Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska, registered in 1996, with $7,005,934 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 83613, Lincoln, NE, 68501 EIN 47-0798343 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.0M
▲ 49.5% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$11.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc: 30 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 83613, Lincoln, NE, 68501
- City
- Lincoln
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $7.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $749KNet assets $11.4M
Operating margin
35.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.2M
Total liabilities
$749K
Net assets
$11.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,005,934▲49.5% | $4,542,357▲1.9% | $11,440,341▲29.0% | $12,189,239▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,684,788▲27.8% | $4,456,906▲10.7% | $8,869,210▲4.4% | $9,199,275▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,665,432▼33.6% | $4,027,680▲13.1% | $8,493,469▼6.6% | $9,134,460▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,523,330▲23.4% | $3,561,812▲11.5% | $9,095,546▲28.5% | $9,402,407▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,475,803▲92.2% | $3,193,485▲11.2% | $7,079,608▲23.1% | $7,241,677▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,328,500▼17.3% | $2,872,506▲6.9% | $5,749,134▼8.6% | $5,905,697▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,816,043▼50.0% | $2,686,022▲23.6% | $6,292,921▲1.5% | $6,483,356▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,630,929▲143% | $2,173,626▲3.9% | $6,201,553▲128% | $6,429,468▲124% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,316,218▲39.1% | $2,091,056▲24.0% | $2,715,817▲9.8% | $2,864,283▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,664,940▼38.8% | $1,686,767▲2.8% | $2,474,417▼2.0% | $2,594,690▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,718,542▲125% | $1,640,744▲18.1% | $2,524,848▲75.4% | $2,591,178▲73.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,206,817 | $1,389,107▲14.9% | $1,439,172▼9.5% | $1,494,581▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,209,000▲33.3% | $1,591,052▲35.6% | $1,641,879▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $906,718▲17.9% | $1,173,189▲36.2% | $1,250,902▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $768,876 | $861,311 | $907,928 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.8M total
71 grants to Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc totaling $4.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Snap access | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,007,800 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2023 | $135,000 |
| St John Medical Center Inc | To support the delinquent & deprived juvenile mental health project | 2023 | $125,000 |
| Share Our Strength | No kid hungry partner | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | Federal policy & advocacy project | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Snap access | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Community Catalyst Inc | Support health issues | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0798343, based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc's EIN?
- Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0798343.
- How much revenue does Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc report?
- Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc reported $7,005,934 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In the Public Interest Inc (EIN 47-0798343) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.