Nebraska Firefighters Foundations, operating under the name Nebraska Firefighters Museum, is located in Kearney, NE. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Nebraska Firefighters Museum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Firefighters Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Nebraska Firefighters Museum generated $89.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $119.2k during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE NEBRASKAS FIREFIGHTING HERITAGE, FOSTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FIREFIGHTING, EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY, AND MEMORIALIZE NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS EDUCATION AND HISTORICAL CENTER AND COMMEMORATIVE GARDENS PROJECT - THE ORGANIZATION OPENED ITS MUSEUM, EDUCATIONAL VENUE, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION CENTER AND MEMORIAL TO NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS IN 2009. THE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS INVOLVED OPERATING A MUSEUM, SOLICITING MEMORABILIA DONATIONS FOR DISPLAYS, CONDUCTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND SOLICITING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO SEEK FUNDS NECESSARY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AND GROUND IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF ANTIQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matthew Fitzgerald Former Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $12,500 |
Rhonda Cerny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gregg Ericksen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Terry Zwiebel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Norman Hoeft Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Slater Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,155 |
Fundraising events | $6,860 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $56,271 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,291 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$619 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $40 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $541 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $89,413 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,174 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,462 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,860 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,903 |
Office expenses | $1,544 |
Information technology | $3,621 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,661 |
Travel | $108 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $780 |
Interest | $182 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,193 |
Insurance | $1,402 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $119,220 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,551 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,777 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,124,566 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $41,251 |
Total assets | $1,193,145 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $575 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $575 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,192,570 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,193,145 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nebraska Firefighters Foundations has recieved totaling $57.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $57 |
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