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Nebraska 4-H Foundation

EIN 47-0469703 · Lincoln, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION SEEKS AND ADMINISTERS FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NEBRASKA 4-H.

Income
$804,446
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 43%
Employees
18
Highest pay
$162,175, exec directo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $99,134 spent. SUPPORT 4-H CAMPS AND CAMP ACTIVITIES: PROVIDE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CAMPS PROVIDE YOUTH WITH BOTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE CAMP FACILITIES AND PROVIDES CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOWER INCOME CHILDREN THAT NEED ASSISTANCE. DURING THE 2022 YEAR, THE FOUNDATION OWNED CAMP WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. THE CAMPING PROGRAM NOW UTILIZED CAMP FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $588,637 spent. GENERAL 4-H SUPPORT ACTIVITIES: SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATION INCLUDES AWARDS FOR 4-H CONFERENCES INCLUDING EXPENSES FOR STATE WINNERS TO ATTEND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS,RECOGNITION FOR 4-H VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER LOCAL CLUB SUPPORT. FOUNDATION PROVIDES AWARDS FOR NEBRASKA STATE FAIR WINNERS AND EXPENSES FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTION OF 4-H AT THE STATE FAIR.
  3. $13,301 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND GENERAL SUPPORT. ALL AWARDS ARE MONITORED FOR ELIGIBILITY AND THE RECIPIENTS MUST ATTAIN REQUIRED GRADES LEVELS AND OTHER OBJECTIVIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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