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Blixt Locally Grown

EIN 83-1198339 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN, GROWS GOODNESS WITH THE ARTS. WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, AND THE STIMULATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE INTO ALL FACETS OF LIFE. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES TO LIFT UP HOMETOWN ASSETS, AND CHAMPION CREATIVES AS VITAL CONTRIBUTORS AND LEADERS IN VIBRANT RURAL SPACES. IN OUR WORK, WE EXPLORE IMPORTANT ISSUES IN SOCIETY THAT MAY NOT BE EASY TO DISCUSS. WE USE THE ARTS AS A CONDUIT FOR HAVING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THESE ISSUES, AND WE STRIVE TO INCLUDE THE VOICES THAT ARE OFTEN UNHEARD, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE, SENIOR CITIZENS, RURAL POPULATIONS, AND THOSE EXPERIENCING POVERTY, GRIEF, OR ISOLATION. WE COLLABORATE AND CO-PRODUCE WITH EXPERTS TO ENSURE THAT OUR ARTISTIC WORKS ARE ACCURATE, AUTHENTIC, INCLUSIVE, AND THAT FURTHER RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS. ISSUES INCLUDE: COVID-19, POVERTY (INCLUDING HUNGER AND LACK OF WARMTH), DEATH AND GRIEF, RETURNING TO ONE'S HOME, SENSE OF

Income
$45,288
Spending
$55,320
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Highest pay
$8,500, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (1)
  1. $37,176 spent. CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: HOMEGROWN THEATRE CAMP: VIRTUAL THEATRE CAMPS ARE SET UP TO GIVE STUDENTS AT HOME THE ABILITY TO PUT ON THEIR OWN PLAY FOR THEIR FAMILY OR FRIENDS. THE CAMPS ARE ENTIRELY FREE, AND AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF ANY AGE. CAPTAIN SOAPMAN: THIS RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON YOUTUBE, WITH ACCOMPANYING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM ON THE BLIXT LOCALLY GROWN WEBSITE. THE DREAM SWITCH, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (NCF): WE ARE WORKING ON VIRTUAL AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNER COMMUNITIES. GOODNESSTORIES: THIS IS A VIRTUAL SERVICE THAT CAN BE PURCHASED BY ANYONE TO COMMEMORATE A SPECIAL MILESTONE, SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, OR GRADUATION. THE SERVICE INCLUDES AN INTERVIEW, A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT AND A PERSONALIZED PIECE OF WORD ART. PROJECT BASED LEARNING: WE COMPLETED PROJECT-BASED LEARNING CLUBS FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS AT FOUR LPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS DURING 2024. WE ALSO MANAGE AN ANNUAL BLANKET DRIVE, WHICH RUNS FROM OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY. WE PROVIDE NEW OR HOMEMADE BLANKETS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR FIVE PARTNER SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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