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Utilities Section Of The Nebraska League Of Municipalities

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Tax-exempt since July 1971
  • EIN: 23-7015312

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$609k (2024)

Expenses
$610k (2024)

Total Assets
$546k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$356k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,475
Expenses
$610,407
Net Income
-$932
Net Assets
$190,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $575,139
94.4%
Investment Income $6,110
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,000
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,226
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,930
45.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $546,330
Total Liabilities $356,160
Net Assets $190,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Layne Groseth (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Pat Heath (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Duane Hoffman (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeramie Van Leer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Owens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Sawin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thurlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,325
Expenses
$612,203
Net Income
-$37,878
Net Assets
$191,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $548,213
95.5%
Investment Income $763
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,349
4.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,718
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $546,140
Total Liabilities $355,039
Net Assets $191,101
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Bischoff (President) $0 $0 $0
Layne Groseth (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Pat Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Hoffman (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Sawin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Schoemaker (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thurlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$548,926
Expenses
$552,108
Net Income
-$3,182
Net Assets
$228,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,167
3.5%
Program Services $516,856
94.2%
Investment Income $499
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,404
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $237,789
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550,293
Total Liabilities $321,314
Net Assets $228,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Bischoff (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Tom Goulette (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Pat Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dane Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Newton (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Al Schoemaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 6, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,602
Expenses
$522,097
Net Income
$65,505
Net Assets
$232,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,513
20.8%
Program Services $455,689
77.6%
Investment Income $271
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,129
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $230,333
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $562,024
Total Liabilities $329,863
Net Assets $232,161
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Bischoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Goulette (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Dane Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Brian Newton (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Al Schoemaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,844
Expenses
$518,036
Net Income
$42,808
Net Assets
$166,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $540,868
96.4%
Investment Income $402
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,634
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,940
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,119
43.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $469,135
Total Liabilities $302,479
Net Assets $166,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Bischoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Goulette (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Dane Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Brian Newton (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Al Schoemaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$542,618
Expenses
$529,937
Net Income
$12,681
Net Assets
$123,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $531,708
98.0%
Investment Income $497
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,413
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $226,128
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,472
Total Liabilities $315,624
Net Assets $123,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Markowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dallas Nichols (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Newton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tobias Tempelmeyer (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 10, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$515,810
Expenses
$503,874
Net Income
$11,936
Net Assets
$111,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $506,822
98.3%
Investment Income $46
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,942
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,071
Total Liabilities $280,904
Net Assets $111,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Smith (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Markowski (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tobias Tempelmeyer (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 10, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$523,092
Expenses
$483,259
Net Income
$39,833
Net Assets
$99,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $513,205
98.1%
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,868
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $380,265
Total Liabilities $281,033
Net Assets $99,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Paul Markowski (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Melcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mcgowen (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$508,879
Expenses
$468,024
Net Income
$40,855
Net Assets
$59,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $502,952
98.8%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,911
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,815
Total Liabilities $276,416
Net Assets $59,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mcgowen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Smith (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Potthoff (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Paul Markowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (Director) $0 $0 $0
L Lynn Rex (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 18, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$458,117
Expenses
$465,378
Net Income
-$7,261
Net Assets
$18,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $453,105
98.9%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,997
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $194,295
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $295,913
Total Liabilities $277,369
Net Assets $18,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mcgowen (1 St Vicepres) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Markowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Smith (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Woldt (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Potthoff (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 18, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,281
Expenses
$455,153
Net Income
-$2,872
Net Assets
$25,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $445,821
98.6%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,445
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $188,700
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,891
Total Liabilities $262,086
Net Assets $25,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mcgowen (President) $0 $0 $0
Anton Jelinek (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Paul Markowski (Boardmember) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Smith (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Bob Lockmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Woldt (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Potthoff (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Larry Brittenham (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$442,968
Expenses
$465,978
Net Income
-$23,010
Net Assets
$28,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $436,463
98.5%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,493
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $183,324
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,340
Total Liabilities $263,663
Net Assets $28,677

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990
Filed on May 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$425,868
Expenses
$444,772
Net Income
-$18,904
Net Assets
$51,687
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $417,076
97.9%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,765
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $177,847
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,956
Total Liabilities $249,269
Net Assets $51,687

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,271
Expenses
$408,229
Net Income
-$10,958
Net Assets
$62,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $391,373
98.5%
Investment Income $145
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,753
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,178
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,182
Total Liabilities $225,924
Net Assets $62,258

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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