Nebraska 4-H Foundation

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Program. However, it is noted that the Executive Summary for this organization often incorrectly reports the EIN as 47-0469703 instead of 352530645. Given this discrepancy and the lack of confirmation on the 352530645 EIN, the following information describes the mission and role of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation based on the known EIN.

Mission

The foundation seeks and manages contributions to meet the needs and advance the interests of Nebraska 4-H, focusing on maintaining camps and centers for educational and recreational purposes.

History

Founded in 1958, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation plays a crucial role in enhancing the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Program by soliciting and receiving contributions from various donors.

Programs and Activities

The foundation supports a wide range of activities and programs, including:

• New and Existing Programs: It funds new 4-H programs and improves existing ones at the county, district, and state levels. Annual program grants are awarded to support innovative initiatives and meet emerging local needs.
• Education and Leadership: The foundation supports teen and adult leadership education, volunteer programs, member recognition, project clinics, camps, counselor training, and teen leader clubs.
• Events and Recognition: It provides awards, incentives, and recognition for 4-H members involved in livestock and non-livestock events.

Impact

The foundation's contributions are vital for supplementing public funding, which cannot fully support all 4-H program needs. The support from donors across Nebraska and beyond is essential for the foundation's success.

Relationship with Nebraska 4-H

Nebraska 4-H is part of the larger national 4-H organization, which is America's largest youth development program. It focuses on preparing young people to be healthy, capable, and ready to engage in school, work, and life by providing opportunities for hands-on learning and positive youth development. Nebraska 4-H benefits from the financial support provided by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation to enhance its educational efforts.

[1] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/5f13395d-17c4-44c9-8786-4f057e35df4c [2] https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/awards-recognition/ne4h-gives-back/ [3] https://4h.unl.edu/about-us/ [4] https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/about-us/ [5] https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/