2026-07-28T12:01:00-05:00 2025-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 345 N Reid Pl Ste 400 Sioux Falls SD 571037034 990 2025-01-01 237101054 East River Legal Services Corporation EAST 6052756938 335 N Main Avenue 200 Sioux Falls SD 57104 Lea Wroblewski Executive Director 6052756938 2026-07-28 1 Laurie Hanson CPA P00851848 6053391999 2026-07-28 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dan Fritz 335 N Main Avenue 200 Sioux Falls SD 57104 1963543 0 X http://erlservices.org/ X 1971 SD Providing civil legal services to low income individuals in 33 counties in Eastern South Dakota. 13 13 33 45 0 0 1998663 1963485 0 0 -1783 58 0 0 1996880 1963543 0 0 0 0 1418499 1423013 0 0 40824 536339 552078 1954838 1975091 42042 -11548 654621 1029228 155056 541211 499565 488017 X PROVIDING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN 33 COUNTIES IN EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA. 0 0 1494646 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. 1494646 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 X X Lea Wroblewski 6053369230 335 N Main Avenue Suite 200 Sioux Falls SD 57104 X Dan Fritz President 0.30 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Niedert Vice President 0.30 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Shultz Treasurer 0.20 X X 0 0 0 Alicia Roy Client Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Timothy Cummings McCollum Attorney 0.20 X 0 0 0 Sister Patrick Murphy Client Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Mindy J Nilsen Client Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Ryan Vogel McCollum Attorney 0.20 X 0 0 0 Morgan Erickson McCollum Attorney 0.20 X 0 0 0 Marty Pennock Client Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Trefz Client Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 James Taylor McCollum Attorney 0.20 X 0 0 0 Anthony Teesdale McCollum Attorney 0.20 X 0 0 0 Lea Wroblewski Executive Director 50.00 X 111600 0 14523 111600 0 14523 1 0 0 0 0 82999 1759287 121199 1963485 58 58 1963543 0 0 58 126330 59426 58036 8868 1055048 899193 148752 7103 19375 16488 2752 135 124932 106317 17748 867 97328 79395 16687 1246 146215 146215 48233 43091 5142 5246 5246 44509 37625 6884 59840 49581 10259 10573 8752 1821 42906 38794 3768 344 7468 6783 685 24036 23415 621 8928 7397 1531 Lease Expense 104104 86256 17848 Dues and memberships 13511 13511 36509 13376 872 22261 1975091 1494646 439621 40824 107615 486675 285259 216090 97018 294 19702 21827 343265 266141 97362 77124 47665 227218 654621 1029228 105791 111491 49265 429720 155056 541211 X 376417 459891 123148 28126 499565 488017 654621 1029228 -11548 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1787250 1611649 2002350 1998663 1963485 9363397 1787250 1611649 2002350 1998663 1963485 9363397 9363397 1 4 12 92 58 167 9363564 8779 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44649 44649 0 298616 221492 77124 77124 Operating Lease Right of Use Asset 210230 Finance Lease Right of Use Asset 16988 227218 Operating Lease Liability 213736 Finance Lease Liability 17114 Refundable Advance 198870 429720 X 1963543 0 1963543 0 1963543 1975091 0 1975091 0 1975091 Part X, Line 2: The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Organization would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b East River Legal Services Corporation does not utilize committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 prior to filing, and the Board reviews the Form 990 at the next scheduled quarterly board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12 Conflicts are disclosed throughout the year; however, there is no annual disclosure requirement. Any conflict disclosure is done on an informal and irregular basis and on a case by case basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Processes used are Executive Session, Board Meeting, and Budget Meeting of the Legal Services Corporation. The salary scale is determined by Board motion and budget - includes private and off the record discussions. The organization has a limited budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are made available upon request. Form 990, Part VII The Executive Director serves as both the top management official and the top financial official of the organization.