Michigan Indian Legal Services

Traverse City, MI, 49686 (231) 947-0122 Est. 1975 EIN 38-2077208

I80Z - Crime & Legal-Related 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.mils3.org

Mission

MILS provides legal services to low income Indian individuals and tribes to further self sufficiency, overcome discrimination, assist tribal governments and preserve Indian families.

Financials

Total Revenue

$1,265,481

Total Expenses

$966,001

Net Assets

$726,903

20 employees 35 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

9.0 months Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↑ 8.4%

Expenses ↓ 2.3%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 90.1% Earned revenue 9.4% Investment 0.5%

Expense Breakdown

Program 87.3% Management 12.4% Fundraising 0.3%

Officers & Key Employees (11)

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Grants Received (31)

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Filing History (7 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025	$1,265,481 ↑	$966,001	$726,903
2024 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024	$1,167,013 ↑	$989,200	$427,423
2023 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023	$812,263 ↑	$882,128	$249,610
2022 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022	$785,388 ↓	$799,023	$319,475
2021 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021	$896,995 ↑	$765,913	$333,110
2020 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020	$748,621 ↑	$679,812	$202,028
2018 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018	$567,288	$542,849	$121,766