Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated 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 06/2024, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2021, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $378,877. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PLANT NEBRASKA FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, AND A RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE PROGRAM: ADMINISTERED THE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE NE FOREST SERVICE. CONDUCTED TREE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS FOR PUBLIC LANDSCAPE MANAGERS. ADMINISTERED GRANTS FROM THE NEBRASKA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST, PROVIDING AID IN THE PLANTING OF LARGE GROWING SHADE TREES AND IMPROVING THE DIVERSITY OF TREE SPECIES IN COMMUNITIES. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE PROJECTS THROUGHOUT NEBRASKA.
HORTICULTURE PROGRAM: ENCOURAGED THE INTRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF PLANT SPECIES THROUGH RESEARCH AND DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC. THE GREAT PLANTS PROGRAM IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH LOCAL NURSERIES TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PLANT SPECIES THAT ARE ADAPTED TO THE GREAT PLAINS.
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATE SITE PROGRAMS: PROVIDED PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO MEMBERS. PROVIDED AFFILIATED ARBORETA SITES WITH SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katja Peppe Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Erixson Ex Officio - Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Kennedy Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leah Meyer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Rasmussen Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $83,912 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $810,808 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $226,219 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,120,939 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $392,615 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $6,956 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,532,769 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $285,121 |
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. | $63,941 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,667 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $358,205 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $132,361 |
Payroll taxes | $29,929 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,691 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,741 |
Office expenses | $10,143 |
Information technology | $11,539 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,788 |
Travel | $9,114 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,024 |
Insurance | $10,791 |
All other expenses | $22,819 |
Total functional expenses | $1,403,356 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $380,822 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $404,170 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $17,389 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,262 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $218,775 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $401,194 |
Total assets | $1,425,612 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $450,449 |
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 | $450,449 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $509,509 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $465,654 |
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 | $1,425,612 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated has awarded $237,299 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN REFORESTATION INITIATIVE PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $16,500 |
CITY OF BEATRICE NEBRASKA PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $20,000 |
CITY OF NORFOLK NEBRASKA PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $17,873 |
DOWNTOWN LINCOLN ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $19,894 |
HILLCREST NURSING HOME FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $25,000 |
KEARNEY PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT | $7,387 |