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Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated

EIN 47-0600702 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PLANT NEBRASKA FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, AND A RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$877,721
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$82,525, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 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 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $288,036 spent. 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.
  2. $165,516 spent. 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.
  3. $329,251 spent. MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATE SITE PROGRAMS: PROVIDED PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO MEMBERS. PROVIDED AFFILIATED ARBORETA SITES WITH SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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