Nonprofit · EIN 45-5122321
NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $663,469 | $779,501 | -$116,032 | $2,103,147 | $6,631 | $2,096,516 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $646,756 | $623,470 | $23,286 | $2,212,548 | $0 | $2,212,548 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,167,264 | $567,023 | $600,241 | $2,189,841 | $579 | $2,189,262 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $496,715
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $192,397
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$23,043
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,643
- Other revenue
- -$25,643
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $374,598
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,385
- Other salaries and wages
- $188,767
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $227,591
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,614
- Accounting fees
- $32,465
- Travel
- $19,471
- Program services (functional)
- $545,824
- Management and general (functional)
- $80,891
- Fundraising (functional)
- $152,786
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,212,548
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,103,147
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,631
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,096,516
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,096,516
- Gross receipts
- $1,758,005
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTE KRATZENSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $27,385 |
| BRETT WETTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILL HAMIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE RASMUSSEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC CROUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM DINSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT LOGSDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOYD EPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUD SYNHORST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH SEPT 2024) Officer | 40 | $52,789 |
| MONTE KRATZENSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF SEPT 2024) Officer | 40 | $6,000 |
| BRETT WETTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN GUSTIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILL HAMIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE RASMUSSEN | EXEC AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC CROUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM DINSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY MURTAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM ROSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU END 2023) Officer | 40 | $67,019 |
| BRETT WETTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN GUSTIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILL HAMIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE RASMUSSEN | EXEC AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHNNY DORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC CROUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONTE KRATZENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM DINSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOYD EPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY MURTAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BUD SYNHORST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JAN 26, 2024 THRU SEPT. 2024) Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13617 SHIRLEY ST, OMAHA, NE 68144-1225
- In care of
- % JERRY MURTAUGH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BILL HAMIK, 13617 SHIRLEY STREET, OMAHA, NE 68144
- Signed the 990
- BILL HAMIK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (630) 606-3947
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
THE NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION IS CREATED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FORMER AND CURRENT ATHLETES, BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, WHO LETTERED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS WHILE ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL IN-HOME SUPPORT: ASSISTANCE FOR RECIPIENTS REQUIRING ONGOING IN-HOME CARE DUE TO MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IS REVIEWED BY A CERTIFIED MEDICAL BOARD MEMBER TO ENSURE NECESSITY AND SAFETY.Expenses $356,805 · grants $244,752
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (UNO): NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (UNO) TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED TO TUITION, FEES, AND BOOKS FOR ELIGIBLE FORMER ATHLETES.Expenses $112,058 · grants $76,859
- MEDICAL FINANCIAL GRANT ASSISTANCE: DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES INCLUDING PHYSICIAN BILLS, HOSPITAL SERVICES, AND CLINICAL PROCEDURES.Expenses $46,068 · grants $31,595
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & HOME MODIFICATIONS: FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (BEDS, MOBILITY AIDS, ETC) AND HOME ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS (RAMPS, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE TOILET, ETC).Expenses $30,893 · grants $21,392
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5122321
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,103,147
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,758,005
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $663,469 | $779,501 | $2,103,147 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $646,756 | $623,470 | $2,212,548 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,167,264 | $567,023 | $2,189,841 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $900,628 | $564,916 | $1,599,644 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 45-5122321).
Questions about NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION is 45-5122321.
- Is NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION 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 NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION 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 NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BILL HAMIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,385 (MONTE KRATZENSTEIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $663,469, expenses of $779,501 and total assets of $2,103,147 at year end.
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