Montana Human Rights Network

What Montana Human Rights Network does

Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN) is a Montana-based nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1990 in response to white supremacist activity in the state during the late 1980s. Its mission centers on researching white nationalism and far-right extremism, advancing LGBTQ2S+ equality, supporting Indigenous and tribal sovereignty, defending democratic institutions, and protecting the rights of Jewish, Muslim, low-income, and reproductive-rights constituencies across Montana. Core "products" are not commercial goods but a portfolio of services and resources: a confidential hate incident reporting portal with a rapid-response guide, recurring legislative scorecards, an action-alert newsletter, multiple published guides (media reporting guides, transgender healthcare guide, LGBTQ2S+ event security checklists, a co-authored community guide for opposing hate), investigative reports such as the June 2024 Trenin Bayless white-power extremism report, and the Good Neighbor Project counter-messaging campaign. Distribution is free and self-serve via mhrn.org, supplemented by direct field engagement, legislative lobbying, trainings, and rallies conducted by team members located around the state.

Underlying technology is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, EveryAction for donations and email signup, and standard web forms — no proprietary software, API, SDK, or AI/ML components are referenced. The go-to-market motion is community-led organizing, reaching and converting supporters through personal engagement, trainings, and legislative action opportunities; the network claims "thousands of supporters across the state." Revenue is donation-based (processed via secure.everyaction.com), with all services, guides, and the hate reporting tool provided free of charge; no pricing models, grants, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. On December 2, 2023, MHRN merged with Montana Women Vote to form Catalyst Montana: Organizing for Justice, consolidating organizing, policy advocacy, research, and leadership development work into a single entity with broader capacity and reach.

Name

Montana Human Rights Network

Legal name

Montana Human Rights Network

Website

https://mhrn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montana Human Rights Network is a 1990-founded nonprofit that researches white nationalism and extremism, advances LGBTQ2S+ equality, and supports marginalized communities in Montana through organizing, legislative advocacy, educational guides, and a hate incident reporting portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Human rights advocacy
• Extremism research
• Community organizing
• Civil rights education
• Hate incident reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations: MHRN accepts donations through EveryAction platform (secure.everyaction.com/AsOw8HJhJkSMYQO5GeNSjg2) to support their human rights work in Montana.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that researches white nationalism and extremism, advances LGBTQ2S+ equality, and supports communities targeted by extremist groups in Montana. The organization delivers hate incident reporting, educational guides and resources, legislative advocacy, action alerts, and community organizing through direct engagement, trainings, and lobbying. All services, guides, and resources are provided free of charge to Montana residents and communities.

Product overview

Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN) is a non-profit advocacy organization offering a portfolio of research, reporting, and educational resources focused on human rights issues in Montana. The organization provides hate incident reporting services, publishes various guides on extremism and LGBTQ+ safety, produces legislative scorecards and research reports on white nationalism and extremism, and facilitates community organizing through action alerts and newsletters. On December 2, 2023, MHRN merged with Montana Women Vote to become Catalyst Montana, continuing this suite of services under the new organizational structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hate Reporting & Response A confidential reporting system for incidents of bigotry, intimidation, harassment, and violence in Montana, paired with a Rapid Response Guide to help communities respond when extremist groups are active.
• Action Alerts & Newsletter Email signup delivering MHRN reports and action items to supporters for engagement in advocacy campaigns on human rights issues.
• News & Resources A central repository of action items, statements, legislative updates, and reports on extremism, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and other human rights issues in Montana.
• Media Guide to Reporting on Extremist Groups A guide to help reporters craft articles about white nationalism, racism, and far-right extremism without giving dangerous groups free advertising.
• Guide to Reporting on Extremist Activity Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community A media guide specifically focused on reporting extremist activity that targets LGBTQ+ communities.
• Transgender Healthcare Guide A guide providing accurate information about transgender healthcare for Montanans.
• Quick Safety Checklist for LGBTQ2S+ Events A practical safety checklist providing advice for hosting LGBTQ2S+ events.
• Security & Media Checklist for LGBTQ2S+ Events A detailed guide on event security and media coordination for LGBTQ2S+ events.
• An Organizing Guide for Successfully and Safely Celebrating LGBTQI2S+ Joy in These Times A comprehensive organizing guide on planning and protecting Pride events, co-created with Western States Center and distributed by MHRN.
• A Community Guide for Opposing Hate A community guide on building positive community responses to extremist activity, co-created with Western States Center and the Bard Center for the Study of Hate.
• Trenin Bayless Report A research report documenting connections between Trenin Bayless (a postdoctoral researcher at Montana Tech) and neo-nazi groups, including involvement with White Lives Matter, published June 2024.
• Good Neighbor Project A community campaign to counter politician tactics that use xenophobic, antisemitic, Islamophobic, and anti-Indigenous stereotypes to divide Montanans, including signage and engagement resources.
• 2023 Legislative Scorecard MHRN's recap of the 2023 Montana Legislature session covering LGBTQ2S+ rights, democracy, Indigenous rights, and reproductive rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of continuous operation defending and expanding human rights in Montana
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fash Free NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2024Research partnership for the Trenin Bayless report on white power extremism. Fash Free Northwest conducted the original research that MHRN re-published, documenting Bayless' connections to neo-nazis and involvement with hate groups like White Lives Matter.
• Western States CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on community guides for opposing hate. Western States Center and MHRN co-created 'A Community Guide for Opposing Hate' and Western States Center created 'An Organizing Guide for Successfully and Safely Celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ Joy in These Times' which MHRN distributes.
• The Bard Center for the Study of HatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on 'A Community Guide for Opposing Hate', featuring MHRN's expertise on building positive community responses to extremist activity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): HRC is the largest national LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, focusing on legislation, public education, and community mobilization. It is comparable to MHRN's LGBTQ2S+ equality work but operates at a national scale across policy and corporate engagement.
• Southern Poverty Law Center: The Southern Poverty Law Center is a national nonprofit that monitors and litigates against white nationalist and extremist groups, tracks hate incidents, and runs educational programs. It is a broader, national-scale version of MHRN's extremism research and advocacy work, with overlapping methodologies and target audiences.
• NAACP: NAACP is a national civil rights organization advancing racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and community organizing. Comparable to MHRN's work addressing racism, white nationalism, and protections for marginalized communities, with overlapping legislative and community mobilization activities.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL is a national anti-hate and antisemitism organization that tracks extremist activity, provides hate-incident reporting, and engages in policy advocacy and education. It overlaps with MHRN's antisemitism monitoring, extremism research, and legislative advocacy work at a national scale.

Emerging players

• Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT): CDT is a nonprofit that defends civil rights and democratic values in the digital age. Comparable to MHRN's democracy-defender segment (anti-government extremism, free elections, First Amendment protections) but with a more technology-focused operational lens.
• Indigenous Peoples' Power Project: Indigenous Peoples' Power Project (part of R2P Action) supports Indigenous-led campaigns on sovereignty, treaty rights, and environmental justice. Overlaps with MHRN's Indigenous communities and tribal nations segment, including research on anti-Indigenous activity and MMIP issues.
• Faith in Public Life: Faith in Public Life is a network of faith leaders advancing progressive values, including LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, and economic justice. Comparable to MHRN's multi-faith, multi-issue advocacy approach and community mobilization tactics, though operating nationally.
• National Council on Jewish Women (NCJW): NCJW is a grassroots Jewish women's organization advocating for women's rights, Jewish values, and social justice. Comparable in part to MHRN's antisemitism monitoring and Holocaust-denial resources, with overlapping community organizing and policy advocacy capabilities.

Direct peers

• Western States Center: Western States Center is a regional nonprofit focused on inclusive democracy, multiracial organizing, and opposing hate across the Western U.S. It is a direct peer and active collaborator with MHRN, having co-created community guides on opposing hate and run joint programs.
• Montana Women Vote: Montana Women Vote was a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and economic justice for women and low-income Montanans; it merged with MHRN in late 2024 to form Catalyst Montana. Previously a direct peer and close collaborator, comparable in Montana-based community organizing and policy advocacy on Medicaid expansion and LGBTQ equality.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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