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EIN 36-3667905

Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Lincoln
State
Nebraska
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
Description
To assist in the development of the Nebraska State Fair park by providing funding for instructional programs, projects, and capital improvements at the State Fair park. The mission of the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is to raise funds and resources for the overall improvement of the Nebraska State Fair.
Total revenues
$453,538
2023
Total expenses
$523,085
2023
Total assets
$1,220,976
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

To raise funds and resources for the overall improvement of the Nebraska State Fair.

Grants made by Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Nebraska State Fair BoardFair Improvements$214,656
Nebraska State Fair BoardVolunteer Coordin.$25,000
Nebraska State Fair BoardAksarben Grant Fund$22,500

Who funds Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$32,358
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable FoundationSupport of Foundation$20,000
Edgar and Frances Reynolds FoundationGrant$5,000

Personnel at Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lindsey KoepkeExecutive Director$87,444
Jay VavricekVice - Chairman$0
Bill OlteanTreasurer$0
Terry GallowayChairman$0
Jim ReedSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$475,586
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$15,727
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-41,244
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,469
Total revenues$453,538

Form 990s for Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-04-03990View PDF
2021-122022-04-02990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-12-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Grow Grand Island
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 80698
Lincoln, NE 68501
Metro area
Lincoln, NE
County
Lancaster County, NE
Website URL
1868foundation.org/ 
Phone
(402) 432-1393
IRS details
EIN
36-3667905
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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