Nonprofit · EIN 84-0736725
MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $852,425 | $2,573,381 | -$1,720,956 | $5,323,530 | $481,382 | $4,842,148 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,506,791 | $5,342,038 | -$835,247 | $7,019,577 | $554,656 | $6,464,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,234,209 | $4,325,021 | -$1,090,812 | $8,245,317 | $945,149 | $7,300,168 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $783,152
- Program service revenue
- $7,683
- Investment income
- $61,590
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $487,001
- Other salaries and wages
- $610,602
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,309,522
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $67,281
- Depreciation
- $39,997
- Program services (functional)
- $1,784,483
- Management and general (functional)
- $243,032
- Fundraising (functional)
- $545,866
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,019,577
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,323,530
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $481,382
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,842,148
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,027,964
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,930,942
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,919,831
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,922,317
- Gross receipts
- $852,425
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger M Cymbaluk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Royce Fletcher Esq | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John E Rockwell PE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Dranias | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roy G Cohee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John R Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Russ Hendricks | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William McGrath | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Shawcroft | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter I Wold | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristen Wohlgemuth | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| William Trachman | General Counsel | 0 | $0 |
| Austin Scott | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Kerwin | Senior Attorney | 40 | $0 |
| Ivan London | Senior Attorney | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN NATION | DGC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,510 | $76,332 |
| CRISTEN WOHLGEMUTH | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $230,250 | $24,835 |
| WILLIAM TRACHMAN | GENERAL COUN Key employee | 40 | $210,808 | $23,475 |
| IVAN LONDON | SENIOR ATTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,187 | $12,602 |
| JAMES KERWIN | SENIOR ATTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,439 | $18,759 |
| DONNA CLARK | DIR. OF DEVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,264 | $18,047 |
| MICHAEL MCCOY | DIR. CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,713 | $13,302 |
| RICHARD FLETCHER ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS HENDRICKS | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER I WOLD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN E ROCKWELL PE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER M CYMBALUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD R SCOTT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY G COHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN R GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SHAWCROFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK DRANIAS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD POMBO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON ERNEST ANGELO JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY JONES ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN REHBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTEN WOHLGEMUTH | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $215,436 | $15,446 |
| WILLIAM TRACHMAN | GENERAL COUN Key employee | 40 | $194,246 | $14,900 |
| IVAN LONDON | SENIOR ATTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,554 | $9,086 |
| BRIAN ABBAS | SENIOR ATTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,929 | $7,387 |
| BRAD ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY G COHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER M CYMBALUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY JONES ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK DRANIAS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FLETCHER ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN R GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD R SCOTT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON ERNEST ANGELO JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN E ROCKWELL PE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD POMBO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN REHBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SHAWCROFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS HENDRICKS | VICE CHAIRMA Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER I WOLD | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2596 S LEWIS WAY, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227-2705
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CRISTEN WOHLGEMUTH
- Signed the 990
- CRISTEN WOHLGEMUTH, President & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 292-2021
- Website
- WWW.MSLEGAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
WE PROTECT INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, THE RIGHT TO OWN AND USE PROPERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT, AND THE BENEFITS OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION [THE 'FOUNDATION OR MSLF'] WAS CREATED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, THE RIGHT TO OWN AND USE PROPERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT, AND THE BENEFITS OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSYTEM. IT LITIGATES ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD PRIVAT COUNSEL. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS VICTORY FOR ITS CLIENTS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESTABLISMENT OF BINDING LEGAL PRECEDENTS THAT WILL BENEFIT MILLIONS OF AMERICANSExpenses $1,289,867
- THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGES IN COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE THREATS TO THEIR LIBERTIES PRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED GOVERNMENT ACTIONExpenses $494,616
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0736725
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,323,530
- Income (IRS master file)
- $852,425
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $852,425 | $2,573,381 | $5,323,530 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,506,791 | $5,342,038 | $7,019,577 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,234,209 | $4,325,021 | $8,245,317 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,030,878 | $3,999,768 | $9,435,349 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 84-0736725).
Questions about MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION is 84-0736725.
- Is MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION 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 MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CRISTEN WOHLGEMUTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $852,425, expenses of $2,573,381 and total assets of $5,323,530 at year end.
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