2025-11-14T12:22:14-06:00 2024-12-31 470698853 BLAND & ASSOCIATES 450 REGENCY PARKWAY OMAHA NE 68114 990 2024-01-01 470798343 NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST NEBR 4024388853 PO BOX 83613 LINCOLN NE 685013613 REBECCA GOULD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4024388853 2025-11-14 1 1 JAMIE BREWER P01231287 4023978822 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z REBECCA GOULD PO BOX 83613 LINCOLN NE 685013613 9232882 0 X WWW.NEAPPLESEED.ORG X 1996 NE NEBRASKA APPLESEED FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS. 23 23 72 50 0 0 4465949 6642576 0 0 173631 332232 45208 31126 4684788 7005934 386880 358992 0 0 3562601 3602512 0 0 387148 507425 580853 4456906 4542357 227882 2463577 9199275 12189239 330065 748898 8869210 11440341 X 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. 0 0 1269515 139842 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. 1049684 79000 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. 557888 150 CHILD WELWARE - CHAMPIONING A CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES SAFETY, STABILITY AND A STRONG FUTURE FOR NEBRASKA'S CHILDREN. 717566 140000 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. 717566 140000 3594653 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 33 0 1 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 23 23 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X REBECCA GOULD 4024388853 PO BOX 83613 LINCOLN NE 685013613 ARTHUR I ZYGIELBAUM PHD PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSH BARTEE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHERINE WILSON PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROGER GONZALES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL BLOCH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TIM CUDDIGAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STUART CHITTENDEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RANDALL MOODY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAMRON HASAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 M DEWAYNE MAYS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 WANDA GOTTSCHALK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BERRY TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DERRICK OLIVARES MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TONI HILL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA MARFILENO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY BETH MUSKIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY PANSING BROOKS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 AUDREY POLT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY SEACREST DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES SCHULZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA GOULD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 2.00 X 138955 0 20707 KRISTINE HULL SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.00 1.00 X 113419 0 14623 NIC SWIERCEK DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT S 40.00 1.00 X 115900 0 14722 JAMES GODDARD PROGRAMS SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.00 1.00 X 108951 0 4358 477225 0 54410 4 0 1 0 0 22938 6619638 6642576 283634 283634 2247376 2198778 48598 48598 48598 53030 22938 28170 24860 24860 MISC. 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PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. AS SUCH, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IN THE U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THERE ARE NO MATERIAL AMOUNTS OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. TAX YEARS SUBSEQUENT TO 2021 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 28,170. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 28,170. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 1. GOOD APPLE AWARDS 75968 22938 53030 11608 750 1419 75968 22938 53030 11608 750 1419 13777 39253 1 PROTECT OUR RIGHTS 16421 AUDREY ST OMAHA NE 68136 923436253 501(C)(4) 140000 0 ORGANIZING AND BALLOT INITIATIVE WORK NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND (NAAF) PO BOX 83613 LINCOLN NE 68501 832976095 501(C)(4) 65000 0 ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZING AND BALLOT INITIATIVE WORK CENTRO HISPANO COMUNITARIO DE NEBRASKA 3020 18TH ST STE 7 COLUMBUS NE 68601 364653827 501(C)(3) 51000 0 LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EMPOWERING FAMILIES 2540 CHATEAU WAY GERING NE 69341 831255861 501(C)(3) 25000 0 LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NATIVE FUTURES 217 BOX BUTTE AVE ALLIANCE NE 69301 464254820 501(C)(3) 6000 0 LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNITY IN ACTION 1000 W 29TH ST STE 320 SOUTH SIOUX CITY NE 68776 465673774 501(C)(3) 16000 0 LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT HOPE-ESPERANZA 1013 S COTTONWOOD ST NORTH PLATTE NE 69101 873977032 501(C)(3) 8000 0 LOCAL ORGANIZING LINCOLN FOR FAIR HOUSING 555 S 10TH STREET SUITE 304 LINCOLN NE 68508 332207844 501(C)(3) 20100 0 ORGANIZING AND BALLOT INITIATIVE WORK PART I, LINE 2: WHEN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO, OR PARTNERING WITH, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NEBRASKA APPLESEED ENTERS INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DOMESTIC ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS, THAT OUTLINES THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DOMESTIC ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL AND NEBRASKA APPLESEED ON THE PROJECT. THE MEMORANDUM INCLUDES A REQUIRMENET THAT THE DOMESTIC ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL REPORT BACK TO NEBRASKA APPLESEED ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REBECCA GOULD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 138955 0 0 0 0 0 5558 0 15149 0 159662 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 IN 2024, THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO CONVERT EMERITUS DIRECTORS INTO EMERITUS FOUNDERS; CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY HELD BY EMERITUS FOUNDERS; REQUIRE SEVEN DAYS NOTICE OF MEETINGS WHERE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OR BYLAWS AND OF CERTAIN OTHER SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE EVENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED; ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO APPOINT A PRESIDENT-ELECT, ASSISTANT TREASURER, AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY MAKING ADDITIONAL OFFICER APPOINTMENTS PERMISSIVE; REFLECT THAT THE AUDIT, FINANCE, AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CARRIES OUT CERTAIN DUTIES FORMERLY ASSIGNED TO THE TREASURER; AND INCLUDE STATE LAW RULES REGARDING WAIVER OF NOTICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND GIVEN TO MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW. IT IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE AUDIT, FINANCE, AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND FINANCIAL OFFICER. ONCE IT IS APPROVED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL SIGN, DATE AND SUBMIT THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSED ANY CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE NEBRASKA APPLESEED PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES THE SALARY OF THE NEBRASKA APPLESEED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AFTER COMPLETION OF AN EVALUATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY REFLECTS ORGANIZATION-WIDE BENCHMARKS DEVELOPED USING COMPARABILITY DATA, AND IS ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODOLOGY USED ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. THE NEBRASKA APPLESEED PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE BENCHMARKS AND ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGIES, AND APPROVES THE RESULTING ORGANIZATIONAL PAYROLL BUDGET, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION ARE RECORDED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES ONE OR MORE "INDEPENDENT PERSONS." THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS REVIEWED AND VOTED ON BY THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND PO BOX 83613 LINCOLN NE 685013613 832976095 PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE NE 501(C)(4) 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND A 31 CASH VALUE NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND N 62823 CASH VALUE NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND O 332782 CASH VALUE NEBRASKA APPLESEED ACTION FUND B 65000 CASH VALUE