Nonprofit · EIN 36-3430278
NEIGHBORHOODS INC
Also known as NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $586,920 | $554,756 | $32,164 | $15,993,309 | $4,576,721 | $11,416,588 |
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,760,711 | $1,981,813 | $1,778,898 | $15,410,730 | $4,026,306 | $11,384,424 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,230,978 | $1,997,784 | $233,194 | $11,686,453 | $2,080,927 | $9,605,526 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,499,027 | $1,832,470 | $666,557 | $10,938,970 | $1,579,105 | $9,359,865 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $963,132
- of which government grants
- $929,386
- Program service revenue
- $51,639
- Investment income
- $19,239
- Net rental income
- $16,698
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $100
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$463,788
- Other revenue
- -$447,090
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,526
- Other salaries and wages
- $162,706
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $259,037
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $636
- Accounting fees
- $50,354
- Travel
- $2,339
- Depreciation
- $14,684
- Program services (functional)
- $402,713
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,888
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,155
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,410,730
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,993,309
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,576,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,416,588
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,195,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,634,984
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,781,604
- Gross receipts
- $1,252,910
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 94
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WESCHE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $119,651 | $3,590 |
| LESLIE COLEMAN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $83,532 | $9,918 |
| JANET HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GERRARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZAD NASER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSECA MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY LIMBACH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOLECHEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE WALTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REID GAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELLE BURK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESARIE BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2025: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WESCHE | CEO - SINCE APRIL 2024 Officer | 40 | $95,841 | $10,772 |
| WAYNE MORTENSEN | CEO - THRU MARCH 2024 Officer | 40 | $90,496 | $1,921 |
| LESLIE COLEMAN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $80,921 | $10,300 |
| KATHERINE WALTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GERRARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZAD NASER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSECA MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY LIMBACH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOLECHEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REID GAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELLE BURK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESARIE BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE MORTENSEN | CEO - THRU MARCH Officer | 40 | $128,000 | $0 |
| CHARLES WESCHE | CEO - SINCE APRIL Officer | 40 | $76,328 | $5,396 |
| LESLIE COLEMAN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $56,048 | $4,150 |
| ADELLE BURK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY WALTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY LIMBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESARIE BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REID GAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GERRARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOLECHEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZAD NASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEAL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA VERMELINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE MORTENSEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $2,356 |
| RACHEL SURMICK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $78,350 | $11,581 |
| MARTHA A LEE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $26,756 | $807 |
| ERIC GERRARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELLE BURK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KLEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESARIE BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOLECHEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY LIMBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSECA MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MATEJKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ MCDOWELL JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LLANA MEZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIANA VERMELINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2530 Q ST, LINCOLN, NE 68503-3538
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHARLES WESCHE, 2530 Q ST, LINCOLN, NE 685033538
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES WESCHE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (402) 477-7181
- Website
- NWLINCOLN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HBE LLP
Mission
NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN REVITALIZES NEIGHBORHOODS AND SUPPORTS HOMEOWNERSHIP KEEPING LINCOLN A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- HOME BUYER SERVICES - NWL PROVIDES A HUD-APPROVED PRE-PURCHASE COURSE DESIGNED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP. THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A SERIES OF 4 IN PERSON CLASSES. NWL PROVIDES DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH THE REQUIRED DOWN-PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS TO QUALIFIED LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME BORROWERS. HOMES CAN BE PURCHASED ANYWHERE WITHIN LINCOLN'S CITY LIMITS BUT SPECIAL INCENTIVES, INCLUDING LOAN FORGIVENESS, ARE AVAILABLE TO BUYERS WHO PURCHASE IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.Expenses $217,485 · revenue $4,070
- REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT - NWL BUILDS A VARIETY OF NEW HOMES EACH YEAR OFFERED FIRST TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO BUILDING NEW HOMES, NWL PURCHASES AND EXTENSIVELY RENOVATES EXISTING HOMES THAT ARE ALSO PRIORITIZED FOR BUYERS THAT HAVE COMPLETED THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM.Expenses $115,937 · revenue -$434,524
- COMMUNITY BUILDING - NWL STRENGTHENS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS LINCOLN BY INCREASING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. RESIDENTS EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO CREATE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES ARE LINCOLN'S BEST AMBASSADORS. THE COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM CULTIVATES RELATIONSHIPS TO HELP IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL LINCOLN RESIDENTS THROUGH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY AND AN ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH. ANOTHER KEY FOCUS OF NWL IS THE CENTERING OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE FACILITATION OF POWER TRANSFER FROM INSTITUTIONS TO RESIDENTS.Expenses $66,146 · revenue $47,119
- RENTALExpenses $3,145
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3430278
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,993,309
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,252,910
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $586,920 | $554,756 | $15,993,309 | XML |
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,760,711 | $1,981,813 | $15,410,730 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,230,978 | $1,997,784 | $11,686,453 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,499,027 | $1,832,470 | $10,938,970 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,227,395 | $1,487,335 | $9,546,765 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 36-3430278).
Questions about NEIGHBORHOODS INC
- What is the EIN of NEIGHBORHOODS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEIGHBORHOODS INC is 36-3430278.
- Is NEIGHBORHOODS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to NEIGHBORHOODS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEIGHBORHOODS INC 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 NEIGHBORHOODS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEIGHBORHOODS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEIGHBORHOODS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHARLES WESCHE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEIGHBORHOODS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,651 (CHARLES WESCHE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NEIGHBORHOODS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $586,920, expenses of $554,756 and total assets of $15,993,309 at year end.
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