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Timpanogos Legal Center

EIN 45-3633760 · Orem, UT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LOW-INCOME UTAHNS TO NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS AND TRAINS LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO WORK IN NEW AND MEANINGFUL WAYS, WHICH ENABLES THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR TO PURSUE OR DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS IN COURT AND ENSURE STABILITY AND SECURITY FOR THEIR FAMILIES. WE NAMED OUR ORGANIZATION AFTER MOUNT TIMPANOGOS WITH THE VISION THAT WE WILL LIFT OUR CLIENTS LIKE THE PEAKS OF THE MOUNTAIN ELEVATE OUR EYES UPWARD. OUR MOTTO IS "LIFTING LIVES THROUGH THE LAW".

Income
$675,823
Spending
$694,541
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
2
Volunteers
184
Highest pay
$84,806, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $552,313 spent. TIMPANOGOS LEGAL CENTER (TLC) CONTINUED IN 2025 TO SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY AND HOUSING LAW FOR LOW-INCOME UTAHNS AND VICTIMS OF ABUSE. DURING THE YEAR, TLC PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE STATEWIDE THROUGH ITS LEGAL ADVICE HOTLINE, WEEKLY AND REGIONAL LEGAL CLINICS, AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 9,900 LEGAL SERVICE INTERACTIONS ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. TLC ALSO STRENGTHENED INTERNAL OPERATIONS THROUGH FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DELIVERY, EXPANDED STAFF CAPACITY BY HIRING A PART-TIME SPANISH-SPEAKING ATTORNEY, AND EXPERIENCED A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION WITH THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPPING INTO A DEVELOPMENT ROLE TO SUPPORT CONTINUED ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH. TIMPANOGOS LEGAL CENTER (TLC) CONTINUED IN 2025 TO SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY AND HOUSING LAW FOR LOW-INCOME UTAHNS AND VICTIMS OF ABUSE. DURING THE YEAR, TLC PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE STATEWIDE THROUGH ITS LEGAL ADVICE HOTLINE, WEEKLY AND REGIONAL LEGAL CLINICS, AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 9,900 LEGAL SERVICE INTERACTIONS ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. TLC ALSO STRENGTHENED INTERNAL OPERATIONS THROUGH FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DELIVERY, EXPANDED STAFF CAPACITY BY HIRING A PART-TIME SPANISH-SPEAKING ATTORNEY, AND EXPERIENCED A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION WITH THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPPING INTO A DEVELOPMENT ROLE TO SUPPORT CONTINUED ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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