Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LINCOLN, NE68506
D Employer identification number

47-0376624
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,258,534
F Name and address of principal officer:
MEAGAN LIESVELD
6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24
LINCOLN,NE68506
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1945
M State of legal domicile: NE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) EDUCATION2) FINANCIAL STABILITY3) HEALTH
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 22
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,626
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,073,628 6,646,673
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 367,570 339,120
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 147,701 134,544
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,588,899 7,120,337
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,219,434 4,635,850
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,542,432 1,551,024
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,149,674    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 727,032 787,659
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,488,898 6,974,533
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 100,001 145,804
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 11,141,560 11,273,018
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 8,366,318 8,351,972
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,775,242 2,921,046
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 701,904 including grants of $ 701,904 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 6,828 STUDENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS 2) 4,697 STUDENTS STRENGTHENED POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULTS3) 4,198 STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED SKILLS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 631,500 including grants of $ 631,500 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: HEALTH (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 11,318 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS2) 4,656 INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CRISIS SITUATIONS RECEIVED TIMELY ACCESS TO SUPPORT AND COUNSELING3) 1,741 YOUTH DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED COPING AND RESILIENCE SKILLS
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 597,656 including grants of $ 597,656 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: FINANCIAL STABILITY (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 3,411,694 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS 2) 80,564 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES3) APPROXIMATELY 70% OF PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED INCOME LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 384,804 including grants of $ 384,804 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY RESPONSE/LANCASTER CONNECTED COLLABORATIVE: THIS COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS COORDINATION AMONG LOCAL PARTNERS TO PREVENT CHILD MALTREATMENT AND REDUCE ENTRY INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. UNITED WAY SERVES AS THE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD, OVERSEEING CONTRACTS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND REPORTING. THE INITIATIVE IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION (NCFF) AND THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TOTALING $384,804 FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL PERIOD.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 248,624 including grants of $ 248,624 ) (Revenue $   )
ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED COLLABORATE TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCES. THIS INITIATIVE FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, EARLY LEARNING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SUPPORTING ON-TIME GRADUATION AND LONG-TERM ACHIEVEMENT. IN 2024-2025, $248,624 WAS RAISED AND ALLOCATED TO SIX PROGRAMS: JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY LITERACY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 56,767 including grants of $ 56,767 ) (Revenue $   )
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY (WIP) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS DIAPERS AND WARM CLOTHING TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2024-2025, WIP AWARDED $56,767 TO 13 UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE THESE ITEMS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT LINCOLN.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 35,000 including grants of $ 35,000 ) (Revenue $   )
LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $35,000 WAS ALLOCATED TO LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. THE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC) INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON THREE CORE OUTCOMES: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND FOSTERING CONNECTED AND SUPPORTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 20,000 including grants of $ 20,000 ) (Revenue $   )
AGENCY CAPACITY BUILDING: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED A $20,000 ALLOCATION TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT CAPACITY WITHIN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY. CAUSE COLLECTIVE, THE GRANT RECIPIENT, SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR INFORMATION SHARING, TRAINING, AND SECTOR-WIDE COORDINATION TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,749 including grants of $ 18,749 ) (Revenue $   )
EMERGING LEADERS UNITED (ELU) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S EMERGING LEADERS UNITED (ELU) AFFINITY GROUP RAISED $18,749 THROUGH ITS ANNUAL WINGFEST EVENT TO SUPPORT CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS. THESE SPACES PROVIDE CALMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CAN PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND COPING SKILLS, IMPROVING CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT AND REDUCING BEHAVIORAL DISRUPTIONS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,849 including grants of $ 16,849 ) (Revenue $   )
VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY UNITED WAY'S WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED GROUPS RAISED $16,849 TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN LANCASTER COUNTY. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, 4,575 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT LITERACY AND LEARNING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,000 including grants of $ 15,000 ) (Revenue $   )
LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: UNITED WAY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR LINCOLN RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY. $15,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,000 including grants of $ 10,000 ) (Revenue $   )
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: A $10,000 ALLOCATION SUPPORTED THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN'S SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,026 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 55,946 NUTRITIOUS MEALS, 25,165 BREAKFASTS AND 30,781 LUNCHES FEATURING FRESH PRODUCE AND FRUITS SUCH AS STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,000 including grants of $ 8,000 ) (Revenue $   )
DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED AN $8,000 ALLOCATION IN A JOINTLY FUNDED EFFORT WITH THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HELP TRACK FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO DETERMINE AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT OF PARTICIPANTS SERVED TO BETTER INCREASE THEIR FOOD STABILITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,500 including grants of $ 7,500 ) (Revenue $   )
PROJECT CONNECT LINCOLN: A $7,500 ALLOCATION SUPPORTED PROJECT CONNECT LINCOLN, AN ANNUAL ONE-DAY EVENT PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE EVENT CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,071 including grants of $ 7,071 ) (Revenue $   )
STABLE STRONG SUCCESSFUL: A $7,071 ALLOCATION SUPPORTS THIS INITIATIVE, WHICH STRENGTHENS COORDINATION AMONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE FAMILIES CAN ACCESS RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES SERVICE GAPS AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,462 including grants of $ 6,462 ) (Revenue $   )
RIDE UNITED LAST MILE DELIVERY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, DOORDASH, AND THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOME DELIVERY OF FOOD TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. IN 2024-2025, 1,072 BAGS OF SHELF-STABLE FOOD WERE DELIVERED WITH PROGRAM FUNDING TOTALING $6,462.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,000 including grants of $ 5,000 ) (Revenue $   )
LINCOLN VITAL SIGNS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $5,000 TO THIS COMMUNITY WIDE INITIATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPDATE THE VITAL SIGNS BI-ANNUAL REPORT AND FACILITATE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY KEY COMMUNITY MEASUREMENTS, COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION, AND ANALYZE TRENDS FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING FUNDING PRIORITIES AND TRACKING OUTCOMES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,222 including grants of $ 3,222 ) (Revenue $   )
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT: UNITED WAY'S CORPORATE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE ENGAGED EMPLOYEES IN MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, INCLUDING ASSEMBLING HYGIENE, LITERACY, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION. CORPORATE DONATIONS TOTALING $3,222 SUPPORTED THESE WORKPLACE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 70,000 including grants of $ 70,000 ) (Revenue $   )
LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND: UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FUNDERS AND BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHED THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY CHANGES IN FEDERAL FUNDING. THE FUND PRIORITIZES ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC OR SITUATIONAL HARDSHIP IN LANCASTER COUNTY. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, FAMILY AND SURVIVOR SAFETY, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEWLY RESETTLED IN THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVICES ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DURING 20242025, $70,000 WAS RAISED, WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING ANTICIPATED IN 20252026.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 31,287 including grants of $ 31,287 ) (Revenue $   )
LABOR PARTNERS UNITED (LPU): LABOR PARTNERS UNITED IS A NEW UNITED WAY AFFINITY GROUP FORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE TO ADVANCE UNITED WAY'S PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, LPU RAISED AND ALLOCATED $31,287 TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES AT DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY MOBILE RESOURCE CENTERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,250 including grants of $ 4,250 ) (Revenue $   )
SAFE SLEEP LANCASTER CONNECTED: THIS PROJECT PROMOTES SAFE INFANT SLEEP PRACTICES AND SEEKS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS. DURING 20242025, $4,250 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WAS USED TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE SAFE-SLEEP BASSINETS TO 39 HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROJECT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 20252026 EXPANDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SAFE INFANT SLEEP RESOURCES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 494,360 including grants of $ 494,360 ) (Revenue $   )
COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE (CHAD): UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH CHAD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN LINCOLN. CHAD PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE MEDICAL RESEARCH, PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHRONIC ILLNESS. THE ALLOCATION FOR CHAD FROM THE 2024 CAMPAIGN WAS $494,360.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,463,403 including grants of $ 1,261,845 ) (Revenue $   )
DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $1,463,403 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ACTS IN A FISCAL AGENT CAPACITY TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE PATRIOT ACT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 446,368 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $476,068 WERE INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION; ADMINISTER GRANTS; PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE THREE FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,352,716 including grants of $ 2,704,790 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses5,283,776
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
10
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
22
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
26
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
26
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24   LINCOLN,NE68506 (402) 441-7178
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JACK ABEL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) AMY ARGO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) ADAM BARRICKMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) ERIC MOSS......................................................................
PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) GEOFF CLINE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) PHIL MORGAN......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) JENNIFER CUSICK-RAWLINSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) RENEE DOZIER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KEVIN FALTIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) PAUL GAUSMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) EMEKA ANYANWU......................................................................
DIRECTOR 2025
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) BRAD CRAIN......................................................................
ASSISTANT TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(13) ERIN HART......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) TAYLOR HUNT......................................................................
DIRECTOR 2025
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JEFF LAKE......................................................................
DIRECTOR 2025
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DAVID MALCOM......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(17) SUE MARTIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) WILLIAM SEHI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) APRIL RIMPLEY........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(20) JAMIE HARDER........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(21) RYAN NELSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JODY OLSSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) AMY OSTERMEYER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JOHN SKRETTA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) CHRIS RASMUSSEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) BOB REYNOLDSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BRYAN ROBERTSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT 2025
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(28) JANE GREEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT ELECT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(29) TIM SCHLEGELMILCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) RILEY SLEZAK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MEAGAN LIESVELD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       152,930 0 19,636
(32) MARK WALZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) NATALIA WIITA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) MIKE ZELENY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL
 40.00
.......................   		    X       102,498 0 6,934
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 255,428 0 26,570
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 90,585
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 6,556,088
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 6,646,673
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 339,120     339,120
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 90,585of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 135,795
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 138,197
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -2,402   -2,402
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 900099 95,162 95,162    
b MISC REVENUE 900099 21,191 21,191    
c FOUNDATION SHARED SERV 900099 20,593 20,593    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 136,946
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 7,120,337 136,946 0 336,718
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,635,850 4,635,850
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 285,097 78,893 132,334 73,870
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 984,062 252,352 232,712 498,998
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 51,003 13,251 9,627 28,125
9 Other employee benefits ....... 137,010 28,599 31,631 76,780
10 Payroll taxes ........... 93,852 24,392 26,500 42,960
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 13,703   13,703  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 147,872 55,069 27,400 65,403
12 Advertising and promotion .... 141,283 28,956 2,686 109,641
13 Office expenses ....... 9,602 2,500 1,575 5,527
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 125,777 31,995 20,667 73,115
17 Travel ............ 12,990 3,370 2,015 7,605
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 10,349 5,317 2,114 2,918
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 23,019 5,971 3,723 13,325
23 Insurance ... 12,634 3,215 2,076 7,343
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MEMBERSHIP DUES 89,430 21,874 15,906 51,650
b OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE 59,852 59,852    
c MISCELLANEOUS 37,882 10,913 1,869 25,100
d INTERVIEWING AND RELOCA 25,401 5,837 4,170 15,394
e All other expenses 77,865 15,570 10,375 51,920
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,974,533 5,283,776 541,083 1,149,674
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 6,426,072 1 6,286,892
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,320,204 2 1,332,846
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,112,290 3 2,150,764
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 109,354 4 202,264
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 115,308 9 318,319
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 297,896
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 161,486 135,667 10c 136,410
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 922,665 15 845,523
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 11,141,560 16 11,273,018
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 184,079 17 238,732
18 Grants payable ... 1,997,236 18 1,990,812
19 Deferred revenue ......... 165,538 19 395,886
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 6,019,465 25 5,726,542
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 8,366,318 26 8,351,972
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 2,775,242 27 2,921,046
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,775,242 32 2,921,046
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 11,141,560 33 11,273,018
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,120,337
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,974,533
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
145,804
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
2,775,242
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
2,921,046
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 7,771,430 7,625,441 7,589,155 7,073,628 6,646,673 36,706,327
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 7,771,430 7,625,441 7,589,155 7,073,628 6,646,673 36,706,327
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 1,828,775
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 34,877,552
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,771,430 7,625,441 7,589,155 7,073,628 6,646,673 36,706,327
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 10,976 15,099 229,247 367,570 339,120 962,012
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 222,880 140,940 129,205 144,724 136,946 774,695
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 38,443,034
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
90.730 %
15
15
91.810 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY 		Employer identification number
47-0376624
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY 		Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY 		Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ... 12,500        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 12,500        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   297,896 161,486 136,410
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 136,410
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)RIGHT OF USE ASSET 845,523
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 845,523
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CUSTODIAL FUNDS 17,233
CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS 1,949,148
OPERATIONS PAYABLE 1,845,776
AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS 1,052,988
LEASE LIABILITIES 861,397




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 5,726,542
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 5,389,150
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 138,197
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 138,197
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 5,250,953
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 1,869,384
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,869,384
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,120,337
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,243,346
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 138,197
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 138,197
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 5,105,149
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 1,869,384
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,869,384
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,974,533
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, INCOME EARNED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX. ANY INCOME EARNED THROUGH UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX AT NORMAL CORPORATE RATES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO TAX LIABILITY ON UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 138,197.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 1,638,585. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 230,799.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 138,197.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 1,638,585. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 230,799.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

HELPING HANDS AUCTION
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

WING FEST
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
100,768
57,405
37,744
195,917

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
69,519
21,066
 
90,585
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
31,249
36,339
37,744
105,332



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 3,018     3,018
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 2,562 2,918 7,418 12,898
7 Food and beverages . . . 13,989 4,025 2,801 20,815
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 14,472 5,431 652 20,555
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 57,286
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 48,046
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number
47-0376624
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CHAPTER
4600 VALLEY RD STE 300
LINCOLN,NE68510 		47-0376573 501(C)(3) 11,750 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CHAPTER
4600 VALLEY RD STE 300
LINCOLN,NE68510 		47-0376573 501(C)(3) 32,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(3) ARC OF LINCOLN
5200 FRANCIS STREET
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0498629 501(C)(3) 7,404 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) ARC OF LINCOLN
5200 FRANCIS STREET
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0498629 501(C)(3) 9,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(5) ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
144 N 44
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0807501 501(C)(3) 5,970 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
144 N 44
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0807501 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(7) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LINCOLN
2124 Y ST FLAT 210
LINCOLN,NE68503 		47-0794732 501(C)(3) 11,463 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LINCOLN
2124 Y ST FLAT 210
LINCOLN,NE68503 		47-0794732 501(C)(3) 60,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(9) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY
620 N 48TH ST 101
LINCOLN,NE68504 		20-8677226 501(C)(3) 18,927 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY
620 N 48TH ST 101
LINCOLN,NE68504 		20-8677226 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(11) BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
5025 GARLAND ST
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0793765 501(C)(3) 49,193 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
5025 GARLAND ST
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0793765 501(C)(3) 75,575 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(13) BRYAN FOUNDATION
1600 S 48TH ST
LINCOLN,NE685061283 		23-7005720 501(C)(3) 11,820 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY
1141 H ST STE C
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0833799 501(C)(3) 9,419 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY
1141 H ST STE C
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0833799 501(C)(3) 24,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(16) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA
2241 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685101122 		47-0751554 501(C)(3) 91,634 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA
2241 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685101122 		47-0751554 501(C)(3) 61,700 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(18) CAUSE COLLECTIVE
6900 VAN DORN ST STE 23
LINCOLN,NE68506 		36-3470618 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(19) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES
6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1
LINCOLN,NE685065260 		47-0551975 501(C)(3) 354,850 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE
(20) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES
6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1
LINCOLN,NE685065260 		47-0551975 501(C)(3) 35,448 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES
6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1
LINCOLN,NE685065260 		47-0551975 501(C)(3) 255,600 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(22) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES
6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1
LINCOLN,NE685065260 		47-0551975 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(23) CENTER FOR PEOPLE
3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1
LINCOLN,NE685214177 		06-1669552 501(C)(3) 19,792 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) CENTER FOR PEOPLE
3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1
LINCOLN,NE685214177 		06-1669552 501(C)(3) 33,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(25) COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE (CHAD)
212 S 74TH ST STE 205
OMAHA,NE68114 		23-7162972 501(C)(3) 494,360 0     FEDERATION % OF DOLLARS RAISED
(26) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY
210 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685082322 		47-0491162 501(C)(3) 11,758 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY
210 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685082322 		47-0491162 501(C)(3) 185,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(28) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY
210 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685082322 		47-0491162 501(C)(3) 9,717 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(29) ECHO COLLECTIVE
2124 Y ST STE 131
LINCOLN,NE68503 		85-3689236 501(C)(3) 22,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(30) EDUCARE OF LINCOLN
3435 N 14TH ST
LINCOLN,NE68521 		47-1981909 501(C)(3) 7,368 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS
210 O ST
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0658284 501(C)(3) 24,300 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(32) FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN
501 S 7TH ST
LINCOLN,NE685082920 		47-0376584 501(C)(3) 7,214 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN
501 S 7TH ST
LINCOLN,NE685082920 		47-0376584 501(C)(3) 74,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(34) FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
1551 S 70TH ST
LINCOLN,NE68506 		47-0464447 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) FIRST PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
2000 D ST
LINCOLN,NE68502 		47-0376589 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN
1221 KINGBIRD RD
LINCOLN,NE68521 		47-0640293 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(37) FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN
1221 KINGBIRD RD
LINCOLN,NE68521 		47-0640293 501(C)(3) 95,544 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN
1221 KINGBIRD RD
LINCOLN,NE68521 		47-0640293 501(C)(3) 41,913 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(39) FRESH START
6433 HAVELOCK AVE
LINCOLN,NE685071332 		36-3785810 501(C)(3) 12,661 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) FRESH START
6433 HAVELOCK AVE
LINCOLN,NE685071332 		36-3785810 501(C)(3) 35,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(41) FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC
PO BOX 85358
LINCOLN,NE685015358 		47-0619855 501(C)(3) 37,209 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC
PO BOX 85358
LINCOLN,NE685015358 		47-0619855 501(C)(3) 80,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(43) GIVE NEBRASKA
3800 VERMASS PL STE 200
LINCOLN,NE68502 		36-3431222 501(C)(3) 207,473 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER
2617 Y ST
LINCOLN,NE685031750 		20-0391739 501(C)(3) 49,343 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(45) GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER
2617 Y ST
LINCOLN,NE685031750 		20-0391739 501(C)(3) 6,750 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(46) HOOKER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO BOX 112
MULLEN,NE69152 		47-0816509 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
4700 S FOLSOM ST
LINCOLN,NE685239331 		47-0528526 501(C)(3) 6,040 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) HOPESPOKE
2444 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685101125 		47-0398819 501(C)(3) 14,982 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(49) HOPESPOKE
2444 O ST
LINCOLN,NE685101125 		47-0398819 501(C)(3) 135,280 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(50) THE HUB - CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
1037 S 12TH ST
LINCOLN,NE685083220 		20-8008617 501(C)(3) 56,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(51) LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY INC
1701 P ST
LINCOLN,NE685081741 		23-7180481 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(52) LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA
1241 N ST STE 200
LINCOLN,NE685083649 		47-0483506 501(C)(3) 21,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(53) LIGHTHOUSE
2601 N ST
LINCOLN,NE685021244 		36-3656310 501(C)(3) 17,111 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(54) LIGHTHOUSE
2601 N ST
LINCOLN,NE685021244 		36-3656310 501(C)(3) 91,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(55) LINCOLN CHAMBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1128 LINCOLN MALL
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-6036618 501(C)(6) 15,000 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(56) LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0458128 501(C)(3) 24,100 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0458128 501(C)(3) 182,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(58) LINCOLN LITERACY
1023 LINCOLN MALL STE 104
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0655582 501(C)(3) 10,168 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) LINCOLN LITERACY
1023 LINCOLN MALL STE 104
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0655582 501(C)(3) 22,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(60) LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
4600 VALLEY RD STE 225
LINCOLN,NE685104892 		47-0553011 501(C)(3) 23,640 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(61) LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PO BOX 82889
LINCOLN,NE68501 		47-6006955 GOVERNMENT 222,210 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(62) LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PO BOX 82889
LINCOLN,NE68501 		47-6006955 GOVERNMENT 35,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(63) LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS-TWO GENERATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
PO BOX 82889
LINCOLN,NE68501 		47-6006955 GOVERNMENT 14,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(64) LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC
2301 O ST
LINCOLN,NE68510 		23-7267972 501(C)(3) 22,815 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC
2301 O ST
LINCOLN,NE68510 		23-7267972 501(C)(3) 12,640 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(66) LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2601 N 48TH ST
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0629528 501(C)(3) 11,732 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(67) LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2601 N 48TH ST
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0629528 501(C)(3) 11,601 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(68) MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER
2032 U ST
LINCOLN,NE685032955 		47-0376577 501(C)(3) 21,359 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(69) MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER
2032 U ST
LINCOLN,NE685032955 		47-0376577 501(C)(3) 32,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(70) MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC
PO BOX 80935
LINCOLN,NE685010935 		36-3945814 501(C)(3) 50,600 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(71) MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC
PO BOX 80935
LINCOLN,NE685010935 		36-3945814 501(C)(3) 30,400 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(72) MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER
1311 S FOLSOM ST
LINCOLN,NE68522 		47-0782915 501(C)(3) 24,923 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(73) MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER
1311 S FOLSOM ST
LINCOLN,NE68522 		47-0782915 501(C)(3) 21,440 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(74) NEBRASKA ART ASSOCIATION
12TH R ST
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-6026671 501(C)(3) 21,640 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(75) NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
5000 SAINT PAUL AVE
LINCOLN,NE685042760 		47-0376524 501(C)(3) 12,253 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(76) NEIGHBORHOODS INC (NEIGHBORWORKS)
2530 Q ST
LINCOLN,NE68503 		36-3430278 501(C)(3) 5,178 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(77) NEIGHBORHOODS INC (NEIGHBORWORKS)
2530 Q ST
LINCOLN,NE68503 		36-3430278 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(78) NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER
6220 LOGAN AVE
LINCOLN,NE685071247 		91-1787068 501(C)(3) 25,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(79) NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER
6220 LOGAN AVE
LINCOLN,NE685071247 		91-1787068 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(80) PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION
PO BOX 80636
LINCOLN,NE685010636 		47-0376896 501(C)(3) 60,594 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(81) PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION
PO BOX 80636
LINCOLN,NE685010636 		47-0376896 501(C)(3) 9,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(82) PIUS X FOUNDATION
6000 A ST
LINCOLN,NE685105005 		23-7074428 501(C)(3) 6,760 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(83) THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA
2625 POTTER ST
LINCOLN,NE685031053 		36-2167910 501(C)(3) 9,885 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(84) THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA
2625 POTTER ST
LINCOLN,NE685031053 		36-2167910 501(C)(3) 76,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(85) SHORT NOSES AND FRIENDS UNITED RESCUE
2938 AVE F
COUNCIL BLUFFS,IA51501 		46-3477797 501(C)(3) 6,300 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(86) ST MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
8550 PIONEERS BLVD
LINCOLN,NE685201306 		47-0498358 501(C)(3) 13,000 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(87) ST MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN
120 WEDGEWOOD DR
LINCOLN,NE685102431 		47-0490169 501(C)(3) 17,118 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(88) ST MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN
120 WEDGEWOOD DR
LINCOLN,NE685102431 		47-0490169 501(C)(3) 34,425 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(89) ST PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LINCOLN
4500 DUXHALL DR
LINCOLN,NE68516 		47-0738138 501(C)(3) 11,000 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(90) TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN
PO BOX 82889
LINCOLN,NE685012889 		90-0057598 501(C)(3) 29,605 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(91) TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN
PO BOX 82889
LINCOLN,NE685012889 		90-0057598 501(C)(3) 58,803 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(92) VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC
2545 N ST
LINCOLN,NE685101250 		47-0726814 501(C)(3) 24,706 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(93) VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC
2545 N ST
LINCOLN,NE685101250 		47-0726814 501(C)(3) 77,400 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(94) VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC
2545 N ST
LINCOLN,NE685101250 		47-0726814 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(95) WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER
1245 S FOLSOM ST
LINCOLN,NE685221257 		47-0635271 501(C)(3) 10,747 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(96) WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER
1245 S FOLSOM ST
LINCOLN,NE685221257 		47-0635271 501(C)(3) 28,500 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(97) EDUCARE OF LINCOLN
3435 N 14TH ST
LINCOLN,NE68521 		47-1981909 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(98) ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
144 N 44
LINCOLN,NE68504 		47-0807501 501(C)(3) 10,596 0     PROGRAM OPERATING COST PILOT PROGRAM IMPACT INITIATIVE
(99) UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION
6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24
LINCOLN,NE68506 		20-1412874 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(100) UNIVERSITY OF NE FOUNDATION
1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300
LINCOLN,NE68508 		47-0379839 501(C)(3) 6,254 0     DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(101) UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS
1229 MILLWORK AVE STE 401
OMAHA,NE68102 		47-0376605 501(C)(3) 14,186 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATION COMMUNITY RESPONSE INTITATIVE
2
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60
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: ALLOCATIONS: AGENCIES MUST BE LEGAL 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY AND AGREE TO FOLLOW UNITED WAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY MUST SUBMIT AN AUDIT WHICH INCLUDES A STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AND A FORM 990. AGENCIES MUST ALSO VERIFY COMLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. AGENCIES UNDERGO INTENSIVE REVIEW BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. COMMUNITY IMPACT VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CLIENT OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS MEASURING THE CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OR SKILL FOR CLIENTS BEING SERVED. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ENSURES SERVICES REACH CLIENTS HAVING THE GREATEST NEED. UNITED WAY'S AUDIT REVIEW TEAM IS COMPOSED OF LOCAL CPAS WHO REVIEW AGENCY AUDITS AND 990S LOOKING FOR OVERALL STABILITY AND ABILITY TO MONITOR THE ALLOCATIONS OF DONOR DOLLARS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS REFLECTING THE PROGRESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. THE FINAL REPORT PROVIDES AN UPDATE OF THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. DONOR DESIGNATIONS: ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH UNITED WAY UNDERGO SCREENING PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES VERIFICATION OF CURRENT STATUS AS AN IRS CODE SECTION 501C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MEAGAN LIESVELD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 152,930
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		9,180
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0 		10,456
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0 		172,566
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ADVERTISING ) X 6 51,141 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( HELPING HANDS AUCTION ) X 382 38,615 FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 2 5,800 FAIR MARKET VALUE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( WINGFEST EVENT ) X 6 1,981 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GOLF EVENTS ) X 2 1,715 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OFFICE SUPPLIES ) X 1 900 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( CAMPAIGN SUPPLIES ) X 4 560 FAIR MARKET VALUE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES BROKERS TO IMMEDIATELY SELL ANY DONATIONS OF STOCK RECEIVED.
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(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND: UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FUNDERS AND BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHED THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY CHANGES IN FEDERAL FUNDING. THE FUND PRIORITIZES ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC OR SITUATIONAL HARDSHIP IN LANCASTER COUNTY. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, FAMILY AND SURVIVOR SAFETY, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEWLY RESETTLED IN THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVICES ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DURING 20242025, $70,000 WAS RAISED, WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING ANTICIPATED IN 20252026. LABOR PARTNERS UNITED (LPU): LABOR PARTNERS UNITED IS A NEW UNITED WAY AFFINITY GROUP FORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE TO ADVANCE UNITED WAY'S PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, LPU RAISED AND ALLOCATED $31,287 TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES AT DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY MOBILE RESOURCE CENTERS. SAFE SLEEP LANCASTER CONNECTED: THIS PROJECT PROMOTES SAFE INFANT SLEEP PRACTICES AND SEEKS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS. DURING 20242025, $4,250 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WAS USED TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE SAFE-SLEEP BASSINETS TO 39 HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROJECT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 20252026 EXPANDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SAFE INFANT SLEEP RESOURCES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE RECENTLY ARRIVED TO THE U.S. AT SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTER STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMS + WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT ENSURES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, THERAPIES AND SERVICES FOR THE BEST OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS MEANINGFUL PEER AND COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS FOR YOUTH. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LINCOLN: COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS CHILDREN AGES 7-19 WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS TO SUPPORT THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. MENTORS PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND FOSTER STRONG, ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, OFFERING YEAR-ROUND MENTORSHIP THAT HELPS IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE CHOICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: POWER HOUR & PROJECT LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDES UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH HIGH-IMPACT BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STEM EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, AND SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH ALSO BENEFIT FROM NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM OFFERS BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, EXPANDED LEARNING CLUBS, SUMMER CARE, AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHENING NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $52,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS NORTHBRIDGE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FULL-DAY, YEAR-ROUND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM USES CREATIVE CURRICULUM/GOLD TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TEACHERS WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS, PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL GOAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT FOR EACH CHILD, WITH SUPPORT FROM A PYRAMID MODEL COACH AND LICENSED THERAPIST TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $90,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERS DAILY ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECENTLY ARRIVED TO THE U.S. AND OTHER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE SKILLS WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR ADAPTATION TO AMERICAN CULTURE. THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR THE U.S. NATURALIZATION EXAM AND PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PACE WITH REGULAR ASSESSMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FULL-YEAR, CENTER-BASED SERVICES, AND PROVIDES EARLY HEAD START FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-3. IT OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND DENTAL SERVICES ENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE INTERVENTIONS WHICH WILL HELP THEM MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. GRANT AMOUNT - $90,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: EDUCARE LINCOLN: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LIFELONG SUCCESS PROGRAM COMBINES RESEARCH FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, AND RELATED FIELDS TO SERVE UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES IN LINCOLN. ITS FOUR CORE FEATURES ARE DATA UTILIZATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES, AND INTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HELPS CLOSE THE EDUCATION GAP AND IMPROVE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FURTHER EDUCATION. IT INCLUDES A GED PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE FOUR REQUIRED SUBJECTS, AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR THE U.S. NATURALIZATION EXAM. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO) PROGRAM LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO) PROGRAM IS AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS FACING BARRIERS TO HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. IT PROVIDES GED PREPARATION, HIGH SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGES 16-24 TRANSITIONING TO ADULTHOOD. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (YOUTHACT) PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENT PARENTS IN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMPLETING THEIR GED AT THE HUB. YOUTHACT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND PARENTING CLASSES, WITH A FOCUS ON SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. LIGHTHOUSE: AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM ADDRESSES RISK FACTORS SUCH AS UNSUPERVISED PEER TIME AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM THAT MAKE YOUNG PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND HELP ENFORCE RULES TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $74,000. LIGHTHOUSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR CAREER READINESS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A PLACE TO DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TWO GENERATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHERS. IT INCLUDES FOUR COMPONENTS: ADULT LITERACY, CHILD EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND PARENT-CHILD TOGETHER TIME (PACT). THE PROGRAM IS SCHOOL-BASED AND OPERATES IN 12 LINCOLN SCHOOLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ART CLASSES PROGRAM DELIVERS ART CLASSES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN TITLE I SCHOOLS. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINT-MAKING, AND CERAMICS, ALLOWING YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN SUSTAINED ART EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,601. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A MONTESSORI-INSPIRED EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING SOCIAL, COGNITIVE, AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FREE PLAY, OUTDOOR TIME, AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS ON LITERACY, MATH, SCIENCE, AND ART. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND A TWO-HOUR QUIET TIME ARE ALSO PART OF THE DAILY SCHEDULE. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUTH AGES 5-13 ACROSS LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY WHO MAY ALSO LIVE IN FAMILIES WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IT OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, RECREATION, ARTS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING ARE ALSO OFFERED, WITH ALL-DAY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: MATERNAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE, INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-NATAL SUPPORT, A DOULA PROGRAM, BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. IT ALSO OFFERS DOULA TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTES OVERALL WELLNESS AND FAMILY STABILITY THROUGH PEER AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,000. NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER: PARENTS AS PARTNERS PROGRAM OFFERS FULL-TIME ACADEMIC-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WITH FAMILY CONFERENCES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO SUPPORT PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,500. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS, ON SATURDAYS, AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. IT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING, AND TEACHES LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS HEALTHY EATING, MATH, SCIENCE, ART, AND ANTI-TOBACCO EDUCATION. THE FINE ARTS ACADEMY OFFERS FREE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTS FOSTERING CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-EXPRESSION. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN: TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 IN LINCOLN PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. MENTORS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE, SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING, FOCUSING ON THE STUDENT'S STRENGTHS AND FOSTERING POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. THE PROGRAM HELPS IMPROVE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN HIGHER GRADUATION RATES. GRANT AMOUNT - $58,803. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM IS A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM PROVIDING BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AS WELL AS NON-SCHOOL DAY SERVICES. THE CLC OFFERS EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK HELP, SNACKS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AIMED AT FOSTERING YOUTH SUCCESS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K PROGRAMS IS A LICENSED PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5, OFFERING BOTH PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OPTIONS. IT USES CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND MOTOR SKILLS. THE PROGRAM PREPARES CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN, FOSTERING SKILLS SUCH AS SHARING, COOPERATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE PROVIDES INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT, ALLOWING THEM TO TELL THEIR STORIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, AND ONGOING ADVOCACY FOR THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE COURT PREPARATION, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $75,575. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED ADVOCACY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS AND BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES CHILD SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING BY HELPING TO ENSURE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE PERMANENT PLACEMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $24,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S HOMES PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR EXPECTANT WOMEN AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE 24-UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX OFFERS EXTENDED-STAY ACCOMMODATIONS, ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND COUNSELING SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,200. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS EXPECTANT PARENTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS FAMILY STABILITY, PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENHANCES OVERALL CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. GRANT AMOUNT - $68,600. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA (WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS) PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CRISIS SITUATIONS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BILINGUAL AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES THAT HELP THEM STRENGTHEN SUPPORT NETWORKS AND ACCESS ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,300. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITHIN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL-BASED DELIVERY MODEL REDUCES BARRIERS TO CARE BY OFFERING COUNSELING AND SKILL-BUILDING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. GRANT AMOUNT - $42,000. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN, INC: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. USING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $80,000. HOPESPOKE OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS IMPACTED BY CRISIS OR ADVERSE EXPERIENCES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES AND ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $135,280. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATION PROJECT PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION RELATED TO PROTECTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW MATTERS, AND OTHER CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (SCIP) PROGRAM IS AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENT MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BY ADDRESSING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE YOUTH. GRANT AMOUNT - $23,640. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 19. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,640. MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER: PEER BASED GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, NETWORKING, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRIEF PROCESS AND LEARN COPING STRATEGIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,440. ST. MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN: PROJECT MOTHER & CHILD PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. THE SIX-MONTH PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE HOUSING AND ACCESS TO COORDINATED MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, WELLNESS, AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $34,425. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN, INC: CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SAFETY NEEDS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IT OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE PLANNING TO PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING. GRANT AMOUNT - $77,400.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CHAPTER: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY EMERGENCIES SUCH AS FIRES, FLOODS, AND SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES, SAFE SHELTER, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT RECOVERY, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,500. ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND COORDINATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH TAX PREPARATION AND TRANSLATION OF ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY BY COVERING RENT, UTILITY, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL EXPENSES. IT ALSO OFFERS BUDGETING SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $33,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: FOOD MARKET AND MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, AND OTHER NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS. PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT FOODS THAT MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO COORDINATES MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,500. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 12-18 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR IN NEED OF TEMPORARY CARE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STRUCTURED GROUP ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILIES OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PLACEMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS STREET OUTREACH AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR CRISIS, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, SAFETY PLANNING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP THEM ACCESS STABLE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER OFFERS A WELCOMING DROP-IN SPACE WHERE YOUTH CAN RECEIVE FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND COUNSELING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE WELL-BEING AND INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, BAKED GOODS, AND OTHER NUTRITIOUS ITEMS THROUGH WEEKDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT FROM AVAILABLE INVENTORY TO MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD'S DIETARY PREFERENCES AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $28,500. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY BY COVERING RENT, UTILITIES, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. IT ALSO OFFERS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPTIONS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM INCLUDES THREE INTEGRATED SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. FREE TO SAVE PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND MATCHED SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES; OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET-BUILDING; AND FINANCIAL COACHING OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MANAGE DEBT, IMPROVE CREDIT, AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: THE GATHERING PLACE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEALS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. MEALS ARE BALANCED AND OFTEN INCLUDE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO SUPPORT OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. ECHO COLLECTIVE: THE REFINERY PROGRAM SUPPORTS WOMEN WHO ARE NEW TO THE U.S. BY PROVIDING BUSINESS EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP, AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC COACHING TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SMALL BUSINESSES AND BUILD PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,500. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE & PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, RESUME ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD AND TEMPORARY AID COORDINATION. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND ONGOING GUIDANCE, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND MAINTAIN SECURE HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,500. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO GARDEN SPACE AND EDUCATION ON GROWING FRESH, NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS NEW GARDEN SITES TO EXPAND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: INRESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR CRISIS. USING A RAPID REHOUSING MODEL, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HELP SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH A TRANSITION-IN-PLACE APPROACH. A HOUSING SPECIALIST SUPPORTS EACH PARTICIPANT IN LOCATING HOUSING, ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND WORKING TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN: FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT 1221 KINGBIRD PROGRAM PROVIDES MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY. PARTICIPANTS REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE BEING ASSISTED BY FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, ENSURING A SMOOTH AND CONVENIENT EXPERIENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $41,913. FRESH START: TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY STAY THREE TO SIX MONTHS, WITH EXTENSIONS UP TO ONE YEAR. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON GOAL PLANNING, BUILDING SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTIONS TO COUNSELING, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION. IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HOUSING STABILITY AND RECOVERY SERVICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,500. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND DIAPERS, ALONG WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. IT SUPPORTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR TRANSITION BY COORDINATING WITH PARTNER AGENCIES AND OFFERING INTERPRETATION, HOME VISITS, AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $19,343. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLDS WITH ACCESS TO NON-PERISHABLE AND PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO CHOOSE FOODS BASED ON THEIR PREFERENCES AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE. THE PROGRAM ALSO SHARES INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR THOSE UNABLE TO VISIT DURING WEEKDAY HOURS. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATOR WHO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND GUIDANCE TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS IDENTIFY AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND UTILITIES, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND REFERRALS THAT PROMOTE STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC: BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS FOR RENTERS, HOMEOWNERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH MOBILITY LIMITATIONS. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE RAMPS, LIFTS, GRAB BARS, HANDRAILS, WIDER DOORWAYS, AND ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN FEATURES. A MODEL HOME DEMONSTRATES VARIOUS ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS, AND STAFF PROVIDE ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS AND GUIDANCE ON FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: UPLIFT: USING THE POWER OF THE LAW TO INFLUENCE AND FOSTER TRANSFORMATION PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL OR HOUSING INSTABILITY. UPLIFT HELPS ADDRESS LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSING, DEBT, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS BEFORE THEY ESCALATE. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO INCREASE LEGAL AWARENESS AND PROMOTE STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. LINCOLN LITERACY: FIRSTSTEP: HEALTHCARE CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS PURSUING HEALTHCARE CAREERS BY PROVIDING CAREER TRAINING, GUIDANCE, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. A STIPEND IS OFFERED AT KEY MILESTONES TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS RELATED TO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH RESUME DEVELOPMENT, JOB APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL CAREER PLACEMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,500. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY MEALS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. TWO NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE SERVED EACH DAY, AND PANTRY ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS. WHILE ON SITE, PARTICIPANTS CAN CONNECT TO ADDITIONAL PREVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,200. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE STABILITY AND RECOVERY. TWO TRANSITIONS HOUSES OFFER STRUCTURED LIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN, WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING RECOVERY, ACCESSING SERVICES, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND ACHIEVING LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,200. NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN (NWL): HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS A HUD-APPROVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT BUDGETING, CREDIT MANAGEMENT, AFFORDABILITY, AND THE HOME BUYING PROCESS. DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BUYERS TO SUPPORT CLOSING COSTS AND MINOR HOME REPAIRS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING ACROSS LINCOLN NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION: FAMILY AND WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND DAY SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HYGIENE FACILITIES AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT DISASTER SITES, ALONG WITH LOGISTICS, SHELTERING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. TEMPORARY HOUSING VOUCHERS MAY BE OFFERED WHEN NEEDED TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND STABILIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND GROCERIES THROUGH SEVERAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE FOOD PANTRY, WINTER NIGHT WATCH, KIDS CAFE, AND A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, PERISHABLE FOOD ACCESS, AND PREPARED MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND PREVENT SHUTOFFS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE ENERGY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, BUDGETING, AND LONG-TERM STABILITY, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE SEEKING RECURRING ASSISTANCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND FORMALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE FORM 990 ANNUALLY AT THE OCTOBER BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOCUSING ON SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE TAX RETURN AND HOW THESE AREAS RELATE TO THE ANNUAL AUDITIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY RELATIONSHIPS WHERE THEY AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE THEIR DECISION MAKING ABILITY. THEY ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ,AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MAY NOT SERVE ON FUNDING TEAMS THAT RECOMMEND GRANT AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THAT PERSON AND THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. WHERE A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER BELIEVES THAT A MATTER TO BE VOTED UPON WILL PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER WILL ANNOUNCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL HOLD SILENT DURING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE. THE MEMBER WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MOTIONS AFFECTING THE DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. APPOINTED STAFF WILL REVIEW DECLARED CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING AND BRING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT; ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT; NAMES OF PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCUSSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GOVERNING-BOARD APPOINTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAD A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DETERMINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOARD APPROVAL AT THE AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE DETERMINATION AND BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED THE DETERMINATION TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AT THE AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA POSTING TO ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG. IN ADDITION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND 501 (C) (3) DETERMINATION LETTER ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLOWED INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL UNITED WAY OFFICE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE FORM 990.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY
Employer identification number

47-0376624
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION INC
238 S 13TH STREET

LINCOLN,NE68508
20-1412874 		SUPPORTING FOUNDATION NE 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE 1 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY
 
Yes
 












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION

 C 43,843 CASH





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Supplemental Information
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