Nonprofit · EIN 47-0546346
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68137
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,433,053 | $3,402,265 | $30,788 | $8,049,999 | $1,654,662 | $6,395,337 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,658,009 | $2,854,969 | $803,040 | $7,466,368 | $1,514,494 | $5,951,874 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,096,644 | $2,681,829 | $414,815 | $5,203,901 | $265,362 | $4,938,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,155,516
- of which government grants
- $420,000
- Membership dues
- $1,325
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $213,969
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$31,983
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$78,072
- Net income from gaming
- $130,870
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,770
- Other revenue
- $63,568
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $317,172
- Other salaries and wages
- $885,154
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,495,130
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,515
- Occupancy
- $195,302
- Travel
- $169,928
- Depreciation
- $70,666
- Program services (functional)
- $2,585,361
- Management and general (functional)
- $354,900
- Fundraising (functional)
- $462,004
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,466,368
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,049,999
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,654,662
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,395,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $252,619
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,842,918
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,505,779
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,889,558
- Gross receipts
- $5,786,907
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 6,275
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $188,182 | $25,445 |
| NATHANIEL PARKS | VP OF PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,263 | $3,033 |
| STEPHANIE GUIDO | CFO Officer | 40 | $90,256 | $2,643 |
| TYLER KEYSER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY PABEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC WISDOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIE THOMAS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER CLAUSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FENSTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULISSA LARA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN LOOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LORENZEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MERFELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNY MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL MULLIGAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD RULON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD SAMUELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SCHWARTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA TEDROW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH TODD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELONIE WELSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNDI WENNINGHOFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAELA SCHENKELBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $170,454 | $5,864 |
| STEPHANIE GUIDO | CFO Officer | 40 | $87,164 | $5,049 |
| SHERIE THOMAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY PABEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC WISDOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HARRIS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA SCHENKELBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCHWEIGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE PALADINO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA TEDROW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MERFELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNY MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELONIE WELSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD SAMUELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TODD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SWARTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER KEYSER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT SPALDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN LOOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LORENZEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FENSTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX CLAUSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $159,261 | $5,465 |
| STEPHANIE GUIDO | CFO Officer | 40 | $82,623 | $4,667 |
| SHERIE THOMAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY PABEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC WISDOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HARRIS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA SCHENKELBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCHWEIGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE PALADINO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MASTERS | MEMBER THROUGH 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MERFELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNY MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELONIE WELSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD SAMUELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TODD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLER HAND | MEMBER THROUGH 08/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER KEYSER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT SPALDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN LOOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LORENZEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FENSTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14216 DAYTON CIR STE 1, OMAHA, NE 68137-5566
- In care of
- % CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN, 14216 DAYTON CIRCLE 1, OMAHA, NE 68137
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN, PRESIDENT / CEO
- Phone
- (402) 331-5545
- Website
- WWW.SONE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS - UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS (R) IS AN EDUCATION-BASED PROGRAM THAT USES SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ACTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE - FOSTERING RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS NEBRASKA. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EARLY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AS YOUNG AS THE AGE OF 2. UNIFIED SPORTS PARTNERS THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ON THE SAME TEAM. FREE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM PROVIDES SERVICE-LEARNING CURRICULUM AND LESSONS TO STUDENTS.Expenses $598,234
- SUMMER GAMES - NEARLY 3,000 PEOPLE INCLUDING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, SPECTATORS AND HONORED GUESTS ATTEND SUMMER GAMES IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. FANS IN THE STANDS CHEER ON ATHLETES AS THEY COMPETE FOR MEDALS AND RIBBONS IN 4 SPORTS - AQUATICS, ATHLETICS, GYMNASTICS, AND VOLLEYBALL. ALONG WITH COMPETITIONS, SUMMER GAMES FEATURES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, A YOUNG ATHLETES DEMONSTRATION, LIVE MUSIC, 2 ATHLETE DANCES AND A CLOSING BANQUET. THE GAMES KICK OFF WITH A CELEBRATORY OPENING CEREMONY THAT INCLUDES FIRST-RATE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE PARADE OF ATHLETES.Expenses $565,980
- HEALTH - THE VISION FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS' HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITH OUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION IT IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS, INCLUDING LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES. TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH ID, CHANGES MUST OCCUR. THOSE CHANGES IMPACT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, COMMUNITIES, GOVERNING BODIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WHO INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIMS TO CREATE A TIPPING POINT FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTH WHEREBY INCLUSION OF THOSE WITH ID BECOMES INTEGRATED INTO MAINSTREAM HEALTH POLICIES, PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FUNDING STREAMS.Expenses $287,586
- OTHER COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SPRING GAMES, FALL GAMES, WORLD GAMES, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND UNIFIED BOWLING.Expenses $1,133,561 · revenue $10,770
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0546346
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N72Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,049,999
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,786,907
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,433,053 | $3,402,265 | $8,049,999 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,658,009 | $2,854,969 | $7,466,368 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,096,644 | $2,681,829 | $5,203,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,353,879 | $2,462,257 | $4,817,154 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 47-0546346).
Questions about SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC is 47-0546346.
- Is SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA 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 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,182 (CAROLYN CHAMBERLIN, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,433,053, expenses of $3,402,265 and total assets of $8,049,999 at year end.
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