NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH

EIN: 251296727 501(c)(3)

ERIE, PA

Total Revenue
$47,440,023
Total Expenses
$46,542,737
Total Assets
$8,959,316
Net Assets
$5,040,996
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ELANA COMO
Phone
8148369295
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH, founded in 1975, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $47.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH, A NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION, PARTNERS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD AND OPERATE HIGH QUALITY, ACCOUNTABLE, AND RESULTS-DRIVEN PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $45,171,614 Revenue: $46,126,918

MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD. PROGRAM FUNDING IS DISTRIBUTED TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS. THE 20242025 ANNUAL MONITORING REVIEW OF...

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD. PROGRAM FUNDING IS DISTRIBUTED TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS. THE 20242025 ANNUAL MONITORING REVIEW OF EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (ELRC) REGION 1 CONFIRMED THAT ALL GOALS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WERE MET. IN JULY 2024, NWIR, INC. ASSUMED MANAGEMENT OF ELRC REGION 2.COLLECTIVELY, ELRC REGIONS 1 AND 2 DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $41 MILLION TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF SUBSIDY-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES, AS WELL AS DIRECTLY TO PROVIDERS THROUGH GRANT FUNDING. THE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENED VIRTUALLY TO FOSTER COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TOPICS INCLUDED STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES AND TO EXPAND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND PROVIDERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $294,384

PROVIDES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO ACCESS EARLY LEARNING SERVICES, ASSISTING PROVIDERS TO ELEVATE THEIR QUALITY STAR RATING. COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY...

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PROVIDES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO ACCESS EARLY LEARNING SERVICES, ASSISTING PROVIDERS TO ELEVATE THEIR QUALITY STAR RATING. COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,377

THE JAM (JOYCE'S AMAZING MIRACLE) TEAM WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED AS A SUPPORT TEAM FOR DR. JOYCE A. MILLER DURING HER BATTLE WITH GLIOBLASTOMA, A DEADLY FORM OF BRAIN CANCER. AS PART OF HER...

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THE JAM (JOYCE'S AMAZING MIRACLE) TEAM WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED AS A SUPPORT TEAM FOR DR. JOYCE A. MILLER DURING HER BATTLE WITH GLIOBLASTOMA, A DEADLY FORM OF BRAIN CANCER. AS PART OF HER POST-SURGICAL RECOVERY, DR. MILLER TRANSFORMED HER JAM TEAM INTO A FOUNDATION UNDER HER NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE JAM TEAM WILL BE A DRIVING FORCE IN REALIZING DR. MILLER'S VISION THAT ALL PARENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO WORK EVERY DAY KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR AND RECEIVING THE BEST EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE POSSIBLE. THE JAM TEAM WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS VISION THROUGH A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES, RANGING FROM ASSISTING NEEDY FAMILIES WITH SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MIRACLE SPACES AND MIRACLE MICRO-CENTERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,023,807
Program Service Revenue $119,933
Investment Income $201,530
Other Revenue $94,753
TOTAL REVENUE $47,440,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,282,492
Salaries & Benefits $3,695,522
Fundraising Expenses $27,640
Program Expenses $45,473,375
Other Expenses $39,564,723
TOTAL EXPENSES $46,542,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $47,440,023 $39,503,006 +0.2%
Expenses $46,542,737 $39,469,969 +0.2%
Net Income $897,286 $33,037 +26.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
60
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$219,877
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELANA COMO CEO 40.00
Officer
$191,265 $28,612 $219,877
ALDO JACKSON PHD TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP BELFIORE PHD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HOLMAN MBA SPHR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DR BEN WILSON AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DR APRIL TORRENCE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE PRESTON AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $47,440,023 $46,542,737 $8,959,316 $897,286
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $43,423,687 $42,795,724 $7,232,287 $627,963
2022 $51,433,326 $50,719,600 $10,646,840 $713,726
2021 $44,694,809 $43,467,249 $4,835,958 $1,227,560
2020 $36,028,767 $36,004,216 $3,339,483 $24,551
2019 $31,083,682 $30,919,375 $3,249,214 $164,307
2018 $4,697,327 $4,670,256 $429,406 $27,071
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