Nebraska Forward Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lincoln, NE EIN: 99-4628820

Nebraska Forward's mission is providing resources for organizations to collaborate and create a more inclusive and racially just democracy in Nebraska.

Key facts about Nebraska Forward Inc

In short: Nebraska Forward Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $686K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
99-4628820
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,372,420
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$686,210
Median grant
$686,210
Total assets
$1,154,876
Primary geography
Nebraska (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$686K

About Nebraska Forward Inc

Based on IRS filings

Nebraska Forward Inc is a public charity, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

LincolnWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M2 grants2025

In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Nebraska Donor Alliance: $1.3MNebraska Donor Alliance$1.3MCommon Cause Education Fund: $60KCommon Cause Education Fund$60K

The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Donor Alliance ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nebraska Donor Alliance Lincoln, NESupport Educational and Charitable Activities$1,312,420
Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DCGeneral Operating$60,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$1M$2M$3M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$1,154,876
Revenue$2,500,021
Expenses$1,375,883
Net Investment Income—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Nebraska Forward Inc is led by Adam Morfeld, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Adam Morfeld

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Padilla

    Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Weitz

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Cook

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Forward Inc

How much does Nebraska Forward Inc give each year?

Nebraska Forward Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Nebraska Forward Inc?

Nebraska Forward Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.

Where does Nebraska Forward Inc operate?

Nebraska Forward Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Nebraska.

What is Nebraska Forward Inc's EIN?

Nebraska Forward Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4628820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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