Nebraska Community Foundation
86% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nebraska Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska, registered in 1994, with $60,942,564 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
8100 S 15th St Ste A, Lincoln, NE, 68512 EIN 47-0769903 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$60.9M
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$40.3M
Net assets
$275.4M
Employees
59
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $3 to raise $100
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. For Nebraska Community Foundation: 86% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating82 mo reserves · +34% 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 Community Foundation: 82 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Nebraska Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Community Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The nebraska community foundation unleashes abundant local assets, inspires charitable giving, and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a greater nebraska.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8100 S 15th St Ste A, Lincoln, NE, 68512
- City
- Lincoln
- State
- Nebraska
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.2M (FY2013) to $60.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $275.4M
Operating margin
33.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$277.7M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$275.4M
Salaries & benefits
$3.7M
9% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,942,564▼8.4% | $40,267,181▲9.8% | $275,396,187▲8.1% | $277,693,915▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $66,506,049▲29.1% | $36,668,298▼31.8% | $254,720,804▲13.3% | $256,373,144▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,510,146▲148% | $53,772,504▲34.8% | $224,883,053▼1.0% | $226,685,574▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $20,781,363▼78.4% | $39,893,971▲33.5% | $227,145,411▼7.8% | $227,749,373▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,169,891▲161% | $29,883,906▼20.9% | $246,258,019▲36.8% | $246,726,581▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,819,625▼44.3% | $37,777,234▲16.1% | $179,972,034▼0.5% | $180,736,716▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,053,813▲34.8% | $32,541,682▲4.1% | $180,929,643▲22.7% | $181,756,864▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $49,000,601▲20.3% | $31,264,625▲12.4% | $147,417,512▲13.7% | $148,251,745▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,722,525▲33.0% | $27,806,124▲35.7% | $129,681,536▲11.1% | $130,566,222▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,622,792▲3.8% | $20,485,350▼0.8% | $116,765,135▲9.5% | $117,669,502▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,496,990▼43.5% | $20,654,720▼44.0% | $106,627,693▲9.0% | $107,590,576▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,185,061 | $36,897,190▲63.7% | $97,785,423▲18.5% | $98,799,218▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $22,542,464▼7.8% | $82,497,552▲7.0% | $83,594,921▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,460,826▲22.1% | $77,076,720▲14.0% | $78,664,829▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $20,034,559 | $67,626,307 | $69,492,934 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jeffrey G Yost — $388,646 (0.97% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey G Yost | President and Ceo | 40 | $388,646 |
| Jason Kennedy | Cfao | 40 | $221,796 |
| Todd Meckelburg | Director of Gift Planning | 40 | $133,629 |
| Janny Crotty | Director of Advancement | 40 | $121,304 |
| Les Long | Controller | 40 | $114,651 |
| Kimberly Bilder | Director of Legal Affairs | 40 | $113,050 |
| Carrie Malek-madani | Director of Marketing | 40 | $112,999 |
| Ann Bruntz | Director | 1 | — |
| Beth Roelfs | Director | 1 | — |
| Bev Hansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Chuck Hibberd | Chair | 4 | — |
| Cindy Huff | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Dale Dueland | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Bahensky | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Gerhart | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Welniak | Director | 1 | — |
| John Miyoshi | Director | 1 | — |
| Karina Perez | Director | 1 | — |
| Kent Warneke | Director | 1 | — |
| Kiel Vanderveen | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaters Corporation | Environmental Program Management | $3,122,999 |
| T & K Powell Services | Environmental Management | $698,200 |
| Quantum Spatial Inc | Aerial Photography | $574,692 |
| S Lazy H LLC | Cedar Clearing | $411,688 |
| Jeo Consulting Group Inc | Conceptual Architectural Services | $246,325 |
Grants received · $5.0M total
58 grants to Nebraska Community Foundation totaling $5.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $12,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,351 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2023 | $161,816 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Sandhills cedar removal restores great plains | 2023 | $113,484 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $108,615 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,116 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $13,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $177,206 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Grassland restoration | 2022 | $59,211 |
Grants made · $16.7M in FY2024
409 grants totaling $16.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Nebraska Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pender Community Development Inc | Principal payment pender comm center loan | $956,500 |
| City of Bassett | Grant-community center | $767,694 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | Grant | $575,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Grant for reopening support | $560,000 |
| Cheyenne County Community Center Foundation Inc | Grant-senior meal program | $505,000 |
| Omaha Discovery Tr | Kiewit discovery center-luminarium yr 5 of 5 | $500,000 |
| Heritage Services | Riverfront project yr 7 of 10 | $500,000 |
| Discovery Center of Southwest Nebraska | Grant (close) | $394,051 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | Quarterly grant payment | $383,868 |
| Y M C A of Mccook | Our town, our y, our future campaign | $345,960 |
| Sheridan County Historical Society Inc | Grant for rushville museum | $338,636 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation | Prosper 2.0 | $305,000 |
| Museum of Nebraska Art | Capital campaign | $260,000 |
| Pender Public School | Teacher appreciation week friday grill out | $257,481 |
| Ralston Economic Development Corp | Purchase of aaa building components properties | $250,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nebraska Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nebraska Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0769903, based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nebraska Community Foundation's EIN?
- Nebraska Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0769903.
- How much revenue does Nebraska Community Foundation report?
- Nebraska Community Foundation reported $60,942,564 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Nebraska Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Nebraska Community Foundation spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Nebraska Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Nebraska Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Nebraska Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Nebraska Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $388,646, paid to Jeffrey G Yost (President and Ceo).
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Data for Nebraska Community Foundation (EIN 47-0769903) 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.