Totals
- Total revenue
- $3,658,009
- Total expenses
- $2,854,969
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,391,122
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $215,550
- Other revenue
- $51,337
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,466,368
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,514,494
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $5,951,874
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,139,757
- Management and general expenses
- $302,352
- Fundraising expenses
- $412,860
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,139,757
Program services were 74.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1b · Membership dues
$419
-
1c · Fundraising events
$508,179
-
1e · Government grants (contributions)
$616,647
-
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$2,265,877
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$1,210
-
3 · Investment income
total $194,090 · excluded $194,090
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $692,864
-
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $671,404
-
7c · Gain or loss
securities $21,460
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $21,460 · excluded $21,460
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$7,073
-
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$508,179
-
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$87,902
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$80,829 · excluded -$80,829
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9a · Gaming: gross income
$126,140
-
9b · Gaming: direct expenses
$5,905
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $120,235 · excluded $120,235
-
10a · Gross sales of inventory
$28,664
-
10b · Cost of goods sold
$16,733
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $11,931 · related or exempt $11,931
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $268,531 · program services $89,375 · management and general $126,261 · fundraising $52,895
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $839,641 · program services $685,211 · management and general $30,300 · fundraising $124,130
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $16,464 · program services $14,525 · fundraising $1,939
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $110,813 · program services $88,314 · management and general $5,468 · fundraising $17,031
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $80,576 · program services $55,571 · management and general $12,041 · fundraising $12,964
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $19,662 · management and general $19,662
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $30,000 · management and general $30,000
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $38,166 · management and general $38,166
-
11g · Fees: other
total $37,434 · program services $26,855 · management and general $7,775 · fundraising $2,804
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $25,675 · program services $5,135 · fundraising $20,540
-
14 · Information technology
total $40,570 · program services $30,018 · management and general $4,283 · fundraising $6,269
-
16 · Occupancy
total $127,746 · program services $95,809 · management and general $12,775 · fundraising $19,162
-
17 · Travel
total $162,350 · program services $142,147 · fundraising $20,203
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $9,656 · program services $8,594 · fundraising $1,062
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $36,385 · program services $36,385
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $22,989 · program services $15,402 · management and general $4,598 · fundraising $2,989
-
23 · Insurance
total $43,895 · program services $32,044 · management and general $4,828 · fundraising $7,023
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24a · Other expenses: EVENT EXPENSE
total $447,604 · program services $384,569 · fundraising $63,035
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24b · Other expenses: FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT
total $226,809 · program services $215,469 · fundraising $11,340
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24c · Other expenses: OPERATING EXPENSE
total $156,796 · program services $103,004 · management and general $5,204 · fundraising $48,588
-
24d · Other expenses: DIRECT SCHOOL SUPPORT
total $107,993 · program services $107,993
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24e · All other expenses
total $5,214 · program services $3,337 · management and general $991 · fundraising $886
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $50 · end of year $50
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $216,126 · end of year $561,763
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $346,853 · end of year $891,864
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $1,577 · end of year $96
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $36,586 · end of year $44,272
-
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$286,651
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$30,080
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $56,655 · end of year $256,571
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $4,486,091 · end of year $4,548,522
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $59,963 · end of year $1,163,230
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $98,561 · end of year $63,557
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $106,657 · end of year $285,907
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $60,144 · end of year $1,165,030
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,834,299 · end of year $2,118,858
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,104,240 · end of year $3,833,016
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.
Activities or mission (Part I)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA BELIEVES IN ENDING DISCRIMINATION AND FEAR AND BUILDING A FUTURE OF JUSTICE AND JOY. WE SERVE 7,800 PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH PROGRAMMING IN SPORTS, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT TEACH ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF ALL STUDENTS, AND LEADERSHIP/ADVOCACY TRAINING THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO TAKE THE LEAD ON THEIR CAMPUSES IN BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND MISPERCEPTIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES OF INCLUSION AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
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UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS - UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS (R) IS AN EDUCATION-BASED PROGRAM THAT USES SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ACTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE - FOSTERING RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS NEBRASKA. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EARLY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AS YOUNG AS THE AGE OF 2. UNIFIED SPORTS PARTNERS THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ON THE SAME TEAM. FREE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM PROVIDES SERVICE-LEARNING CURRICULUM AND LESSONS TO STUDENTS.
Expenses $492,561
-
SUMMER GAMES - NEARLY 3,000 PEOPLE INCLUDING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, SPECTATORS AND HONORED GUESTS ATTEND SUMMER GAMES IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. FANS IN THE STANDS CHEER ON ATHLETES AS THEY COMPETE FOR MEDALS AND RIBBONS IN 4 SPORTS - AQUATICS, ATHLETICS, GYMNASTICS, AND VOLLEYBALL. ALONG WITH COMPETITIONS, SUMMER GAMES FEATURES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, A YOUNG ATHLETES DEMONSTRATION, LIVE MUSIC, 2 ATHLETE DANCES AND A CLOSING BANQUET. THE GAMES KICK OFF WITH A CELEBRATORY OPENING CEREMONY THAT INCLUDES FIRST-RATE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE PARADE OF ATHLETES.
Expenses $401,376
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HEALTH - THE VISION FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS' HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITH OUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION IT IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS, INCLUDING LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES. TO ACHIEVE EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH ID, CHANGES MUST OCCUR. THOSE CHANGES IMPACT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, COMMUNITIES, GOVERNING BODIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WHO INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIMS TO CREATE A TIPPING POINT FOR INCLUSIVE HEALTH WHEREBY INCLUSION OF THOSE WITH ID BECOMES INTEGRATED INTO MAINSTREAM HEALTH POLICIES, PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FUNDING STREAMS.
Expenses $157,852
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OTHER COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SPRING GAMES, FALL GAMES, WORLD GAMES, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND UNIFIED BOWLING.
Expenses $1,087,968 · Revenue $11,931
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
-
Sherie ThomasSHERIE THOMAS
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tiffany PabenTIFFANY PABEN
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Marc WisdomMARC WISDOM
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Greg HarrisGREG HARRIS
PAST CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michaela SchenkelbergMICHAELA SCHENKELBERG
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brian SchweigerBRIAN SCHWEIGER
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Luke PaladinoLUKE PALADINO
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Diana TedrowDIANA TEDROW
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Steve MerfeldSTEVE MERFELD
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ronny MillerRONNY MILLER
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Melonie WelshMELONIE WELSH
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Chad SamuelsonCHAD SAMUELSON
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Josh ToddJOSH TODD
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jennifer SwartzJENNIFER SWARTZ
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tyler KeyserTYLER KEYSER
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Wyatt SpaldingWYATT SPALDING
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Evelyn LoofEVELYN LOOF
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ben LorenzenBEN LORENZEN
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Matthew FensterMATTHEW FENSTER
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Alex ClausonALEX CLAUSON
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sarah SmithSARAH SMITH
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Carolyn ChamberlinCAROLYN CHAMBERLIN
PRESIDENT/CEO
- Total calculated
- $176,318
- From this org
- $170,454
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,864
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $159,626
- Bonus
- $10,828
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $4,490
- Nontaxable benefits
- $1,374
- Filer's total
- $176,318
-
Stephanie GuidoSTEPHANIE GUIDO
CFO
- Total calculated
- $92,213
- From this org
- $87,164
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,049
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- PART I, LINE 7
- A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S SALARY. THEY SEND A QUESTIONNAIRE TO BOARD MEMBERS TO GET THEIR FEEDBACK ON HER PERFORMANCE AND A DISCRETIONARY BONUS IS PAID BASED ON THAT FEEDBACK.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 30 July 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202542129349300739
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