THE MISSION OF THE NEBRASKA LAWYERS FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY SECURING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+29.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$624K
+80.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$624K
+80.8% YoY
About The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation 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 $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $624K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,099,666 | $847,312 | $637,401 |
| Revenue | $921,327 | $574,900 | $394,795 |
| Expenses | $655,613 | $364,560 | $738,630 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,327 | $19,088 | $3,452 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nebraska State Bar Association ($624,462).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LINCOLN, NE | ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $624,462 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH M NEELEY | SECRETARY/TR | 4 | — |
| LEO CLINCH | NSBA ASSOC. | 7.4 | — |
| ROBERT R OTTE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| KENNETH W HARTMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY J BLUMEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ASHLEY D BOETTCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PIERCE D FIALA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICIA FREEMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANA K FRIES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON W GRAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GEOFFREY C HALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEFANIE A MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH P NEWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ERIN C DUGGAN PEMBERTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| YVONNE D SOSA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SEAN A MINAHAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TIMOTHY P BROUILLETTE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL J MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation?
As of 2024, The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $921K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $624K in 2024.
Where does The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation operate?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation award?
In 2024, The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $624K — an average of about $624K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation's EIN?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1066093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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