Special Olympics Nebraska Inc

Organization Overview

Special Olympics Nebraska Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (N72) the organization is classified as: Special Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Special Olympics Nebraska Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Olympics Nebraska Inc 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, Special Olympics Nebraska Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA BELIEVES IN ENDING DISCRIMINATION AND FEAR AND BUILDING A FUTURE OF JUSTICE AND JOY. WE SERVE 7,800 PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH PROGRAMMING IN SPORTS, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT TEACH ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF ALL STUDENTS, AND LEADERSHIP/ADVOCACY TRAINING THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO TAKE THE LEAD ON THEIR CAMPUSES IN BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND MISPERCEPTIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES OF INCLUSION AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS - UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS (R) IS AN EDUCATION-BASED PROGRAM THAT USES SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ACTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE - FOSTERING RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS NEBRASKA. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EARLY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AS YOUNG AS THE AGE OF 2. UNIFIED SPORTS PARTNERS THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ON THE SAME TEAM. FREE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM PROVIDES SERVICE-LEARNING CURRICULUM AND LESSONS TO STUDENTS.


OTHER COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SPRING GAMES, FALL GAMES, WORLD GAMES, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND UNIFIED BOWLING.


SUMMER GAMES - NEARLY 3,000 PEOPLE INCLUDING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, SPECTATORS AND HONORED GUESTS ATTEND SUMMER GAMES IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. FANS IN THE STANDS CHEER ON ATHLETES AS THEY COMPETE FOR MEDALS AND RIBBONS IN 4 SPORTS - AQUATICS, ATHLETICS, GYMNASTICS, AND VOLLEYBALL. ALONG WITH COMPETITIONS, SUMMER GAMES FEATURES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, A YOUNG ATHLETES DEMONSTRATION, LIVE MUSIC, 2 ATHLETE DANCES AND A CLOSING BANQUET. THE GAMES KICK OFF WITH A CELEBRATORY OPENING CEREMONY THAT INCLUDES FIRST-RATE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE PARADE OF ATHLETES.


HEALTH - THE VISION FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS' HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITH OUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION IT IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS, INCLUDING LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES. TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH ID, CHANGES MUST OCCUR. THOSE CHANGES IMPACT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, COMMUNITIES, GOVERNING BODIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WHO INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIMS TO CREATE A TIPPING POINT FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTH WHEREBY INCLUSION OF THOSE WITH ID BECOMES INTEGRATED INTO MAINSTREAM HEALTH POLICIES, PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FUNDING STREAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sherie Thomas
Chair
$0
Tiffany Paben
Treasurer
$0
Marc Wisdom
Secretary
$0
Greg Harris
Past Chair
$0
Michaela Schenkelberg
Member
$0
Brian Schweiger
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$849
Fundraising events$351,484
Related organizations$0
Government grants $417,059
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,878,460
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,320
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,647,852
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $130,665
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $269,148
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$51,075
Net Income from Gaming Activities $95,486
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $4,568
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,096,644

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