Nebraska 4-H Foundation

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Program. However, there seems to be a discrepancy in the provided EIN number. The Nebraska 4-H Foundation's actual EIN is 47-0469703[1][4].

Mission

The mission of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation is to seek and manage contributions that enhance the educational efforts of the Nebraska 4-H program. This includes developing and improving programs at the county, district, and state levels. The foundation focuses on Ag Youth development and operates under the NTEE code O52 for Agricultural and Youth Development[1][4].

History

Founded in 1958, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation has been instrumental in soliciting and receiving donations to enhance the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Program[4].

Programs

The foundation supports various aspects of the Nebraska 4-H program, including leadership education, volunteer programs, member recognition, project clinics, camps, counselor training, and events related to livestock and non-livestock activities[1][4]. Annual program grants are awarded to support innovative programs and meet emerging local needs[4].

Financial Support

While financial support for 4-H comes from federal, state, and county governments, public funds cannot fully support all program needs or initiatives like awards and recognition programs. Thus, donations play a crucial role in the foundation's activities[4].

Affiliations

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation operates within the broader framework of the 4-H organization, which is the largest youth development organization in the United States. 4-H provides hands-on learning experiences and emphasizes life skills such as leadership, citizenship, and community service[3].