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Northwestern Legal Services

EIN 25-1201331 • 501(c)3 • Erie, PA

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Northwestern legal services assists low income individuals and families by guiding them through the legal system using advocacy and education to obtain justice with the goal of improving their quality of life and strengthening our community.

1001 State Street 700Erie, PA 16501

www.nwls.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$101,912

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

68th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,551,043

Up $719,079 (+39%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,424,290

Up $552,889 (+63%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,126,753

Up $166,190 (+17%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,309,807

Up $620,666 (+23%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,248,674

Up $707,473 (+28%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$61,133

Down $86,807 (-59%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,077,910Liabilities 2011: $102,673Net Assets 2011: $975,2372011Assets 2012: $902,562Liabilities 2012: $78,048Net Assets 2012: $824,5142012Assets 2013: $862,359Liabilities 2013: $148,487Net Assets 2013: $713,8722013Assets 2014: $858,278Liabilities 2014: $76,958Net Assets 2014: $781,3202014Assets 2015: $915,549Liabilities 2015: $105,111Net Assets 2015: $810,4382015Assets 2016: $931,546Liabilities 2016: $85,879Net Assets 2016: $845,6672016Assets 2017: $991,028Liabilities 2017: $97,979Net Assets 2017: $893,0492017Assets 2018: $1,062,620Liabilities 2018: $144,158Net Assets 2018: $918,4622018Assets 2020: $1,968,247Liabilities 2020: $1,119,439Net Assets 2020: $848,8082020Assets 2021: $1,983,814Liabilities 2021: $1,087,851Net Assets 2021: $895,9632021Assets 2022: $1,831,964Liabilities 2022: $871,401Net Assets 2022: $960,5632022Assets 2025: $2,551,043Liabilities 2025: $1,424,290Net Assets 2025: $1,126,7532025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$2,551,043
Liabilities$1,424,290
Net Assets$1,126,753
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $2,208,5312011Expenses 2012: $2,095,3692012Expenses 2013: $2,028,4212013Revenue 2014: $1,917,785Expenses 2014: $1,850,337Net Income 2014: $67,4482014Revenue 2015: $1,876,251Expenses 2015: $1,847,133Net Income 2015: $29,1182015Revenue 2016: $1,818,741Expenses 2016: $1,783,512Net Income 2016: $35,2292016Revenue 2017: $1,895,210Expenses 2017: $1,847,828Net Income 2017: $47,3822017Revenue 2018: $1,927,755Expenses 2018: $1,902,342Net Income 2018: $25,4132018Revenue 2020: $2,124,588Expenses 2020: $2,335,904Net Income 2020: -$211,3162020Revenue 2021: $2,409,747Expenses 2021: $2,445,932Net Income 2021: -$36,1852021Revenue 2022: $2,689,141Expenses 2022: $2,541,201Net Income 2022: $147,9402022Revenue 2025: $3,309,807Expenses 2025: $3,248,674Net Income 2025: $61,1332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$3,309,807
Expenses$3,248,674
Net Income$61,133
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$2,551,043
Liabilities
$1,424,290
Net assets
$1,126,753
Revenue
$3,309,807
Expenses
$3,248,674
Net income
$61,133
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.55$1.42$1.13$3.31$3.25$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.83$0.87$0.96$2.69$2.54$0.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.98$1.09$0.90$2.41$2.45$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.97$1.12$0.85$2.12$2.34$0.21
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.06$0.14$0.92$1.93$1.90$0.03
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.99$0.10$0.89$1.90$1.85$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.09$0.85$1.82$1.78$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.11$0.81$1.88$1.85$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.08$0.78$1.92$1.85$0.07
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.15$0.71$2.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.08$0.82$2.10
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$0.10$0.98$2.21
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2025 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Oct 12, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,689,141
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Northwestern legal services assists low income individuals and families by guiding them through the legal system using advocacy and education to obtain justice with the goal of improving their quality of life and strengthening our community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,854,688$1,632,436▼ $222,252
Accounts Receivable$100,818$180,562▲ $79,744
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$26,501$18,366▼ $8,135
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$600$600→ $0
Total Assets$1,983,814$1,831,964▼ $151,850
Other Assets Total$1,207--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$361,663$432,441▲ $70,778
Deferred Revenue$642,996$373,113▼ $269,883
Other Liabilities$81,985$65,847▼ $16,138
Escrow Account Liability$1,207--
Total Liabilities$1,087,851$871,401▼ $216,450
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$895,963$960,563▲ $64,600
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$895,963$960,563▲ $64,600
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,983,814$1,831,964▼ $151,850

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,366$227,561$245,927
Other Land Buildings$0$149,962$149,962
Leasehold Improvements$0$2,771$2,771
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jacqueline Lager EsqExecutive DirectorFT$101,912$101,912
Rami SorgeFiscal ManagerFT$82,534$82,534

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher Ferry EsqPresident
Chester B Scholl Jr EsqLaw Vice-president
Silvana ReedLay Vice-president
Adam Stallard EsqDirector
Barbara Seman OchsDirector
Carol SummervilleDirector
Christina SweeneyDirector
Christopher J Martini EsqDirector
Connie BushDirector
Craig Markham EsqDirector
Erica L Jenkins EsqDirector
Gina NorrisDirector
Gloria ColemanDirector
John Parroccini EsqDirector
Joyce CarlgrenDirector
Julianne StefanickDirector
Justin FleegerDirector
Lori Ross EsqDirector
Matthew W Mccullough EsqDirector
Nicole LarsonDirector
Rhonda KauffeldDirector
Stacy Wallace EsqDirector
Thomas G Wagner EsqDirector
Thomas Lent EsqDirector
Lori GrahamSecretary
Daniel E SloppyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,687,818
Program Service Revenue
$650
Investment Income
$673
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$22,086
Change in Net Assets
$147,940

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,605,801
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$83,340
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$19,065
Other Revenue Adjustments
$83,340
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,624,866
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,689,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,019,675
Other Expenses$521,526
Total Fundraising Expense$347
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,256,926$99,636$154$1,356,716
Other Employee Benefits$339,978$45,771$84$385,833
Office Expenses$166,061$27,528$2$193,591
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,477$134,200$76$162,753
Occupancy$129,347$21,443-$150,790
Payroll Taxes$105,345$9,014$14$114,373
Travel$23,521$3,899$4$27,424
Insurance$20,830$3,453-$24,283
Fees for Services Accounting$13,523$2,242$2$15,767
Fees for Services Other$10,350$1,715$2$12,067
Other Expenses$8,198$1,359$9$9,557
All Other Expenses$7,154$1,186-$8,340
Depreciation Depletion$6,978$1,157-$8,135
Total Functional Expenses$2,178,199$362,655$347$2,541,201

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,560,266
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,541,201
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,541,201
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$19,065
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Compensated Absences$65,847
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 is reviewed by the board with fiscal manager and treasurer available to answer any questions. Auditing firm is on standby for any questions not able to be answered by the fiscal manager or treasurer. After board approval, form 990 is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annual notice sent to the board, reminding the board of the policy and duty to report any conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive director is reviewed every year by several methods and the board of directors makes the final decision on salary and the review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northwestern Legal Services
EIN
25-1201331
Phone
8144526949
Address
1001 STATE STREET 700, ERIE, PA 16501

Signing Officer

Name
Jacqueline Lager
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8144526949
Signed
2022-10-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jacqueline Lager
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
26
Independent Board Members
26
Employees
35
Volunteers
59

Preparer

Firm
MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Address
1800 LINGLESTOWN ROAD SUITE 306, HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Preparer
Lisa Ritter
Phone
7172321230
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Ppp loan recognized as revenue on gaap fs in py -83,340.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process of assuming responsibility for oversight of the audit has not changed from the prior year, management assumes responsibility for the audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Ppp loan recognized as revnenue on gaap fs in py 83,340.”

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