Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-0798343
Organization Overview
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest 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 12/2022, Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.5% 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.
Since 2016, Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $891,171. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
NEBRASKA APPLESEED FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC JUSTICE - BUILDING A NEBRASKA WHERE EVERYONE HAS A REAL CHANCE TO ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM. REMOVING BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY AND CONNECTING PEOPLE IN POVERTY TO PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT LEAD TO TRUE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.
HEALTH CARE - ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL NEBRASKANS BY BUILDING A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL AND NO ONE IS LEFT OUT.
IMMIGRANTS & COMMUNITIES - PROMOTING STRONG, VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES BY REBUILDING OUR NATIONAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM AND WORKING TO DEVELOP NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE MADE TO FEEL WELCOME.
CHILD WELWARE - CHAMPIONING A CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TAHT PROVIDES SAFETY, STABILITY AND A STRONG FUTURE FOR NEBRASKA'S CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Arthur I Zygielbaum PHD President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Smolsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Josh Bartee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Wright Immediate Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Bloch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,070 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,565,317 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,572,387 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $37,001 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,139 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,547 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,665,432 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $320,499 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,475 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,917 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,729 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,350,973 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $420,577 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,653 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,832 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $117,069 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $67,960 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,831 |
| Travel | $58,949 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,877 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,082 |
| Insurance | $19,817 |
| All other expenses | $19,496 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,027,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $361,855 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,677,346 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,831,173 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $57,902 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,146 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,976,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $185,038 |
| Total assets | $9,134,460 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,380 |
| Grants payable | $248,359 |
| 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 | $195,252 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $640,991 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,519,572 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,973,897 |
| 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 | $9,134,460 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc has awarded $291,449 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRO HISPANO COMUNITARIO DE NEBRASKA PURPOSE: LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $15,500 |
UNITY IN ACTION PURPOSE: LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $14,500 |
NATIVE FUTURES PURPOSE: LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
EMPOWERING FAMILIES PURPOSE: LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
RAISE THE WAGE NEBRASKA PURPOSE: ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZING AND BALLOT INITIATIVE WORK | $117,449 |
TOGETHER INC OF METROPOLITAN OMAHA PURPOSE: ORGANIZING AND HOUSING POLICY WORK | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | $21,124,209 | $18,491,649 |
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc Lincoln, NE | $9,134,460 | $3,665,432 |
East River Legal Services Corporation Sioux Falls, SD | $690,952 | $2,002,311 |
Landmark Legal Foundation Kansas City, MO | $13,620,535 | $3,635,319 |
Kansas Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc Lawrence, KS | $729,270 | $966,264 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $1,407,313 | $725,668 |
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center Saint Louis, MO | $1,091,755 | $505,112 |
The Family Leader Inc Urbandale, IA | $1,646,794 | $370,908 |
Colorado Lawyers Committee Denver, CO | $639,061 | $342,249 |
Public Trust Institute Lakewood, CO | $60,904 | $346,721 |
Katalyst Denver, CO | $63,860 | $0 |
Nebraskans For Alternatives To The Death Penalty Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE | $42,594 | $0 |
Equality Legal Action Fund Lincoln, NE | $189,122 | $200,000 |
Agricultural Legal Defense Fund Des Moines, IA | $62 | $0 |
Association For Independent Science St Louis, MO | $23,598 | $0 |