Forest Lawn Cemetery Association
- Assets
- $20.6m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 08/1934
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 47-0164670
Organization Overview
Forest Lawn Cemetery Association is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1934. According to its NTEE Classification (Y50) the organization is classified as: Cemeteries, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Forest Lawn Cemetery Association employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Lawn Cemetery Association is a 501(c)(13) and as such, is described as a "Cemetery Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Forest Lawn Cemetery Association generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOREST LAWN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IS A MUTUALLY OWNED CEMETERY, INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AS A NON PROFIT CORPORATION AND AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CEMETERY GOVERNANCE. THE CEMETERY IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHOSEN BY THE CEMETERY LOT OWNERS. NEITHER THE FOUNDERS NOR THE TRUSTEES HAVE EVER RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVCIES NOR MADE A DOLLAR OF PROFIT OUT OF THE ENTERPRISE. THEY HAVE GIVEN FREELY OF THEIR VALUABLE TIME AND SKILL THROUGHOUT THE YEARS ENTIRELY WITHOUT MONETARY COMPENSATION. THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION THROUGH GOVERNANCE OF THE CEMETERY OPERATIONS MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN AND TO ENHANCE THE SACREDNESS AND BEAUTY OF THE CEMETERY'S 349 ACRES. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IT HAS BEEN NECESSARY TO ADOPT RIGOROUS RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CEMETERY MANAGEMENT AND TO AS RIGIDLY ENFORCE THEM SINCE ANY DEVIATION FROM THE RULES WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE PERPETUITY AND BEAUTY OF THE CEMETERY.
PERPETUAL CARE. PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNANCE OF PERPETUAL CARE TRUST ACCOUNTS. THE BOARD OF CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING OVERSIGHT REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF PRE-NEED FUNDS AND THE RELATED DISBURSEMENTS OF PRE-NEED SERVICES. THE BEAUTY OF THE CEMETERY HAS BEEN MAINTAINED OVER THE YEARS THROUGH THE PERPETUAL CARE FUND WHICH IS FINANCED BY THE LOT SALES. THE CEMETERY WAS DEVELOPED ON THE PARK PLAN WHICH HAS BEEN WIDELY ACCEPTED THROUGHTOUT THE COUNTRY. THE PERPETUAL CARE GOVERNANCE HAS INSURED THE SWEEPING VELVETY LAWNS AND THE SMOOTH, WELL KEPT APPEARANCE OF THE CEMETERY. WITH WIDE WINDING HARD SURFACE ROADS THROUGHOUT THE FOREST MAKING EASY ACCESS TO ALL GRAVESITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela D Erickson Family Service Director | Officer | 40 | $396,813 |
Jamie Streiff Cemetery And Funeral Counselor | 40 | $274,107 | |
Kelli J Rothfus Cemetery And Funeral Counselor | 40 | $209,169 | |
Tamara Springer Family Service Counselor | 40 | $201,854 | |
Steve Brunken Executive Director | 40 | $127,824 | |
Teresa A Randazzo Cemetery And Funeral Counselor | 40 | $106,116 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $263,544 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $46,552 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $535,614 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,779,232 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,624,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,023,150 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $678,141 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,123 |
| Other employee benefits | $189,288 |
| Payroll taxes | $112,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,306 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,155 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $111,169 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $206,729 |
| Insurance | $157,844 |
| All other expenses | $424,478 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,378,798 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $293,698 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $57,610 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $84,392 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,090,289 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,806,004 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $279,926 |
| Total assets | $20,611,919 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,989 |
| 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 | $983,422 |
| Total liabilities | $993,411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,618,508 |
| 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 | $20,611,919 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $256,213 |
| Earnings | $3,747 |
| Other Expense | $3,840 |
| Ending Balance | $256,120 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Association Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | $89,787,901 | $4,372,618 |
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