Nonprofit · EIN 47-0736749
NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $7,830 | $11,980 | -$4,150 | $19,137 | $0 | $19,137 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $5,035 | $7,035 | -$2,000 | $23,287 | $0 | $23,287 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $9,293 | $8,042 | $1,251 | $25,287 | $0 | $25,287 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,377
- Membership dues
- $661
- Program service revenue
- $4,780
- Investment income
- $12
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $536
- Other expenses
- $11,044
- Program services (functional)
- $7,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,137
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,137
- Cash, savings and investments
- $19,137
- Gross receipts
- $7,830
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA LEACH | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MEME SMITH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE FOSSELMAN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA LEACH | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MEME SMITH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE FOSSELMAN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE WALSH | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILLER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE FOSSELMAN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 N ST STE 120, LINCOLN, NE 68508-2020
- In care of
- % ROD WAGNER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Steve Fosselman, Treasurer
- Phone
- (402) 471-2045
Mission
PROMOTE LIBRARIES READING LITERARY AND LITERATURE The Nebraska Center for the Book brings together the state's readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community of the book. We are the people who know and love books, and who value the richness they bring to our lives. The Nebraska Center for the Book is a 501c3 organization. Our Nebraska Center supports programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. We have been an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book since 1990.
Program accomplishments
- Nebraska Celebration of Books (N-COB). In 2024 the Center started a new program in the fall called Nebraska Celebration of Books (N-COB). This combines two previous programs 1) a Book Awards celebration for Authors and the awards for best in a number of categories. Book Award fees of 40 dollars per entry help support the program. 2) the Nebraska Book Festival, held to celebrate Nebraska's literary heritage and contemporary authors and to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. By gathering together contemporary writing talent of our state and surrounding areas, the festival provides an opportunity for participants to cultivate an understanding of our history, culture and community. Honoraria are provided to festival presenters. Booth, ad and sponsorship revenues help support the program.Expenses $3,706
- One Book One Nebraska. This program is annually supported by a 2000 dollar grant from Nebraska Humanities to support a book chosen which is promoted throughout the state. Book sets are purchased with this grant and mailed to libraries throughout Nebraska.Expenses $2,000
- Nebraska Book Festival Near You. Nebraska author Carla Ketner's book "Ted Kooser: More Than a Local Wonder" was chosen as 2025's children's book entry at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington D.C. For a local flavor, Carla conducted four "Festival Near You" workshops throughout the state with program service expenses for travel and materials. The Nebraska Center for the Book designated representatives, including Carla, to assist the Nebraska Library Commission at Nebraska's booth in the Washington D.C. exhibit hall.Expenses $951
- Letters about Literature. The Nebraska Center for the Book hosts the Letters about Literature Contest for elementary, middle school and high school students. This is a statewide contest and we have three winners and three alternate winners in each category. The winners meet the Governor and place their letters in the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors in Lincoln. A luncheon is held to commemorate the winners and their family and teacher.Expenses $365 · grants $400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0736749
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A76Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,137
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,830
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $7,830 | $11,980 | $19,137 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $5,035 | $7,035 | $23,287 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $9,293 | $8,042 | $25,287 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 47-0736749).
Questions about NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK
- What is the EIN of NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK is 47-0736749.
- Is NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK 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 CENTER FOR THE BOOK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE BOOK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,830, expenses of $11,980 and total assets of $19,137 at year end.
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