Nebraska Center for the Book
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROMOTE LIBRARIES READING LITERARY AND LITERATURE The Nebraska Center for the Book brings together the state's readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community of the book. We are the people who know and love books, and who value the richness they bring to our lives. The Nebraska Center for the Book is a 501c3 organization. Our Nebraska Center supports programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. We have been an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book since 1990.
- Income
- $7,830
- Spending
- $11,980
- Reserves
- 19.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 61%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $3,706 spent. Nebraska Celebration of Books (N-COB). In 2024 the Center started a new program in the fall called Nebraska Celebration of Books (N-COB). This combines two previous programs 1) a Book Awards celebration for Authors and the awards for best in a number of categories. Book Award fees of 40 dollars per entry help support the program. 2) the Nebraska Book Festival, held to celebrate Nebraska's literary heritage and contemporary authors and to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. By gathering together contemporary writing talent of our state and surrounding areas, the festival provides an opportunity for participants to cultivate an understanding of our history, culture and community. Honoraria are provided to festival presenters. Booth, ad and sponsorship revenues help support the program.
- $2,000 spent. One Book One Nebraska. This program is annually supported by a 2000 dollar grant from Nebraska Humanities to support a book chosen which is promoted throughout the state. Book sets are purchased with this grant and mailed to libraries throughout Nebraska.
- $951 spent. Nebraska Book Festival Near You. Nebraska author Carla Ketner's book "Ted Kooser: More Than a Local Wonder" was chosen as 2025's children's book entry at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington D.C. For a local flavor, Carla conducted four "Festival Near You" workshops throughout the state with program service expenses for travel and materials. The Nebraska Center for the Book designated representatives, including Carla, to assist the Nebraska Library Commission at Nebraska's booth in the Washington D.C. exhibit hall.
- $365 spent. Letters about Literature. The Nebraska Center for the Book hosts the Letters about Literature Contest for elementary, middle school and high school students. This is a statewide contest and we have three winners and three alternate winners in each category. The winners meet the Governor and place their letters in the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors in Lincoln. A luncheon is held to commemorate the winners and their family and teacher.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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