Public Benefit : Advocacy and Civil Rights
Mountain States Legal Foundation
Committed to preserving the liberties guaranteed by the Constitution
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (38.91) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 54.5% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 6.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 38.5% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.39 | ||
| Efficiency Rating | 0 Stars | ||
| (17.95) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 2.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 4.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.31 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (20.96) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2008)
Contact Information
Mountain States Legal Foundation
2596 South Lewis Way
Lakewood, CO 80227
tel: (303) 292-2021
fax: (303) 292-1980
EIN: 84-0736725
Leadership (FYE 12/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Perry Pendley | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $250,237 | 10.48% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) is a public interest law firm dedicated to individual liberty, the right to own and use property, limited and ethical government and the free enterprise system. MSLF undertakes nationally significant public interest litigation, throughout the country, without charge (pro bono) on behalf of deserving clients who cannot afford to hire private counsel. MSLF provides a strong and effective voice for freedom of enterprise, the rights of private property ownership, and the multiple use of federal and state resources. MSLF also champions the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution in support of individual and business enterprises and against unwarranted government intrusion.
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| Mountain States Legal Foundation - CO | 38.91 |  |
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| Mountain States Legal Foundation - CO | 38.91 | |
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