Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law
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.
Key facts about Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law
- EIN
- 47-0798343
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $41,388
- Median grant
- $22,550
- Total assets
- $12,189,239
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Nebraska (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (2 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Local Organizing and Leadership Development" (4 grants).
How Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+32.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$331K
-3.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+21.0% YoY
About Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law
Based on IRS filings
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,189,239 | $9,199,275 | $9,134,460 |
| Revenue | $7,005,934 | $4,684,788 | $3,665,432 |
| Expenses | $4,542,357 | $4,456,906 | $4,027,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $332,232 | $173,631 | $31,862 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Protect Our Rights ($140,000), Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund (Naaf) ($65,000), Centro Hispano Comunitario De Nebraska ($51,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur I Zygielbaum PHD | President | 2 | — |
| Katie Joseph | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Josh Bartee | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Catherine Wilson | Past President | 2 | — |
| Roger Gonzales | Director | 2 | — |
| Carol Bloch | Director | 2 | — |
| Tim Cuddigan | Director | 2 | — |
| Stuart Chittenden | Director | 2 | — |
| Randall Moody | Director | 2 | — |
| Kamron Hasan | Director | 2 | — |
| M Dewayne Mays | Director | 2 | — |
| Wanda Gottschalk | Director | 2 | — |
| Danielle Smith | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Berry | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Derrick Olivares Martinez | Director | 2 | — |
| Toni Hill | Director | 2 | — |
| Martha Marfileno | Director | 2 | — |
| Mary Beth Muskin | Director | 2 | — |
| Patty Pansing Brooks | Director | 2 | — |
| Audrey Polt | Director | 2 | — |
| Kathy Seacrest | Director | 2 | — |
| James Schulz | Director | 2 | — |
| Nancy Williams | Director | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Gould | Executive Director | 40 | $138,955 |
| Kristine Hull | Senior Director | 40 | $113,419 |
| Nic Swiercek | Development & Engagement S | 40 | $115,900 |
| James Goddard | Programs Senior Director | 40 | $108,951 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law?
As of 2024, Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law holds $12.2M in total assets with $7.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $331K in 2024.
Where does Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law operate?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law award?
In 2024, Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law awarded 8 grants totaling $331K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law's EIN?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0798343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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