Second House Collaborative
To engage in activities that promote social welfare including but not limited to direct democracy actions and grassroots campaigns.
Second House Collaborative at a glance
In short: Second House Collaborative gave $209K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,890
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $41,778
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $317,932
- +154.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Second House Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was She's Electable ($100K). Together the top 5 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| She's Electable Omaha, NE | Get Out the Vote, Nonpartisan Education, Outreach, Organizing | $100,000 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | Winner Take All Polling, Legal Fund Grant | $78,890 |
| Nebraska Votes Lincoln, NE | Winner Take All Polling | $10,000 |
| Protect Our Rights | Direct Contribution | $10,000 |
| Nebraskans for Reproductive Freedom | Direct Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $317,932 | $1,755,104 | $1,641,918 | $208,890 | 5 | $6,166 |
| 2023 | $124,921 | $284,581 | $159,660 | — | — | $77 |
About Second House Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Second House Collaborative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $209K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Second House Collaborative is led by Meg Mikolajczyk, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meg Mikolajczyk
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Nic Swiercek
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lina Translavina Stover
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Geis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Mann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Johnson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valeria Rodriguez
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam Morfeld (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $125K, to Meg Mikolajczyk (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Second House Collaborative
How much does Second House Collaborative give each year?
Second House Collaborative gave $209K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Second House Collaborative's typical grant size?
Second House Collaborative's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $41,778, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Second House Collaborative give grants?
Second House Collaborative gives mostly in Nebraska: 90% 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 Second House Collaborative give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Second House Collaborative's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Second House Collaborative's largest grantees?
Second House Collaborative's largest 2024 grantees include She's Electable ($100,000), Nebraska Civic Engagement Table ($78,890) and Nebraska Votes ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Second House Collaborative?
Second House Collaborative reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Second House Collaborative?
Second House Collaborative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $318K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Second House Collaborative's EIN?
Second House Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2387975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Second House Collaborative funds
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