Civic Intelligence

Nonprofit Legal Services-Central Inc

EIN 45-5624510 • 501(c)3 • Milwaukee, WI

Profile

Low-cost legal services for the poor

PO Box 1212Milwaukee, WI 53201

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

2.2%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$90,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 74.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

0.2%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$23,641

Down $7,165 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,499

Down $9,797 (-87%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$22,142

Up $2,632 (+13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$120,659

Up $211 (+0.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$118,027

Up $7,627 (+6.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,632

Down $7,416 (-74%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2014: $9,685Net Assets 2014: $9,6852014Assets 2015: $5,718Liabilities 2015: $12,557Net Assets 2015: -$6,8392015Assets 2017: $19,870Liabilities 2017: $26,576Net Assets 2017: -$6,7062017Assets 2018: $13,016Liabilities 2018: $13,801Net Assets 2018: -$7852018Assets 2019: $6,324Liabilities 2019: $1,168Net Assets 2019: $5,1562019Assets 2020: $6,688Liabilities 2020: $575Net Assets 2020: $6,1132020Assets 2021: $30,295Liabilities 2021: $14,069Net Assets 2021: $16,2262021Assets 2022: $18,160Liabilities 2022: $8,698Net Assets 2022: $9,4622022Assets 2023: $30,806Liabilities 2023: $11,296Net Assets 2023: $19,5102023Assets 2024: $23,641Liabilities 2024: $1,499Net Assets 2024: $22,1422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$23,641
Liabilities$1,499
Net Assets$22,142
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $121,715Expenses 2014: $132,812Net Income 2014: -$11,0972014Revenue 2015: $117,026Expenses 2015: $133,550Net Income 2015: -$16,5242015Revenue 2017: $123,912Expenses 2017: $120,346Net Income 2017: $3,5662017Revenue 2018: $115,027Expenses 2018: $109,106Net Income 2018: $5,9212018Revenue 2019: $106,372Expenses 2019: $100,431Net Income 2019: $5,9412019Revenue 2020: $82,820Expenses 2020: $98,113Net Income 2020: -$15,2932020Revenue 2021: $118,983Expenses 2021: $108,870Net Income 2021: $10,1132021Revenue 2022: $102,030Expenses 2022: $108,794Net Income 2022: -$6,7642022Revenue 2023: $120,448Expenses 2023: $110,400Net Income 2023: $10,0482023Revenue 2024: $120,659Expenses 2024: $118,027Net Income 2024: $2,6322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$120,659
Expenses$118,027
Net Income$2,632
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,641
Liabilities
$1,499
Net assets
$22,142
Revenue
$120,659
Expenses
$118,027
Net income
$2,632
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.01$0.22$1.21$1.18$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.11$0.20$1.20$1.10$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.09$0.09$1.02$1.09$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.14$0.16$1.19$1.09$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.83$0.98$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$1.06$1.00$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.14$0.01$1.15$1.09$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.27$0.07$1.24$1.20$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.13$0.07$1.17$1.34$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$1.22$1.33$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$120,659
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Low-cost legal services for the poor

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided legal services to poor clients as defined by Federal poverty guidelines.-$118,027
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph NetervalChief Executive OfficerFT$90,000-$90,000
Patricia GrovePresident-$0--
Christoper StawskiVice President-$0--
Patrick JenningsSecretary-$0--
Luis GarzaTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nonprofit Legal Services-Central Inc
EIN
45-5624510
Address
PO Box 1212, Milwaukee, WI 53201

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Neterval
Title
CEO
Signed
2025-07-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Gerald L Krug CPA SC
Address
7635 W Bluemound Rd Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Preparer
Gerald L Krug
Phone
4142571040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Mileage reimbursement 3,199”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Internet 1,099”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Referral fees 4,000”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“CLE and research 886”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Membership in Wisconsin Bar Assoc. 577”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“WDR annual fees 35”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Credit card processing fees 3,967”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Insurance - malpractice 1,646”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Office supplies and equipment 3,970”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Postage delivery and PO Box 587”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Professional services - accountant 500”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Telephone 676”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“Client deposits net of client receivables Beginning of year 11,296, End of year 1,499”

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