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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0469703

NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION

Also known as SILVER SPURS 4-H CLUB

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68504

Financials

$927K$3M2023$804K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$804,446$1,031,505-$227,059$2,223,271$453,668$1,769,603
December 31, 2023990$927,171$3,002,573-$2,075,402$2,312,529$372,709$1,939,820
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$348,032
Program service revenue
$342,345
Investment income
$97,124
Other revenue
$16,945

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$162,175
Other salaries and wages
$109,437
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$343,324
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$935
Accounting fees
$32,663
Travel
$10,424
Program services (functional)
$701,072
Management and general (functional)
$212,320
Fundraising (functional)
$118,113

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,312,529
Total assets, end of year
$2,223,271
Total liabilities, end of year
$453,668
Net assets, end of year
$1,769,603
Publicly traded securities
$1,501,061
Net assets without donor restrictions
$400,879
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,368,724
Gross receipts
$804,446
Employees
18
Year formed
1958
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STUART SHEPHERDEXEC DIRECTO
Key employee
–$162,175
HOPE JANITSCHECKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
RYAN KIRCHOFFPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
GINGER LANGEMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSAN LITTLEFIELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
KATHLEEN LODLPROGRAM ADMI
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA LOVGRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM MCCORMICKTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERTA PINKERTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
RUSS REINKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDSAY SHEARERFOUNDATION R
Trustee or director
–$0
NORA TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JERRY WARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARCUS WILLHELMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
DOYLE WOLVERTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STUART SHEPHERDEXEC DIRECTO
Key employee
–$152,022
HOPE JANITSCHECKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
RYAN KIRCHOFFPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
GINGER LANGEMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSAN LITTLEFIELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
KATHLEEN LODLPROGRAM ADMI
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA LOVGRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM MCCORMICKTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERTA PINKERTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
RUSS REINKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDSAY SHEARERFOUNDATION R
Trustee or director
–$0
JERRY WARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARCUS WILLHELMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
DOYLE WOLVERTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4500, LINCOLN, NE 68504-0500
In care of
% MIKE CERNY
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1642 North H St, Fremont NE 68025
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERTA PINKERTON, 9002 S 29TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68516
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Ashley Adams, 1642 North H St, Fremont NE 68025
Signed the 990
STUART SHEPHERD, EXEC DIRECTOR
Phone
(402) 472-1178
Return prepared by
HARGER CPA GROUP PC

Mission

THE NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION SEEKS AND ADMINISTERS FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NEBRASKA 4-H.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT 4-H CAMPS AND CAMP ACTIVITIES: PROVIDE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CAMPS PROVIDE YOUTH WITH BOTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE CAMP FACILITIES AND PROVIDES CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOWER INCOME CHILDREN THAT NEED ASSISTANCE. DURING THE 2022 YEAR, THE FOUNDATION OWNED CAMP WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. THE CAMPING PROGRAM NOW UTILIZED CAMP FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $99,134
  • GENERAL 4-H SUPPORT ACTIVITIES: SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATION INCLUDES AWARDS FOR 4-H CONFERENCES INCLUDING EXPENSES FOR STATE WINNERS TO ATTEND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS,RECOGNITION FOR 4-H VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER LOCAL CLUB SUPPORT. FOUNDATION PROVIDES AWARDS FOR NEBRASKA STATE FAIR WINNERS AND EXPENSES FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTION OF 4-H AT THE STATE FAIR.
    Expenses $588,637
  • SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND GENERAL SUPPORT. ALL AWARDS ARE MONITORED FOR ELIGIBILITY AND THE RECIPIENTS MUST ATTAIN REQUIRED GRADES LEVELS AND OTHER OBJECTIVIES.
    Expenses $13,301

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0469703
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
6090 (642 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,223,271
Income (IRS master file)
$804,446

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Ashley Adams
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ashley Adams
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$804,446$1,031,505$2,223,271XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Macee Parrish
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$927,171$3,002,573$2,312,529XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Cassie Sundstrom
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022$2,849,943$1,121,907$4,354,703IRS
990December 2021$1,171,806$1,080,210$2,843,433IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ashley Adams
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: CHAD PHILLIP
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 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 47-0469703).

Questions about NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION is 47-0469703.
Is NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does NEBRASKA 4-H 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 4-H 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 4-H FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERTA PINKERTON.
Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,175 (STUART SHEPHERD, EXEC DIRECTO).
How much revenue does NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $804,446, expenses of $1,031,505 and total assets of $2,223,271 at year end.

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