Nonprofit · EIN 20-0396038
NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS
Tax-exempt · KEARNEY, NE 68847
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $111,162 | $154,522 | -$43,360 | $1,101,686 | $1,239 | $1,100,447 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $104,208 | $147,950 | -$43,742 | $1,145,053 | $1,246 | $1,143,807 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,285
- of which government grants
- $54,438
- Membership dues
- $2,710
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51
- Net rental income
- -$402
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,057
- Other revenue
- $20,826
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $48,332
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $52,205
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $36,174
- Travel
- $887
- Depreciation
- $47,643
- Program services (functional)
- $153,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,522
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,145,053
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,101,686
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,239
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,100,447
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,013,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,100,447
- Gross receipts
- $141,783
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Slater | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $32,138 |
| Gregg Ericksen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rhonda Cerny | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Bob Vogltance | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Randy Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Terry Zwiebel | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Ronald Tubbs | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Greg Stofer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Linke | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Darin Clark | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Rasmussen | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Patrick Moore | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Slater | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $31,800 |
| Tim Linke | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Greg Stofer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Stan Shearer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Rasmussen | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Darin Clark | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Randy Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Bob Vogltance | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ronald Tubbs | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gregg Ericksen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Patrick Moore | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Terry Zwiebel | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rhonda Cerny | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2834 E 1ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 68847-0403
- In care of
- % GREGG ERICKSEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Terry Zwiebel, 2100 Sheridan Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701
- Signed the 990
- GREGG ERICKSEN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (308) 338-3473
- Return prepared by
- R Andrew Hanson CPA LLC
Mission
The Foundations mission is to preserve Nebraskas firefighting heritage, foster public understanding of firefighting, educate individuals about fire prevention and safety, and memorialize Nebraska firefighters.
Program accomplishments
- Nebraska Firefighters Education and Historical Center and Commemorative Gardens Project - The organization opened its museum, educational venue, historical and cultural preservation center and memorial to Nebraska firefighters in 2009. The organizations operations involved operating a museum, soliciting memorabilia donations for displays, conducting fundraising events and soliciting cash contributions to seek funds necessary to operate and maintain the building and ground improvements and for the acquisition and renovation of antique fire equipment displays.Expenses $153,000 · revenue $20,877
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0396038
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,101,686
- Income (IRS master file)
- $141,783
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $111,162 | $154,522 | $1,101,686 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $104,208 | $147,950 | $1,145,053 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $125,692 | $130,713 | $1,188,206 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $89,413 | $119,220 | $1,193,145 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0396038).
Questions about NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS
- What is the EIN of NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS is 20-0396038.
- Is NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Terry Zwiebel.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,138 (Jennifer Slater, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $111,162, expenses of $154,522 and total assets of $1,101,686 at year end.
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