Nebraska Forward Inc
Nebraska Forward's mission is providing resources for organizations to collaborate and create a more inclusive and racially just democracy in Nebraska.
Nebraska Forward Inc at a glance
In short: Nebraska Forward Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $686K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nebraska Forward Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Donor Alliance Lincoln, NE | Support Educational and Charitable Activities | $1,312,420 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | General Operating | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,154,876 | $2,500,021 | $1,375,883 | $1,372,420 | 2 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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