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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0336235

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA

Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58503

Financials

$2.5M$2.6M2023$3.1M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,104,297$3,305,164-$200,867$979,133$544,786$434,347
December 31, 2023990$2,474,109$2,603,803-$129,694$1,267,917$632,703$635,214
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,302,137
of which government grants
$2,080,407
Program service revenue
$802,514
Investment income
-$18,829
Net gain from sales of assets
-$22,037
Other revenue
$18,475

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$224,644
Other salaries and wages
$1,815,791
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,504,084
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$122,080
Travel
$140,300
Depreciation
$26,041
Program services (functional)
$2,693,158
Management and general (functional)
$612,006

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,267,917
Total assets, end of year
$979,133
Total liabilities, end of year
$544,786
Net assets, end of year
$434,347
Land, buildings and equipment
$75,854
Net assets without donor restrictions
$391,137
Net assets with donor restrictions
$43,210
Gross receipts
$3,126,334
Employees
33
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
ND

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEN LEEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$125,865$13,860
KIM KRAMERCFO
Officer
40$79,927$4,992
TRACY LAAVEGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LAUREL FORSBERGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY KAE KELSCHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LENORA KUTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA TOMLINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM WANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SAMANTHA LINDGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARY RAMSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WADE ENGETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK ZEHNACKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIELLE KRAUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATIE PERLEBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEN LEEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$123,247$12,753
KIM KRAMERCFO
Officer
40$77,259$2,226
GARY RAMSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM WANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAUREL FORSBERGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LENORA KUTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA TOMLINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY KAE KELSCHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT MANLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SAMANTHA LINDGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACY LAAVEGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WADE ENGETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK ZEHNACKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4007 STATE ST STE 30, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0637
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JEN LEE, 4007 STATE STREET SUITE 30, BISMARCK, ND 58501
Signed the 990
JEN LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(701) 222-2110
Return prepared by
BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

OUR TEAM COMPASSIONATELY AND RESPECTFULLY ADDRESSES THE LEGAL NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO PROVIDE TIMELY ACCESS TO JUSTICE EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE HANDLED OVER 8,000 REQUESTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING NEARLY 4,000 ONLINE SUBMISSIONS THROUGH OUR STATEWIDE INTAKE SYSTEM. OUR ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS PROVIDED ESSENTIAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSED A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES, INCLUDING HOUSING, CONSUMER PROTECTION, FAMILY LAW, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, ENSURING THAT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS HAD FAIR ACCESS TO JUSTICE, PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.
    Expenses $1,771,601 · revenue $376,092
  • WE PROVIDED SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES TO 1,021 SENIORS, ASSISTING WITH HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, WILLS, AND ESTATE PLANNING, AS WELL AS OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS UNIQUE TO OLDER ADULTS. THESE SERVICES EMPOWER SENIORS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND REDUCING THE RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE.
    Expenses $548,788 · revenue $426,422
  • THROUGH OUR DEDICATED VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAMS, WE SUPPORTED 199 VICTIMS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND OTHER CRIMES. OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDED CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING OBTAINING PROTECTION ORDERS, ADVOCATING IN COURT, AND CONNECTING CLIENTS WITH RESOURCES FOR SAFETY AND STABILITY. THESE SERVICES PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN HELPING VICTIMS ACHIEVE JUSTICE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES FREE FROM VIOLENCE AND FEAR.
    Expenses $372,769

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0336235
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
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$979,133
Income (IRS master file)
$3,126,334

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,104,297$3,305,164$979,133XML
990December 2023$2,474,109$2,603,803$1,267,917XML
990December 2022$2,311,956$2,333,744$1,126,713IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 45-0336235).

Questions about LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA

What is the EIN of LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA is 45-0336235.
Is LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA 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 LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEN LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,865 (JEN LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,104,297, expenses of $3,305,164 and total assets of $979,133 at year end.

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