TY 2010 Form 990EZ

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Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS 1597 LOCAL

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 10
Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 GRAND ISLAND, NE688020010

D Employer identification number

51-0246089

E Telephone number

(308) 390-2968

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet

0064

G Accounting method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

IBEW1597.WORDPRESS.COMJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)501(c)(3) 501(c)( 5) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Check

if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet

$ 163,715


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . .			1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . .			2
3	Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3	163,276
4	Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			4	339
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . .	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . .	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . .			5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . .
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . .	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)			6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . .	7a	100
b	Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . .	7b	99
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . .			7c	1
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .			8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . .			9	163,616
10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . .			10	59,466
11	Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . .			12	54,590
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . .			13	13,151
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .			14	6,537
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . .			15	2,095
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . .			16	32,416
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .			17	168,255
18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . .			18	-4,639
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . .			19	109,891
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . .			20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . .			21	105,252

Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .

109,227

108,607

23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .

664

595

25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109,891

109,202

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .

3,950

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .

109,891

105,252

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)

Form 990-EZ (2010)

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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? LOCAL 1597 IBEW UTILITIES UNION PROVIDES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR ITS MEMBERS TO RECEIVE FAIR BENEFITS AND WAGES AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 DUES PAID ON BEHALF OF EACH MEMBER OF IBEW LOCAL 1597 TO ITS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE, AFL/CIO, CENTRAL NEBRASKA LABOR COUNCIL, NEBRASKA STATE UTILITY WORKERS AND NEBRASKA STATE ELECTRICAL WORKERS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE IBEW LOCAL 1597 MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 320) WITH A VOICE IN AND BENEFITS FROM THE STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	58,266
29 TRAINING AND EDUCATION SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION FEES, WAGES AND MATERIALS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 320 MEMBERS WITH THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND MATERIALS. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	22,941
30 REPRESENTATION SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION AT EIGHT CONFERENCES/MEETINGS AND LEGAL FEES. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR MEMBERS AND TO REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY 320 MEMBERS AT STATE AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	37,852
BARGAINING SERVICES (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		13,458
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . .	32	132,517

Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .

(a) Name and address	(b) Title and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-.)
DAN EMERY 41 WILLOW BEND MARQUETTE,NE68854	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	933
MIKE EVANS 4022 ROTH RD GRAND ISLAND,NE68803	FINANCIAL SECRETARY15.00	9,264
SCOTT HANSEL 1111 HOWARD AVE ST PAUL,NE68873	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	891
GARY HOCHREITER 1012 W 8TH ST GRAND ISLAND,NE68801	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	871
NICK MANKLE 2216 SHERIDAN AVE GRAND ISLAND,NE688031929	TREASURER5.00	2,339
DANNY QUICK 1019 KENNEDY DR GRAND ISLAND,NE68802	PRESIDENT/BUSINESS MANAGER30.00	15,124
MICHAEL SEMM 4950 W WHITECLOUD RD GRAND ISLAND,NE68803	EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT2.00	4,455
TIM STETHEM 2020 N ST ORD,NE688621627	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	2,469
ED THOMPSON 2020 PAUL ST ST PAUL,NE68873	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	488
DOUGLAS WARD 2517 PARK DR GRAND ISLAND,NE68801	EXECUTIVE BOARD2.00	242
LARRY GRIM 1509 W CHARLES GRAND ISLAND,NE68801	VICE PRESIDENT20.00	9,110
CORY ROWLEY 1304 JAY ST ST PAUL,NE68873	RECORDING SECRETARY2.00	948

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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .

Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................

If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements? Click to see attachment

35a

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........

35b

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

1,680

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?

38a

If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....

40b

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 .. bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ................... bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42aThe organization's books are in care of bullet

MIKE EVANS Telephone no. bullet

(308) 390-3422

Located at bullet

3302-B W CAPITAL AVE
GRAND ISLAND,NE ZIP + 4 bullet

68803

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

Yes

42b

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?

42c

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041Check here ....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of

Yes

Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .

44c

If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .

44d

Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .

45a

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .

45a

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. Click to see attachment

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Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000	(b) Title and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensation	(e) Expense account and other allowances

50(f)

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

51(d)

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .................... Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (See instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS 1597 LOCAL

Employer identification number

51-0246089

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 1,680

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

$ 1,680

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

$ 1,680

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.
(1) BILL SCHLUETER	663 FAIDLEY PLACE GRAND ISLAND,NE68803	240
(2) BARB STODDARD	320 GRANT STREET ST PAUL,NE68873	240
(3) JACQUELINE MAYBERRY	921 9TH STREET ST PAUL,NE68873	240
(4) DELORIS HEMMINGER	682 LIBERTY ROAD DANNEBROG,NE68831	240
(5) ROBERT MEYER	648 E MEMORIAL DRIVE GRAND ISLAND,NE68801	240
(6) MIKE MEISTER	2426 3RD AVE SCOTTSBLUFF,NE69361	240
(7) HALL COUNTY DEMOCRATS	1405 W KOENIG APT 305 GRAND ISLAND,NE68801	240

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group.
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated Group Totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying non-taxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots non-taxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................

Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

Carryover from last year ....................................

Total ...........................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT AND INDIRECT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES:	PART I-A, LINE 1:	CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Name of the organization

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS 1597 LOCAL

Employer identification number

51-0246089

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4	INTEREST INCOME 339..
INCOME FROM SALES OF INVENTORY	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 7	INCOME: GROSS RECEIPTS: 100. RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES: 0. LESS COST OF GOODS SOLD: 99. GROSS PROFIT: 1. COST OF GOODS SOLD: INVENTORY AT BEGINNING OF YEAR: 664. MERCHANDISE PURCHASED: 30. COST OF LABOR: 0. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: 0. OTHER COSTS: 0. INVENTORY AT END OF YEAR: 595. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 99.
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	AFFILIATE NAME: INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO, CLC. AFFILIATE ADDRESS: 900 SEVENTH STREET N.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20001. PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: DUES. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: 53,478.
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	AFFILIATE NAME: NEBRASKA STATE UTILITY WORKERS CONFERENCE/JIM SOJKA, FINANCIAL SECRETARY. AFFILIATE ADDRESS: 8010 S. 94TH ST. LA VISTA, NE 68128. PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: DUES. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: 1,620.
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	AFFILIATE NAME: NEBRASKA STATE COUNCIL OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS/RICH MICHEL FINANCIAL SECRETARY. AFFILIATE ADDRESS: 5951 EAGLE RIDGE DR. NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410. PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: DUES. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: 1,368.
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	AFFILIATE NAME: CENTRAL NEBRASKA CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL/AL OGG, FINANCIAL SECRETARY. AFFILIATE ADDRESS: 3302-B W. CAPITAL AVE. GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803. PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: DUES. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: 1,800. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 58,266.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: COLLIN FRIESEN. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 10/01/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: WHITNEY HEDGES. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 08/23/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: JOSHUA JENSEN. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 08/02/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: CAMERON METTENBRINK. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 09/13/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: CONOR WARD. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 08/12/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION & BOOKS. GRANTEE NAME: DEREK BENSON. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: CHILD OF MEMBER. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 07/21/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 200. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 1,200.
OTHER EXPENSES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	DESCRIPTION: BENEFIT/WAGE SURVEY. AMOUNT: 5,169. DESCRIPTION: DONATION. AMOUNT: 65. DESCRIPTION: RECRUITING. AMOUNT: 31. DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION FEES. AMOUNT: 1,935. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 50. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 20,382. DESCRIPTION: COMPUTER SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 231. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 2,250. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 623. DESCRIPTION: POLITICAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. AMOUNT: 1,680. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 32,416.
OTHER ASSETS	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24	DESCRIPTION: INVENTORY. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 664. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 595.
OTHER LIABILITIES	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,140. DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 810.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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TY 2010 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl

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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL

WORKERS 1597 LOCAL

EIN: 51-0246089

Declaration:

THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.