NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1958

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERTA PINKERTON

Phone

4024721178

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION, founded in 1958, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $927K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 224% operating deficit.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,050,863

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...

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. THE INSURACE PROCEEDS, NET OF EXPENSES OF CLEAN UP, ARE REPORTED AS OTHER INCOME FOR THE 2022 YEAR.

Program 2

Expenses: $674,405

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $10,275

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...

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $348,742

Program Service Revenue $424,137

Investment Income $157,125

Other Revenue $-2,833

TOTAL REVENUE $927,171

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $281,504

Fundraising Expenses $86,390

Program Expenses $2,735,543

Other Expenses $2,721,069

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,002,573

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$927,171	$2,849,943	-0.7%
Expenses	$3,002,573	$1,121,907	+1.7%
Net Income	$-2,075,402	$1,728,036	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$152,022

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STUART SHEPHERD	EXEC DIRECTO	N/A	Key Emp	$152,022	$0	$152,022
HOPE JANITSCHECK	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN KIRCHOFF	PAST PRESIDE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINGER LANGEMEIER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LITTLEFIELD	SECRETARY	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN LODL	PROGRAM ADMI	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA LOVGREN	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM MCCORMICK	TREASURER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTA PINKERTON	PRESIDENT	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSS REINKE	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY SHEARER	FOUNDATION R	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY WARNER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS WILLHELM	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOYLE WOLVERTON	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$927,171	$3,002,573	$2,312,529	$-2,075,402
2022	$2,849,943	$1,121,907	$4,354,703	$1,728,036
2021	$1,171,806	$1,080,210	$2,843,433	$91,596
2020	$224,330	$730,871	$2,576,186	$-506,541
2019	$856,547	$820,781	$2,808,225	$35,766
2018	$552,871	$765,855	$2,650,428	$-212,984