS master file)
$1,096,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,072,111$1,165,163$3,246,672XML
990December 2024$1,126,714$1,135,469$3,565,217XML
990December 2023$1,130,754$1,032,461$3,797,744XML
990December 2022$4,283,485$3,909,481$3,827,756IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 38-3448297).

Questions about THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER

What is the EIN of THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER is 38-3448297.
Is THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER 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 THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER 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 THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER 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 THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD THOMPSON.
Who are the officers and directors of THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $270,000 (RICHARD THOMPSON, PRES & CHIEF).
How much revenue does THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,072,111, expenses of $1,165,163 and total assets of $3,246,672 at year end.

Other nonprofits in ANN ARBOR

All nonprofits in ANN ARBOR · Michigan · Human services