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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0013083

NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68508

Financials

$1.1M$1M2022$1.3M$1.3M2023$1.1M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990 (amended)$1,066,126$1,023,595$42,531$448,130$197,113$251,017
September 30, 2024990$1,278,532$1,290,605-$12,073$358,748$150,262$208,486
September 30, 2023990$1,065,047$1,023,996$41,051$424,380$189,270$235,110
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,059,331
of which government grants
$609,663
Membership dues
$4,976
Program service revenue
$3,960
Investment income
$2,835
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,195
Other salaries and wages
$323,144
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$472,602
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,513
Occupancy
$17,517
Travel
$13,388
Depreciation
$792
Program services (functional)
$905,785
Management and general (functional)
$79,718
Fundraising (functional)
$38,092

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$358,748
Total assets, end of year
$448,130
Total liabilities, end of year
$197,113
Net assets, end of year
$251,017
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,073
Net assets without donor restrictions
$251,017
Gross receipts
$1,066,126
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRACY GORDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$96,535$2,896
QUENTIN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
KATIE KRAUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JENNY WALLINGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
KIM HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ROBIN KOLUMBANPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ADAM CONLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CHANTEL TONKINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JEFF PIPPITTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
LILLIAN BUTLER-HALEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CAMA COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MELISSA LARUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRACY GORDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$96,456$2,894
REITTA GLESMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
QUENTIN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JENNY WALLINGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
KIM HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ROBIN KOLUMBANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
JENNIFER MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
DAWN MOLLENKOPFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JEFF PIPPITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CHANTEL TONKINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CAMA CHARLETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MELISSA LARUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRACY GORDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$91,130$2,630
REITTA GLESMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CARRIE GOTTSCHALKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
QUENTIN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JENNY WALLINGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
KIM HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ROBIN KOLUMBANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
JENNIFER MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
DAWN MOLLENKOPFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JEFF PIPPITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CHANTEL TONKINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
BETSY TONNIGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CAMA CHARLETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MELISSA LARUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 300, LINCOLN, NE 68508-1875
In care of
% TRACY GORDON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRACY GORDON, 650 J ST STE 23 23, LINCOLN, NE 685082915
Signed the 990
TRACY GORDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(402) 476-2089
Return prepared by
HBE LLP

Mission

PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL AFFILIATES AND FOR OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED IN WORKING WITH AND FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES; DISSEMINATE INFORMATION SUPPORTIVE OF QUALITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS COMPLETE COURSEWORK AT A LOCAL COLLEGE AND WORK TOWARD A DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
    Expenses $371,321
  • QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FUNDS TO A SELECT GROUP OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, COMPENSATION AND THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
    Expenses $508,355
  • OTHER AGENCY MISSION PROJECTS STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL MISSION DRIVEN PROJECTS AND SERVICES, SUCH AS SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER BASE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCREDITATION SUPPORT.
    Expenses $26,109 · revenue $3,960

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0013083
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
2002
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$448,130
Income (IRS master file)
$1,066,126

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,066,126$1,023,595$448,130XML
990September 2024$1,278,532$1,290,605$358,748XML
990September 2023$1,065,047$1,023,996$424,380XML
990September 2022$983,766$1,042,392$306,888IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 26-0013083).

Questions about NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC

What is the EIN of NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC is 26-0013083.
Is NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC 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 ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TRACY GORDON.
Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,535 (TRACY GORDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,066,126, expenses of $1,023,595 and total assets of $448,130 at year end.

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