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Micronesian Legal Services Corp

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.58M (2023)

Expenses
$3.81M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.8M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$662k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,584,427
Expenses
$3,814,086
Net Income
-$229,659
Net Assets
$1,133,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,517,583
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,732
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $44,112
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,233,258
58.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,795,337
Total Liabilities $661,842
Net Assets $1,133,495
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Pliscou (Executive Director) $115,533 $0 $0
Robert Ruecho (President Of The Board Of Directors) $0 $0 $0
Joshua D Walsh (Vice President Of The Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert T Torres (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Senator John Mafel (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hon Marcelo Peterson (Board Member From Pohnpei State, Fsm) $0 $0 $0
Delegate Nace Soalablai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hon Jack Ading (Board Member From Republic Of Marsha) $0 $0 $0
Senator Artson S Talley (Board Member From Kosrae, Fsm) $0 $0 $0
Rellani Bennett Ogumoro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Senator Harris Rain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,614,222
Expenses
$3,665,383
Net Income
-$51,161
Net Assets
$1,139,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,502,907
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35,846
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $75,469
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,222,260
60.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,661,557
Total Liabilities $522,084
Net Assets $1,139,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Pliscou (Executive Director) $110,880 $0 $0
Robert Ruecho (President Of The Board Of Directors) $0 $0 $0
Joshua D Walsh (Vice President Of The Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert T Torres (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Senator John Mafel (Board Member From Yap State, Fsm) $0 $0 $0
Hon Marcelo Peterson (Board Member From Pohnpei State, Fsm) $0 $0 $0
Delegate Nace Soalablai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hon Jack Ading (Board Member From Republic Of Marsha) $0 $0 $0
Senator Artson S Talley (Board Member From Kosrae, Fsm) $0 $0 $0
Rellani Bennett Ogumoro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Senator Harris Rain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

No Extracted Financial Data

Form 990 documents are not available for this tax period, but audit documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,298,734
Expenses
$3,396,270
Net Income
-$97,536
Net Assets
$1,153,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,112,574
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162,915
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,245
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $153,518
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,239,216
65.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,174,774
Total Liabilities $1,021,233
Net Assets $1,153,541

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,138,584
Expenses
$2,274,466
Net Income
-$135,882
Net Assets
$1,230,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,137,527
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $255
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $802
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,421
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,296,115
57.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,575,455
Total Liabilities $344,872
Net Assets $1,230,583

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,943,887
Expenses
$2,474,142
Net Income
-$530,255
Net Assets
$1,366,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,930,389
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,866
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,632
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $512,969
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,071,685
43.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,819,082
Total Liabilities $452,617
Net Assets $1,366,465

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,456,077
Expenses
$2,277,987
Net Income
$1,178,090
Net Assets
$1,896,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,454,300
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,777
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $465,388
20.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $913,945
40.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,211,959
Total Liabilities $315,239
Net Assets $1,896,720

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,196,252
Expenses
$2,026,606
Net Income
$169,646
Net Assets
$622,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,183,503
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,623
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,126
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $419,156
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $894,394
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $937,263
Total Liabilities $314,963
Net Assets $622,300

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,028,638
Expenses
$1,985,347
Net Income
$43,291
Net Assets
$452,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,021,457
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $723
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,458
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $407,832
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $898,427
45.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $792,349
Total Liabilities $339,695
Net Assets $452,654

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,151,385
Expenses
$2,121,338
Net Income
$30,047
Net Assets
$409,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,142,626
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,744
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,015
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $418,116
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,037,092
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,983
Total Liabilities $347,620
Net Assets $409,363

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,110,320
Expenses
$2,449,840
Net Income
-$339,520
Net Assets
$379,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,108,194
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,836
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $290
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $409,263
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,186,960
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $848,212
Total Liabilities $468,896
Net Assets $379,316

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