Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
Nebraska appleseed fights for justice and opportunity for all nebraskans. We take a systemic approach to complex issues - such as child welfare, immigration policy, affordable healthcare and poverty - and we take our work wherever we believe we can do the most good, whether that's at the courthouse, in the statehouse or in the community.
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest at a glance
In short: Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest gave $331K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,100
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,388
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,550
- Total assets
- $12,189,239
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
Who Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Protect Our Rights ($140K). Together the top 8 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 37 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $342K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Our Rights Omaha, NE | Organizing and Ballot Initiative Work | $140,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund (Naaf) Lincoln, NE | Economic Justice Organizing and Ballot Initiative Work | $65,000 |
| Centro Hispano Comunitario De Nebraska Columbus, NE | Local Organizing and Leadership Development | $51,000 |
| Empowering Families Gering, NE | Local Organizing and Leadership Development | $25,000 |
| Lincoln for Fair Housing Lincoln, NE | Organizing and Ballot Initiative Work | $20,100 |
| Unity in Action South Sioux City, NE | Local Organizing and Leadership Development | $16,000 |
| Hope-Esperanza North Platte, NE | Local Organizing | $8,000 |
| Native Futures Alliance, NE | Local Organizing and Leadership Development | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,189,239 | $7,005,934 | $4,542,357 | $331,100 | 8 | $332,232 |
| 2023 | $9,199,275 | $4,684,788 | $4,456,906 | $342,127 | 10 | $173,631 |
| 2022 | $9,134,460 | $3,665,432 | $4,027,680 | $291,449 | 9 | $31,862 |
| 2021 | $9,402,407 | $5,523,330 | $3,561,812 | $264,525 | 5 | $30,363 |
| 2020 | $7,241,677 | $4,475,803 | $3,193,485 | $89,912 | 5 | $42,777 |
About Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
Based on IRS filings
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $332K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest is led by Rebecca Gould, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Gould
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Arthur I. Zygielbaum PhD
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Hull
Senior Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $113K (2024)
James Goddard
Programs Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Carol Bloch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Olivares Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamron Hasan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Chittenden
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Cuddigan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Gottschalk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Dewayne Mays
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Moody
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Polt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Schulz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Seacrest
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Marfileno
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Muskin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Pansing Brooks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Hill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nic Swiercek
Development & Engagement S
Development & Engagement Senior Director → Development & Engagement S, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $116K (2024)
Catherine Wilson
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Bartee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Joseph
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Berry
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Garrett Schwindt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Smolsky (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Zieg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shirley Peng (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy Christian (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Naomi Hattaway (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Beatty Brasch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Megan Wright (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Herb Friedman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Johnson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Terrence Ferguson (2021) — Director
- Former: Allen Overcash (2020) — Director
- Former: Art Zygielbaum (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Dewayne Mays (2020) — Director
- Former: Nuzhat Mahmood (2020) — Director
- Former: Randy Moody (2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Ferguson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139K, to Rebecca Gould (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
How much does Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest give each year?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest gave $331K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $342K across 10 grants.
What is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's typical grant size?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's median grant in 2024 was $22,550, and its average grant was $41,388, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest give grants?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Local Organizing and Leadership Development" (4 grants).
Who are Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's largest grantees?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's largest 2024 grantees include Protect Our Rights ($140,000), Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund (Naaf) ($65,000) and Centro Hispano Comunitario De Nebraska ($51,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's EIN?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0798343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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