Saint Elizabeth Foundation, operating under the name Nebraska Heart Foundation, is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (E11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Heart Foundation 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 06/2022, Nebraska Heart Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Nebraska Heart Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $8,080,546. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SAINT ELIZABETH FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE, AND SPIRITUAL CARE WITHIN CHI NEBRASKA, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, AND THE COMMUNITIES THE HEALTH SYSTEM SERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTSINTRODUCTIONAS COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, WE MAKE THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD KNOWN IN OUR WORLD BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE PURPOSE OF SAINT ELIZABETH FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROMOTE CAREGIVING AT SAINT ELIZABETH AND NEBRASKA HEART, PROVIDING EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE AND SPIRITUAL CARE THROUOGH PROGRAMS WITHIN THE HEALTH SYSTEMS AND THE COMMUITY THEY SERVE. TO ENSURE GIFTS ARE ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONORS' INTENTIONS, CHI HEALTH ST ELIZABETH FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS THAT ASSURE FUNDS ARE DEDICATED TO THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY ARE GIVEN.DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR THE FOUNDATION HAS RAISED $1,240,821 IN CONTRIBUTIONS. AT THE SAME TIME IT HAS DISBURSED $1,139,563 BACK TO THE HOSPITALS AND THE COMMUNITY.EMERGENCY & HARDSHIP CHARITY CARECHI HEALTH ST ELIZABETH FOUNDATION CURRENTLY MAINTAINS A FUND THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AFTER DISCHARGE. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IN AREAS OF NON-COVERED PRESCRIPTIONS, LODGING, MEALS, AND TRAVEL NEEDS. PATIENTS MUST HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT. EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUNDTHE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A FUND DESIGNATED STRICTLY TO EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF CHI HEALTH ST ELIZABETH, NEBRASKA HEART, ALONG WITH OUR LINCOLN-BASED AFFILIATES. ASSISTANCE CONSISTS OF HELPING WITH UTILITIES, RENT, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND MEDICAL NEEDS FOR QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES. NEONATAL FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMINFANTS CARED FOR IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT USUALLY NEED A MINIMUM OF 23-WEEKS FOR THE LUNGS TO BE MATURE ENOUGH FOR SURVIVAL. FULL-TERM GESTATION IS 40-WEEKS. MOST BABIES STAY IN THE NICU UNTIL THEIR ORIGINAL DUE DATE. SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ASSISTS THESE PARENTS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE OF LANCASTER COUNTY BY ALLOWING THEM TO STAY CLOSE TO THEIR NEWBORN. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DEVELOP THAT IMPORTANT BOND AND NURTURING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILD RATHER THAN TRAVELING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN HOME AND HOSPITAL. THE CHASE SUITES LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HOSPITAL HAS OFFERED A SPECIAL RATE TO FAMILIES OF PATIENTS.SPECIAL FOUNDATION FUNDSAUXILIARYUNDER THE UMBRELLA OF SAINT ELIZABETH FOUNDATION, THE SAINT ELIZABETH AUXILIARY CONDUCTS SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES, WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE GIVEN TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS.NURSING ALUMNIGRADUATES OF THE SAINT ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING, WHICH CLOSED IN 1970, PROMOTED PROFESSIONALISM IN NURSING WITH FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSES. THE FOUNDATION STAFF SUPPORTS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE NURSING ALUMNI, SUCH AS ASSISTING WITH ANNUAL EVENTS AND INCLUSION OF THEIR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AWARD PROCESS.JONG YIEE SCHOLARSHIPTWO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR $1,000.00 HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY KEVIN YIEE MD AND HIS WIFE MABELLE. THEY ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY.TWENTY FIVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AT THE FOUNDATION BY VARIOUS DONORS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY AFTER A SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND SELECTS THE RECIPIENTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE MET CRITERIA AND HAVE SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS. A SCHOLARSHIP IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A TEEN VOLUNTEER AND A COLLEGE VOLUNTEER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeanette Wojtalewicz CFO Chi Health | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Derek Vance Board Member/president Sermc | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Yiee MD Board Member/oncologist Sermc | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cary Ward MD Cmo Chi Health | 0 | $0 | |
Cliff Robertson MD Former CEO Chi Health | 0 | $0 | |
Kathy Bertolini VP Philanthropy | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,260 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,231,561 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,240,821 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $61,074 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $260,503 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $70,907 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,633,305 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,139,563 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $73,593 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,442 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,704 |
Travel | $3,062 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,228 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $43 |
Total functional expenses | $1,614,551 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,468,115 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,607 |
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 | $32,134 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,046,914 |
Investments—other securities | $5,195,144 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $20,953 |
Total assets | $8,780,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,018 |
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 | $2,326,503 |
Total liabilities | $2,328,521 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,203,541 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,248,006 |
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 | $8,780,068 |
Over the last fiscal year, Saint Elizabeth Foundation has awarded $1,134,676 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,129,108 |
NEBRASKA HEART HOPSITAL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,568 |