Nonprofit · EIN 83-1198339
BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68542
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $45,288 | $55,320 | -$10,032 | $5,558 | $1,500 | $4,058 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $130,897 | $104,336 | $26,561 | $17,789 | $3,699 | $14,090 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,143
- Program service revenue
- $18,096
- Investment income
- $44
- Other revenue
- $5
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $8,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,150
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,430
- Occupancy
- $8,365
- Printing, publications and postage
- $694
- Other expenses
- $11,681
- Program services (functional)
- $37,176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,789
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,558
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,500
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,058
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,558
- Gross receipts
- $45,288
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETRA WAHLQVIST | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $8,500 |
| MAX ANTOINE | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY BAUER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| AYNDREA CANNON | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON CHINN | MEMBER AT LA | 1.25 | $0 |
| MACKENZIE DAVENPORT | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| CORBEN JACOBE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ZOE LEWIS-MONKMAN | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| DARL NAUMANN | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY KAY QUINLAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE TAYLOR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETRA WAHLQVIST | EXECUTIVE DI | 30 | $3,100 |
| MARIE AMTHOR SCHUETT | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| MAX ANTOINE | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY BAUER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| AYNDREA CANNON | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON CHINN | TREASURER | 1.25 | $0 |
| MACKENZIE DAVENPORT | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAY SCOTT CHIPMAN | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| DARL NAUMANN | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY KAY QUINLAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1.25 | $0 |
| OSCAR RIOS POHIRIETH | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE TAYLOR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| PAT TETREAULT | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 22152, LINCOLN, NE 68542-2152
- In care of
- % PETRA WAHLQVIST
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PETRA WAHLQVIST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 817-8176
- Return prepared by
- GRAFTON & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN, GROWS GOODNESS WITH THE ARTS. WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, AND THE STIMULATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE INTO ALL FACETS OF LIFE. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES TO LIFT UP HOMETOWN ASSETS, AND CHAMPION CREATIVES AS VITAL CONTRIBUTORS AND LEADERS IN VIBRANT RURAL SPACES. IN OUR WORK, WE EXPLORE IMPORTANT ISSUES IN SOCIETY THAT MAY NOT BE EASY TO DISCUSS. WE USE THE ARTS AS A CONDUIT FOR HAVING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THESE ISSUES, AND WE STRIVE TO INCLUDE THE VOICES THAT ARE OFTEN UNHEARD, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE, SENIOR CITIZENS, RURAL POPULATIONS, AND THOSE EXPERIENCING POVERTY, GRIEF, OR ISOLATION. WE COLLABORATE AND CO-PRODUCE WITH EXPERTS TO ENSURE THAT OUR ARTISTIC WORKS ARE ACCURATE, AUTHENTIC, INCLUSIVE, AND THAT FURTHER RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS. ISSUES INCLUDE: COVID-19, POVERTY (INCLUDING HUNGER AND LACK OF WARMTH), DEATH AND GRIEF, RETURNING TO ONE'S HOME, SENSE OF
Program accomplishments
- CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: HOMEGROWN THEATRE CAMP: VIRTUAL THEATRE CAMPS ARE SET UP TO GIVE STUDENTS AT HOME THE ABILITY TO PUT ON THEIR OWN PLAY FOR THEIR FAMILY OR FRIENDS. THE CAMPS ARE ENTIRELY FREE, AND AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF ANY AGE. CAPTAIN SOAPMAN: THIS RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON YOUTUBE, WITH ACCOMPANYING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM ON THE BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN WEBSITE. THE DREAM SWITCH, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (NCF): WE ARE WORKING ON VIRTUAL AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNER COMMUNITIES. GOODNESSTORIES: THIS IS A VIRTUAL SERVICE THAT CAN BE PURCHASED BY ANYONE TO COMMEMORATE A SPECIAL MILESTONE, SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, OR GRADUATION. THE SERVICE INCLUDES AN INTERVIEW, A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT AND A PERSONALIZED PIECE OF WORD ART. PROJECT BASED LEARNING: WE COMPLETED PROJECT-BASED LEARNING CLUBS FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS AT FOUR LPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS DURING 2024. WE ALSO MANAGE AN ANNUAL BLANKET DRIVE, WHICH RUNS FROM OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY. WE PROVIDE NEW OR HOMEMADE BLANKETS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR FIVE PARTNER SCHOOLS.Expenses $37,176
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1198339
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,558
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,288
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $45,288 | $55,320 | $5,558 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $130,897 | $104,336 | $17,789 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 83-1198339).
Questions about BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN
- What is the EIN of BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN is 83-1198339.
- Is BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,500 (PETRA WAHLQVIST, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,288, expenses of $55,320 and total assets of $5,558 at year end.
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