The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation
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.
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation gave $624K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $624K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $624,462
- +80.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $624,462
- +80.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $624,462
- Total assets
- $1,099,666
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nebraska State Bar Association ($624K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2020) to $724K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $624K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Bar Association Lincoln, NE | Access to Justice | $624,462 |
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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 | $1,099,666 | $921,327 | $655,613 | $624,462 | 1 | $28,327 |
| 2023 | $847,312 | $574,900 | $364,560 | $345,396 | 1 | $19,088 |
| 2022 | $637,401 | $394,795 | $738,630 | $723,770 | 1 | $3,452 |
| 2021 | $922,908 | $821,705 | $351,486 | $338,015 | 1 | $655 |
| 2020 | $439,318 | $352,179 | $302,942 | $285,729 | 2 | $3,250 |
About The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation is a public charity 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 grant totaling $624K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation is led by Robert R. Otte, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert R. Otte
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason W. Grams
Director
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. McCarthy
Director
President → President D, 2023
President D → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean A. Minahan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Brouillette
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne D. Sosa
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley D. Boettcher
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin C. Duggan Pemberton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey C. Hall
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey J. Blumel
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Freeman
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie A. Martinez
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana K. Fries
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pierce D. Fiala
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah P. Newell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Neeley
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth W. Hartman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Clinch
Nsba Associate
On filings since 2021
7.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jason S. Doele (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark E. Novotny (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey L. Buettner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William J. Mueller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane F. Langan Mach (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jill Robb Ackerman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven F. Mattoon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan K. Sapp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: J Scott Paul (2020) — Director
- Former: Jon S Schroeder (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie E Bear (2020) — Director
- Former: Sam Clinch (2020) — Nsba Associate Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation
How much does The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation give each year?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation gave $624K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $345K across 1 grant.
How large is The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $921K.
What is The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation operate?
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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