Nonprofit · EIN 26-1545078
AVENUE SCHOLARS
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68164
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,171,831 | $5,174,852 | -$3,021 | $2,118,244 | $591,183 | $1,527,061 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,442,953 | $5,126,702 | -$683,749 | $2,697,157 | $1,168,635 | $1,528,522 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,049,542 | $4,996,166 | $53,376 | $2,844,840 | $656,034 | $2,188,806 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,953,964
- of which government grants
- $1,179,450
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51,138
- Net income from fundraising events
- $130,962
- Other revenue
- $166,729
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,459
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $581,980
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,773,889
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,355,869
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $66,759
- Accounting fees
- $31,177
- Occupancy
- $191,981
- Depreciation
- $115,169
- Program services (functional)
- $3,919,428
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,255,424
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,697,157
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,118,244
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $591,183
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,527,061
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $539,112
- Publicly traded securities
- $632,570
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,383,573
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,488
- Gross receipts
- $5,285,008
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $521,357 | $0 | $33,987 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $249,665 | $56,048 |
| LINDSAY DECKER | PRESIDENT/COO (ACTING CEO) Officer | 40 | $164,027 | $0 | $29,644 |
| CATHERINE DAGLE | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 1 | $123,026 | $0 | $35,358 |
| KATIE WEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN SISSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE BUFFETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LECUREUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HANER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $474,722 | $0 | $73,262 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $250,776 | $59,780 |
| LISA STERBA | DIRECTOR OF CAREER PROGRAMS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,800 | $0 | $40,543 |
| KRISTOPHER VALENTINE | SR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,581 | $0 | $38,393 |
| KATIE WEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHMID | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED IN SEPT 2024) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN SISSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE BUFFETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY DECKER | PRESIDENT/COO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $506,918 | $0 | $72,806 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | COO/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,256 | $75,193 | $55,786 |
| KRISTOPHER VALENTIN | SR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,716 | $0 | $37,380 |
| KATIE WEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN SISSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE BUFFETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121 N 117TH AVE, OMAHA, NE 68164-3629
- In care of
- % MICHAEL ALVANO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LINDSAY DECKER, 2121 N 117 AVENUE 220, OMAHA, NE 68164
- Signed the 990
- LINDSAY DECKER, CEO
- Phone
- (402) 916-9777
- Website
- WWW.AVESCHOLARS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE OF SUCCESS FOR NEBRASKA AND IOWA AREA STUDENTS OF TALENT AND NEED BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE LEADING TO ENHANCED LIVES AND CAREERS.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE OF SUCCESS FOR NEBRASKA AND IOWA AREA STUDENTS OF TALENT AND NEED BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE LEADING TO ENHANCED LIVES AND CAREERS. SERVICES INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COLLEGE APPLICATION SUPPORT, MENTORING, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORK STUDY GUIDANCE, FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT.Expenses $3,919,428 · grants $32,459
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1545078
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,118,244
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,285,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $5,171,831 | $5,174,852 | $2,118,244 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,442,953 | $5,126,702 | $2,697,157 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $5,049,542 | $4,996,166 | $2,844,840 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $4,937,256 | $5,321,023 | $2,155,096 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1545078).
Questions about AVENUE SCHOLARS
- What is the EIN of AVENUE SCHOLARS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AVENUE SCHOLARS is 26-1545078.
- Is AVENUE SCHOLARS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to AVENUE SCHOLARS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AVENUE SCHOLARS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AVENUE SCHOLARS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AVENUE SCHOLARS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AVENUE SCHOLARS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LINDSAY DECKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of AVENUE SCHOLARS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $521,357 (KEN BIRD, CEO).
- How much revenue does AVENUE SCHOLARS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,171,831, expenses of $5,174,852 and total assets of $2,118,244 at year end.
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