Nonprofit · EIN 47-0798343
NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,005,934 | $4,542,357 | $2,463,577 | $12,189,239 | $748,898 | $11,440,341 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,684,788 | $4,456,906 | $227,882 | $9,199,275 | $330,065 | $8,869,210 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,642,576
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $332,232
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $48,598
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,860
- Other revenue
- $31,126
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $358,992
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $522,627
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,344,506
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,602,512
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33
- Accounting fees
- $30,025
- Occupancy
- $178,904
- Travel
- $90,124
- Depreciation
- $15,211
- Program services (functional)
- $3,594,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $560,556
- Fundraising (functional)
- $387,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,199,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,189,239
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $748,898
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,440,341
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $47,307
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,813,391
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,626,950
- Gross receipts
- $9,232,882
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA GOULD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,955 | $20,707 |
| NIC SWIERCEK | DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT S Officer | 40 | $115,900 | $14,722 |
| KRISTINE HULL | SENIOR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,419 | $14,623 |
| JAMES GODDARD | PROGRAMS SENIOR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,951 | $4,358 |
| ARTHUR I ZYGIELBAUM PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JOSEPH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BARTEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE WILSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER GONZALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BLOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CUDDIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART CHITTENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL MOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMRON HASAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| M DEWAYNE MAYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA GOTTSCHALK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DERRICK OLIVARES MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONI HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTHA MARFILENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MUSKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATTY PANSING BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AUDREY POLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY SEACREST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES SCHULZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA GOULD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,816 | $19,816 |
| NIC SWIERCEK | DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,900 | $14,586 |
| KRISTINE HULL | SENIOR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,419 | $14,487 |
| ARTHUR I ZYGIELBAUM PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JOSEPH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BARTEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SMOLSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE WILSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER GONZALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BLOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CUDDIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART CHITTENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY PENG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL MOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ZIEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMRON HASAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| M DEWAYNE MAYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA GOTTSCHALK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT SCHWINDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI HATTAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK OLIVARES MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 83613, LINCOLN, NE 68501-3613
- In care of
- % D MILO MUMGAARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REBECCA GOULD, PO BOX 83613, LINCOLN, NE 685013613
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA GOULD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 438-8853
- Website
- WWW.NEAPPLESEED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLAND & ASSOCIATES
Mission
NEBRASKA APPLESEED FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS. WE TAKE A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO COMPLEX ISSUES - SUCH AS CHILD WELFARE, IMMIGRATION POLICY, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND POVERTY - AND WE TAKE OUR WORK WHEREVER WE BELIEVE WE CAN DO THE MOST GOOD, WHETHER THAT'S AT THE COURTHOUSE, IN THE STATEHOUSE OR IN THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ECONOMIC JUSTICE - BUILDING A NEBRASKA WHERE EVERYONE HAS A REAL CHANCE TO ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM. REMOVING BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY AND CONNECTING PEOPLE IN POVERTY TO PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT LEAD TO TRUE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $1,269,515 · grants $139,842
- IMMIGRANTS & COMMUNITIES - PROMOTING STRONG, VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES BY REBUILDING OUR NATIONAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM AND WORKING TO DEVELOP NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE MADE TO FEEL WELCOME.Expenses $1,049,684 · grants $79,000
- CHILD WELWARE - CHAMPIONING A CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES SAFETY, STABILITY AND A STRONG FUTURE FOR NEBRASKA'S CHILDREN.Expenses $557,888 · grants $150
- HEALTH CARE - ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL NEBRASKANS BY BUILDING A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL AND NO ONE IS LEFT OUT.Expenses $717,566 · grants $140,000
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 | Not 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
- 47-0798343
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,189,239
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,232,882
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,005,934 | $4,542,357 | $12,189,239 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,684,788 | $4,456,906 | $9,199,275 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,665,432 | $4,027,680 | $9,134,460 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 47-0798343).
Questions about NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC
- What is the EIN of NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC is 47-0798343.
- Is NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 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 NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REBECCA GOULD.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,955 (REBECCA GOULD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,005,934, expenses of $4,542,357 and total assets of $12,189,239 at year end.
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