Nonprofit · EIN 23-7101054
EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,963,543 | $1,975,091 | -$11,548 | $1,029,228 | $541,211 | $488,017 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,996,880 | $1,954,838 | $42,042 | $654,621 | $155,056 | $499,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,002,311 | $1,834,356 | $167,955 | $690,952 | $233,429 | $457,523 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,963,485
- of which government grants
- $1,759,287
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,330
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,055,048
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,423,013
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $146,215
- Occupancy
- $10,573
- Travel
- $42,906
- Depreciation
- $24,036
- Program services (functional)
- $1,494,646
- Management and general (functional)
- $439,621
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,824
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $654,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,029,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $541,211
- Net assets, end of year
- $488,017
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $77,124
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $459,891
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $28,126
- Gross receipts
- $1,963,543
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- SD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Wroblewski | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $111,600 | $14,523 |
| Dan Fritz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Niedert | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Shultz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Roy | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Cummings | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Patrick Murphy | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mindy J Nilsen | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Vogel | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Erickson | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Pennock | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Trefz | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Taylor | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Teesdale | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Wroblewski | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $103,108 | $13,110 |
| Jeff ShultzPres until Mar 2024 | Treas from Mar 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Niedert | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan FritzTreasurer | until Mar 2024 Pres from Mar 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Roy | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Cummings | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Patrick Murphy | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mindy J Nilsen | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Vogel | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Erickson | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Pennock | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Trefz | Client Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Taylor | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Teesdale | McCollum Attorney Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEA WROBLEWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $117,890 | $15,905 |
| JEFF SHULTZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA NIEDERT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA FIKSDAL - LEFT 32023 | TREASURER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FRITZ | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER (FROM 3/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY TEESDALE | BOARD MEMBER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN VOGEL | BOARD MEMBER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN ERICKSON - JOINED 52023 | BOARD MEMBER/MCCOLLUM ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER PATRICK MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KNUTSON - LEFT 32023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN TREFZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA KINDVALL - LEFT 32023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA ROY - JOINED 52023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY NILSEN - JOINED 52023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY PENNOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 335 N MAIN AVE STE 200, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-6038
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dan Fritz, 335 N Main Avenue 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Signed the 990
- Lea Wroblewski, Executive Director
- Phone
- (605) 275-6938
- Website
- http://erlservices.org/
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
PROVIDING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN 33 COUNTIES IN EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Program accomplishments
- East River Legal Services uses the power of the law to ensure access to basic needs and help individuals and families move out of poverty. Through the support of funders, donors, volunteers, and community partners, the organization provides civil legal services that improve clients' safety and health, promote economic stability, secure safe and affordable housing, and ensure access to justice and accountability within government systems.The mission of East River Legal Services is to provide equal access to justice for vulnerable individuals by delivering high-quality legal services and pursuing systemic solutions to poverty-related legal problems.In 2025, East River Legal Services received requests for legal assistance from low-income individuals and families throughout eastern South Dakota and closed 1,509 cases across 38 counties. Legal services were provided in substantive areas including housing, family law, consumer protection, and public benefits, with a focus on preserving housing stability, increasing financial security, and protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation.East River Legal Services continued to expand services through street outreach and housing retention initiatives designed to improve access to legal services for unhoused and highly vulnerable individuals. These efforts focus on reducing barriers to housing, obtaining identification documents and benefits, resolving legal obstacles to stability, and increasing collaboration with community service providers to improve long-term client outcomes.Client demographics included 436 clients with disabilities, 67 veteran-related cases, and 265 cases involving victims of domestic violence. The organization also served older adults, families with children, and individuals experiencing housing instability and poverty-related legal barriers.In addition to direct legal representation, East River Legal Services conducted community outreach, collaborated with nonprofit and governmental partners, and provided legal education designed to increase access to justice for underserved populations.Expenses $1,494,646
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7101054
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,029,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,963,543
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,963,543 | $1,975,091 | $1,029,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,996,880 | $1,954,838 | $654,621 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,002,311 | $1,834,356 | $690,952 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,620,142 | $1,627,002 | $482,375 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7101054).
Questions about EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION is 23-7101054.
- Is EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dan Fritz.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,600 (Lea Wroblewski, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EAST RIVER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,963,543, expenses of $1,975,091 and total assets of $1,029,228 at year end.
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