Keep Nebraska Beautiful is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Keep Nebraska Beautiful employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keep Nebraska Beautiful 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 12/2023, Keep Nebraska Beautiful generated $301.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $352.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE NEBRASKANS TO TAKE ACTIONS THAT IMPROVE & BEAUTIFY OUR COMMUNITIES. WE BELIEVE PEOPLE & PLACES ARE PROFOUNDLY INTERCONNECTED; THAT THRIVING COMMUNITIES ARE ROOTED IN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY & ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FACILITATED THE NEBRASKA MATERIAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM; USED OIL COLLECTION PROGRAM; FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM; AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF VARIOUS NEWSLETTERS; SOCIA MEDIA POSTINGS; AND INFORMATIVE RESOURCES/ PRESENTATIONS. THE KEEP NEBRASKA BEAUTIFUL CONFERENCE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL & COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITES REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN OR POSSIBLE ACTIONS TO TAKE TO BEAUTIFY & IMPROVE NEBRAKSA COMMUNITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION & ITS AFFILIATES.
FACILIATED THE SCHOOL CHEMICAL LEANOUT CAMPAIGN; A PROGRAM THAT SAFELY DISPOSES OF UNUSED OR UNNEEDED HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS FROM SCHOOL CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES.
FACILITATED THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP FOR THE STATE OF NEBRASKA; PROMOTED ADDITIONAL CLEAN UP EFFORTS ACROSS NEBRASKA; PROMOTED SCHOOL RECYCLING & STATEWIDE RECYCLE RIGHT EDUCATION; OPERATED THE NEBRASKA LITTER HOTLINE ACROSS NUMEROUS NEBRASKA COUNTIES; PROVIDED RESOURCES & PLANNING FOR NUMEROUS SCHOOLS IN THE LITTER FREE SCHOOL ZONES PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bob Verkuilen President | Officer | 0 | $89,000 |
Mike Miller Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jamie Karstetter Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Daryl Cisney Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Miller Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alan Bartels Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,051 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $211,426 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,276 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $230,753 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,872 |
Investment income | $1,897 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $59,267 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $301,789 |
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. | $89,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,260 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,073 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,200 |
Other employee benefits | $4,905 |
Payroll taxes | $14,847 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,173 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,831 |
Advertising and promotion | $818 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $261 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,819 |
Travel | $4,554 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,455 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,333 |
All other expenses | $6,794 |
Total functional expenses | $352,754 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,209 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,826 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $150 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $104,185 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $104,185 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $104,185 |