Local Media Funding & Political Advertising Ties in Nebraska

Side-by-side trace of philanthropic & fiscal-sponsor grant funding of nonprofit newsrooms (parsed from IRS Form 990 Schedule I, Form 990-PF Part XIV, Part I/VII/VIII/IX, and Schedule O electronic XML filings) and direct political campaign, PAC, ballot question committee, and Super PAC advertising disbursements to Nebraska broadcast TV stations, radio networks, newspapers, outdoor media, and political media buying agencies (from NADC expenditure extracts and FEC Schedule E filings, 2015–2026). See also Federal & Foundation Grants and Funder Networks.

Legal & Disclosure Guardrail: IRS Form 990 Schedule I records the grant from the foundation or fiscal sponsor; charitable grants to 501(c)(3) newsrooms are distinct from political committee expenditures, and donor-advised/fiscal-sponsor filings do not disclose underlying earmarks.

1. Philanthropic & Fiscal-Sponsor Media Flows ($5,064,203)2. Nonprofit Newsroom & Public Media Profiles (10 orgs)3. Itemized Form 990 Schedule I Media Grants (103 grants)4. NADC Direct Local Media Ad Buys ($12,417,381)5. FEC & NADC Political Media Buyers ($117,493,882)

Verified 990 Grants to NE Media Nonprofits

$5,064,203

Across 9 Nebraska journalism & public media nonprofits (+ $1,820,000 to national Courier Newsroom Inc.)

Nebraska Journalism Trust (Flatwater)

$9,613,167

Total Form 990 revenue (TY2021–TY2024); $2,608,655 in itemized 990 grants from tracked foundations

NADC Direct Local Media Ad Spend

$12,417,381

TV $8,690,200 · Radio $2,016,475 · Print $1,154,271 · Outdoor $556,435

Top Political Media Buying Agencies

$117,493,882

Across top 16 FEC Schedule E & NADC broadcast/digital ad placement agencies (2015–2026)

1. Foundations & National Intermediaries → Media Nonprofits & Newsrooms (IRS Form 990 / 990-PF)

Interactive flow diagram of verified IRS Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF Part XIV grants from tracked Nebraska private foundations (Weitz Family Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Cooper Foundation, Woods Charitable Fund, Lozier Foundation, William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation), community foundations (Omaha Community Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation), and national intermediaries/journalism funders (Hopewell Fund, New Venture Fund, Tides Foundation, Institute for Nonprofit News, Report for America / GroundTruth Project, Knight Foundation, Journalism Funding Partners) to Nebraska nonprofit newsrooms and public media entities.

Show types: 501(c)(3) Private foundation Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund

Summary of Tracked Foundation & Intermediary Grants to Media Entities

Funder / Fiscal Sponsor	Total Tracked Media Grants (990 Sched I / 990-PF)	Primary Media Grantees Documented in IRS XML Filings
Weitz Family Foundation	$2,175,000	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($1,175,000) · OMAHA COMMUNITY FDN FLATWATER FREE PRESS ($350,000) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION ($160,000) · UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA ($155,000) · STATES NEWSROOM (THE EXAMINER) ($100,000) · OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM ($70,000) · NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($50,000) · UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC ($50,000) · NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION ($35,000) · THE OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM ($30,000)
The Sherwood Foundation	$1,555,000	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($650,000) · UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA ($270,000) · UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC ($250,000) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION ($145,000) · RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC ($100,000) · OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM ($70,000) · NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION ($60,000) · RADIO TALKING BOOKS SERVICE INC ($10,000)
New Venture Fund	$960,000	COURIER NEWSROOM INC ($960,000)
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc	$749,156	Nebraska Public Media Foundation ($212,020) · KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS ($137,041) · Flatwater Free Press ($83,984) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION ($63,321) · NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION ($62,354) · KZUM Radio 893 Sunrise Communications ($60,875) · NET FOUNDATION FOR RADIO ($42,634) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR TELEVISION) ($36,083) · KZUM ($32,657) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR RADIO) ($18,187)
Sixteen Thirty Fund	$385,000	COURIER NEWSROOM INC ($385,000)
The Lozier Foundation	$362,000	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC ($120,000) · NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($110,000) · OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM ($50,000) · FRIENDS OF KIOS BROADCASTING SERVICE OF OPS ($40,000) · NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO ($22,000) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA ($20,000)
Tides Foundation	$200,000	COURIER NEWSROOM ($100,000) · COURIER NEWSROOM INC ($100,000)
Windward Fund	$175,000	COURIER NEWSROOM INC ($175,000)
The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America)	$118,002	MINNESOTA REFORMER ($33,827) · IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH ($33,373) · THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT ($17,508) · NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA ($15,494) · LOUISANA ILLUMINATOR ($12,500) · EL PERICO - THE READER ($5,300)
Hopewell Fund	$114,045	COURIER NEWSROOM INC ($100,000) · STATES NEWSROOM ($14,045)
Cooper Foundation	$50,000	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($30,000) · SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC ($20,000)
Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)	$29,000	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST ($23,000) · FLATWATER FREE PRESS ($6,000)
Nebraska Community Foundation	$12,000	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION INC ($7,000) · NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION ($5,000)

2. Profiles of Nebraska Nonprofit Newsrooms, Public Media & National Intermediary Media Networks (10)

Each profile below documents the entity’s IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN)—including cross-referenced EINs where applicable—annual Form 990 revenue, government grants (Part VIII Line 1e, including Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants), net assets, Part VII governance, fiscal-sponsorship history, and every itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grant received from our tracked foundations and intermediaries.

Nebraska Journalism Trust

Outlets / Projects: Flatwater Free Press & Silicon Prairie News · Location: Omaha, NE · Scope: Nebraska Local / Statewide Investigative & Tech Journalism

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Nonprofit Newsroom)EIN 86-3968316

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 86-3968316 (also referenced in public queries as 85-4347120)

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Launched in 2021; initially incubated via a fiscal-sponsorship fund at the Omaha Community Foundation (Weitz Family Foundation TY2020 Form 990-PF obj=202123579349100007 records $350,000 to "Omaha Community Fdn Flatwater Free Press" prior to standalone 501(c)(3) recognition under EIN 86-3968316). Collaborates with The Omaha Institute for Nonprofit Journalism on the Nebraska Documenters program.

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Matt Wynn (Executive Director); Board officers and directors on Form 990 Part VII include Lynn Roper (President), Kent Warneke (Vice President), John Gale (Secretary, former NE Secretary of State), Jo Giles, Andy Pollock, Jeff Beck, and Colleen Adam.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): No Schedule I outbound grants reported on TY2021–TY2024 returns.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$2,477,984

20 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$9,613,167

4 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

$44,328

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

$6,036,460

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (4 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2021	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (`86-3968316`)	$1,085,699	$1,062,150	$0	$229,278	$0	$860,096	Form 990 · 202212629349300656 ↗
2022	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (`86-3968316`)	$2,093,022	$2,092,912	$10,450	$633,631	$0	$2,601,400	Form 990 · 202420439349301612 ↗
2023	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (`86-3968316`)	$2,339,777	$2,342,238	$0	$1,231,503	$0	$3,484,511	Form 990 · 202413209349319786 ↗
2024	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (`86-3968316`)	$4,094,669	$4,043,712	$33,878	$2,063,429	$0	$6,036,460	Form 990 · 202533219349320868 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (20 grants · $2,477,984)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$125,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$75,000	NEBRASKA DOCUMENTERS	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2025	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202630939349101273 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$300,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$100,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$100,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$75,000	DOCUMENTERS NEBRASKA	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$70,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202523189349101027 ↗
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Flatwater Free Press (Omaha, NE)	$63,429	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2024	Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) (27-2614911)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$23,000	INN SUPPORT - LABS & ELECTION GUIDE	Form 990 · 202630269349301213 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$225,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$75,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2023	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$40,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202413199349102286 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Flatwater Free Press (, )	$20,555	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2023	Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) (27-2614911)	FLATWATER FREE PRESS (OMAHA, NE)	$6,000	INN SUPPORT - WALTON COLLABORATION	Form 990 · 202532839349302053 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$650,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$100,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341149349100634 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (OMAHA, NE)	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2020	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	OMAHA COMMUNITY FDN FLATWATER FREE PRESS (OMAHA, NE)	$350,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202123579349100007 ↗

States Newsroom (Newsroom Inc.)

Outlets / Projects: Nebraska Examiner (nebraskaexaminer.com) & 39 State Capitol Bureaus · Location: Chapel Hill, NC / Washington, DC (Nebraska Bureau in Lincoln, NE) · Scope: National 501(c)(3) Network Operating Local Nebraska Bureau (Nebraska Examiner)

501(c)(3) Public Charity (National Statehouse News Network)EIN 84-2113822

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 84-2113822 (also referenced in public queries as 83-4689281)

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Originally incubated inside the Hopewell Fund (EIN 47-3681860, a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor managed by Arabella Advisors) before spinning out as an independent 501(c)(3) organization in 2019 (EIN 84-2113822). Form 990 Schedule O (TY2021 obj=202222839349301677 & TY2024 obj=202521349349302624) explicitly lists "Nebraska Examiner" among States Newsroom's registered trade names (DBAs). Hopewell Fund continued making transition/project grants to States Newsroom ($14,045 in TY2022 obj=202333149349300038). In TY2024, Omaha's Weitz Family Foundation (EIN 47-0834133) granted $100,000 earmarked on Form 990-PF Part XIV as "STATES NEWSROOM (THE EXAMINER) — GENERAL OPERATING" (obj=202621179349101957).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Christopher Fitzsimon (President, Director & Publisher); Board officers on Form 990 Part VII includeobby/national journalism directors.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): States Newsroom Schedule I (TY2020–TY2024) reports $1,842,500 in outbound grants to partner statehouse journalism nonprofits across the U.S.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$211,253

8 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$106,535,438

6 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

$9,882,443

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (6 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2019	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$6,982,113	$6,982,113	$0	$2,076,364	$0	$5,371,684	Form 990 · 202012409349301421 ↗
2020	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$9,976,227	$9,951,168	$0	$9,679,997	$785,000	$5,387,023	Form 990 · 202102709349300935 ↗
2021	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$21,635,211	$21,592,795	$0	$13,180,253	$785,000	$13,800,464	Form 990 · 202222839349301677 ↗
2022	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$23,399,713	$23,316,863	$0	$18,734,586	$535,000	$20,477,632	Form 990 · 202333139349304313 ↗
2023	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$17,087,945	$16,987,264	$0	$25,370,322	$0	$12,605,033	Form 990 · 202401999349301355 ↗
2024	STATES NEWSROOM (`84-2113822`)	$27,454,229	$27,146,634	$0	$29,387,263	$0	$9,882,443	Form 990 · 202513089349300636 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (8 grants · $211,253)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	STATES NEWSROOM (THE EXAMINER) (OMAHA, NC)	$100,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	MINNESOTA REFORMER (SAINT PAUL, MN)	$17,756	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH (CHAPEL HILL, NC)	$17,302	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	LOUISANA ILLUMINATOR (CHAPEL HILL, NC)	$12,500	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT (CHAPEL HILL, NC)	$17,508	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH (CHAPEL HILL, NC)	$16,071	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	MINNESOTA REFORMER (SAINT PAUL, MN)	$16,071	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2022	Hopewell Fund (47-3681860)	STATES NEWSROOM (CHAPEL HILL, NC)	$14,045	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202333149349300038 ↗

Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc & NET Foundations

Outlets / Projects: Nebraska Public Media (PBS & NPR Statewide Network) & Midwest Newsroom · Location: 1800 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE 68503 · Scope: Nebraska Statewide Public Television, Radio & Investigative Journalism

501(c)(3) Public Broadcasting Supporting FoundationsEIN 86-2239027

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: EIN 86-2239027 (Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc, TY2021–TY2024), EIN 23-7122088 (NET Foundation for Television), EIN 47-0588533 (NET Foundation for Radio) [also referenced as 47-0709334]

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Serves as the 501(c)(3) philanthropic supporting foundation for the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NET Commission, EIN 47-0491233) and University of Nebraska Television (EIN 47-0049123), disclosed as related organizations on Form 990 Schedule R. Receives federal support via the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and grants from Lincoln Community Foundation ($434,599), The Sherwood Foundation ($205,000), Weitz Family Foundation ($195,000), The Lozier Foundation ($42,000), Report for America / GroundTruth Project ($15,494), and Nebraska Community Foundation ($12,000).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Mark Leonard (General Manager & CEO), Stacey Decker (General Manager), Amyiaz/Foundation Board of Directors across Lincoln and Omaha.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): Schedule I (TY2021–TY2024) records $36,684,063 transferred to the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (47-0491233) plus $100,000 in TY2024 (obj=202630429349301133) to the University of Missouri System (43-6003859) for the Midwest Newsroom investigative journalism collaboration.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$904,093

30 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$65,635,229

7 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

$54,916,784

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (7 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2018	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (`23-7122088`)	$6,260,089	$5,193,087	$0	$5,303,135	$1,200,000	$23,814,366	Form 990 · 202020729349301222 ↗
2019	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (`23-7122088`)	$5,881,957	$5,114,535	$0	$4,255,039	$810,000	$25,243,567	Form 990 · 202110829349300411 ↗
2020	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (`23-7122088`)	$7,819,375	$6,703,549	$0	$4,256,711	$300,000	$0	Form 990 · 202201109349300935 ↗
2021	Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc (`86-2239027`)	$12,031,978	$10,283,586	$0	$6,821,130	$960,000	$43,773,396	Form 990 · 202301329349303945 ↗
2022	Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc (`86-2239027`)	$8,571,163	$6,971,142	$0	$7,452,853	$1,800,000	$46,205,899	Form 990 · 202333269349300148 ↗
2023	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION INC (`86-2239027`)	$13,255,655	$10,472,151	$0	$12,905,404	$6,695,584	$50,237,332	Form 990 · 202540299349300224 ↗
2024	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION INC (`86-2239027`)	$11,815,012	$9,911,950	$0	$9,631,078	$3,371,984	$54,916,784	Form 990 · 202600689349301220 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (30 grants · $904,093)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Nebraska Public Media Foundation (Lincoln, NE)	$125,002	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$120,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$50,000	IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES: THE RON HULL STUDIO UPDATE	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Nebraska Public Media Foundation (, )	$87,018	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (LINCOLN, NE)	$15,494	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$15,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2023	Nebraska Community Foundation (47-0769903)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION INC (LINCOLN, NE)	$7,000	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202403199349301105 ↗
2022	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$63,321	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202333139349302303 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2021	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2021 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202241369349104379 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$10,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR TELEVISION) (LINCOLN, NE)	$36,083	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2020	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2020 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202141349349102619 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR RADIO) (LINCOLN, NE)	$18,187	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2020	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202123579349100007 ↗
2020	Nebraska Community Foundation (47-0769903)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$5,000	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202143169349307499 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO (LINCOLN, NE)	$2,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$35,093	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR RADIO (LINCOLN, NE)	$22,933	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2019	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$10,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202101959349100225 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$27,261	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗
2018	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	2018 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 201931339349100893 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR RADIO (LINCOLN, NE)	$19,701	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗

United by Culture Media Inc

Outlets / Projects: United by Culture Media (Bilingual & Community Media, Omaha / Lexington NE) · Location: Omaha, NE · Scope: Nebraska Multilingual & Community Media Nonprofit

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Community Media)EIN 87-0991014

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 87-0991014

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Founded in 2021; funded primarily by Omaha private foundations including The Sherwood Foundation ($520,000 across TY2022–TY2025) and the Weitz Family Foundation ($205,000 across TY2021–TY2024).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Clarice Dombeck & Board of Directors (Omaha, NE).

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): No Schedule I outbound grants reported.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$725,000

9 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$1,105,948

4 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

$179,419

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (4 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2021	United by Culture Media Inc (`87-0991014`)	$139,373	$139,373	$0	$134,220	$0	$8,367	Form 990 · 202331359349316018 ↗
2022	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (`87-0991014`)	$341,794	$341,794	$0	$235,015	$0	$115,146	Form 990 · 202401239349302410 ↗
2023	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (`87-0991014`)	$500,162	$483,010	$0	$364,786	$2,000	$250,522	Form 990 · 202520599349300437 ↗
2024	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (`87-0991014`)	$124,619	$123,439	$0	$195,722	$2,000	$179,419	Form 990 · 202543189349305439 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (9 grants · $725,000)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (OMAHA, NE)	$170,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (OMAHA, NE)	$100,000	ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (LEXINGTON, NE)	$125,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (LEXINGTON, NE)	$110,000	COURAGEOUS VOICES	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (LEXINGTON, NE)	$70,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (LEXINGTON, NE)	$70,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (LEXINGTON, NE)	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (LEXINGTON, NE)	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (LEXINGTON, NE)	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗

Sunrise Communications Inc (KZUM 89.3 FM)

Outlets / Projects: KZUM 89.3 FM HD Community Radio (Lincoln, NE) · Location: Lincoln, NE · Scope: Lincoln Community Radio & Local Arts/Public Affairs Programming

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Community Radio)EIN 23-7267850

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 23-7267850 (also referenced in public queries as 47-0558734)

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Independent 501(c)(3) noncommercial community radio station operating in Lincoln since 1978; receives grants from Lincoln Community Foundation ($230,573 across TY2018–TY2024) and Cooper Foundation ($20,000 across TY2022 & TY2025), plus $500 in NADC political committee underwriting.

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Lincoln community board of directors.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): No Schedule I outbound grants reported.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$250,573

7 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$1,898,740

5 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

—

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (5 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2019	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (`23-7267850`)	$411,094	$371,678	$0	$283,678	$0	$306,409	Form 990 · 202110749349300721 ↗
2020	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (`23-7267850`)	$452,690	$433,468	$0	$309,173	$0	$458,562	Form 990 · 202242279349300034 ↗
2021	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (`23-7267850`)	$291,346	$249,576	$0	$326,693	$0	$433,401	Form 990 · 202342279349304034 ↗
2023	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (`23-7267850`)	$332,983	$305,965	$0	$380,288	$0	$593,626	Form 990 · 202522259349301502 ↗
2024	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (`23-7267850`)	$410,627	$353,290	$0	$403,316	$0	$560,221	Form 990 · 202612269349303216 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (7 grants · $250,573)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM (Lincoln, NE)	$32,657	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2024	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (LINCOLN, NE)	$20,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202521209349101962 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM Radio 893 Sunrise Communications (, )	$60,875	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2022	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (LINCOLN, NE)	$19,288	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202333139349302303 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (LINCOLN, NE)	$42,457	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (LINCOLN, NE)	$36,561	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (LINCOLN, NE)	$38,735	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗

Radio Talking Book Service Inc

Outlets / Projects: Radio Talking Book Network (Print-Reading Broadcast Service for Blind & Print-Disabled Nebraskans) · Location: 7101 Newport Ave., Omaha, NE 68152 · Scope: Nebraska Statewide Accessible Newspaper & Periodical Broadcast Service

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Accessible Audio News)EIN 23-7437638

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 23-7437638

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Supported by Omaha private foundations including The Lozier Foundation ($120,000 across TY2020–TY2024) and The Sherwood Foundation ($110,000 across TY2018–TY2025).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Omaha board of directors.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): No Schedule I outbound grants reported.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$230,000

11 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

—

4 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

—

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (4 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2020	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (`23-7437638`)	$290,505	$286,120	$31,000	$274,392	$0	$51,665	Form 990 · 202101319349300015 ↗
2022	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (`23-7437638`)	$303,342	$295,302	$0	$245,016	$0	$93,372	Form 990 · 202343189349312594 ↗
2023	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (`23-7437638`)	$275,468	$267,513	$0	$261,596	$0	$101,445	Form 990 · 202431389349300038 ↗
2024	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (`23-7437638`)	$373,761	$351,899	$0	$283,621	$0	$191,115	Form 990 · 202533179349301203 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (11 grants · $230,000)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOKS SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202523189349101027 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$40,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202413199349102286 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$30,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$10,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2021	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	2021 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202241369349104379 ↗
2020	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	2020 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202141349349102619 ↗
2018	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	2018 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 201931339349100893 ↗

The Omaha Institute for Nonprofit Journalism

Outlets / Projects: NOISE Omaha, Omaha Documenters & 1st Sky Omaha · Location: 2112 N. 30th St., Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68111 · Scope: North & South Omaha Community Newsroom & Civic Documenters Program

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Community Journalism)EIN 87-4555231

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 87-4555231 (also referenced in public queries as 83-1897622)

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Formed in 2022 to house community journalism initiatives in Omaha including NOISE Omaha, Omaha Documenters (in partnership with Nebraska Journalism Trust / Flatwater Free Press), and 1st Sky Omaha LLC. Funded by Weitz Family Foundation ($100,000), The Sherwood Foundation ($70,000), and The Lozier Foundation ($50,000).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Dawaune Hayes (Director), Myles Davis (Board Chair), Clarice Dombeck (Secretary),Christian Gray (Vice Chair),Martyosto/Markasmussen.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): Schedule I (TY2022 obj=202423199349309927 & TY2023 obj=202501329349302270) records $122,500 in grants to 1st Sky Omaha LLC (EIN 86-3445915, 2112 N. 30th St, Omaha, NE) to support local community journalism.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$220,000

5 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

$371,288

2 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

$17,181

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Annual IRS Form 990 Financials (2 returns)

Tax Year	Filer Entity (EIN)	Total Revenue (Part I)	Contributions & Grants	Gov Grants (Part VIII 1e)	Total Expenses	Grants Paid	Total Assets (EOY)	IRS E-File Object ID
2022	THE OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT (`87-4555231`)	$270,000	$270,000	$0	$164,183	$75,000	$106,328	Form 990 · 202341359349304174 ↗
2023	THE OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT (`87-4555231`)	$101,288	$101,288	$0	$149,923	$47,500	$17,181	Form 990 · 202403209349300320 ↗

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (5 grants · $220,000)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (OMAHA, NE)	$70,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (OMAHA, NE)	$50,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (OMAHA, NE)	$50,000	OMAHA DOCUMENTERS PROJECT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (OMAHA, NE)	$30,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗

Friends of KIOS Broadcasting Service (91.5 FM KIOS)

Outlets / Projects: 91.5 FM KIOS Omaha Public Radio (Omaha Public Schools NPR Station) · Location: 3230 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68131 · Scope: Omaha Metro NPR Affiliate & Local Public Radio News

501(c)(3) Public Charity (Public Radio Supporting Organization)EIN 47-0734252

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: IRS Form 990 EIN 47-0734252

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Supporting 501(c)(3) organization for KIOS-FM (licensed to Omaha Public Schools). Funded on 990-PF by The Lozier Foundation ($60,000 across TY2020, TY2022, TY2023).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Omaha Public Radio supporting board.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): Supports KIOS-FM operations at Omaha Public Schools.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$40,000

2 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

—

0 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

—

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (2 grants · $40,000)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	FRIENDS OF KIOS BROADCASTING SERVICE OF OPS (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	FRIENDS OF KIOS BROADCASTING SERVICE OF OPS (OMAHA, NE)	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗

El Perico / The Reader (Pioneer Publishing)

Outlets / Projects: El Perico (Bilingual Omaha Community Newspaper) & The Reader · Location: Omaha, NE · Scope: Omaha Alternative Weekly & Bilingual Latino Community Newspaper

Local Print & Digital Community Publication (Report for America Host Newsroom)EIN OMAHA-PRINT

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: Pioneer Publishing / El Perico (Omaha, NE)

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Hosted a Report for America corps journalist funded via a $5,300 Form 990 Schedule I grant from The GroundTruth Project Inc (EIN 46-0908502, TY2023 obj=202402849349300430) to El Perico (Omaha, NE). Also received $8,250.00 in direct NADC political advertising disbursements ($8,000 from America's Families PAC; $250 from Committee to Improve Omaha). Note: El Perico is now published by the Nebraska Journalism Trust alongside Flatwater Free Press.

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): Founded by John Heaston (Pioneer Publishing); El Perico transitioned to Nebraska Journalism Trust.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): Also received $16,250.00 in NADC campaign/PAC print advertising disbursements.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$5,300

1 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

—

0 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

—

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (1 grants · $5,300)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	EL PERICO - THE READER (OMAHA, NE)	$5,300	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗

Courier Newsroom Inc (National Digital Media Network)

Outlets / Projects: COURIER National & State Digital Media Network · Location: Washington, DC · Scope: National Digital Media Network Funded by Tracked National Intermediaries

Taxable / Former Fiscal-Sponsor Digital Media EntityEIN 83-4159180

EIN & IRS Filing Cross-Reference: EIN 83-4159180

Fiscal Sponsorship & Institutional History: Included for national intermediary comparison: received $1,820,000 in Form 990 Schedule I grants from tracked national intermediaries in our dataset — New Venture Fund ($960,000 in TY2024 obj=202533179349303503), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($385,000 in TY2020 obj=202143169349302399), Tides Foundation ($200,000 in TY2022 obj=202313179349304176), Windward Fund ($175,000 in TY2024 obj=202503179349303150), and Hopewell Fund ($100,000 in TY2019 obj=202022879349300502).

Governance & Officers (Form 990 Part VII): National digital media network.

Downstream Grants Paid (Schedule I): National digital media comparator.

Tracked 990 Grants Received

$1,820,000

10 itemized Schedule I / 990-PF grants in dataset

Cumulative 990 Revenue (Parsed XMLs)

—

0 electronic Form 990 returns parsed

990 Part VIII Gov / CPB Grants

Part VIII Line 1e government grants reported

Latest Reported Total Assets (EOY)

—

Form 990 Part I Line 20

Documented IRS Form 990 Schedule I & 990-PF Grants Received (10 grants · $1,820,000)

Tax Year	Funder / Fiscal Sponsor (EIN)	Recipient Name on Filing	Amount	Grant Purpose Text	Source Filing Citation
2024	Sixteen Thirty Fund (26-4486735)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$260,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202533159349305888 ↗
2024	Windward Fund (47-3522162)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$100,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS	Form 990 · 202513159349305886 ↗
2024	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$50,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202523189349301347 ↗
2023	Windward Fund (47-3522162)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$75,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS	Form 990 · 202423169349305292 ↗
2023	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$50,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202412739349300401 ↗
2022	New Venture Fund (20-5806345)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (ALEXANDRIA, VA)	$940,000	HEALTH	Form 990 · 202323149349302362 ↗
2022	Sixteen Thirty Fund (26-4486735)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (NEW YORK, NY)	$125,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202343149349301424 ↗
2022	Hopewell Fund (47-3681860)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (ALEXANDRIA, VA)	$100,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202333149349300038 ↗
2022	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM (NEW YORK, NY)	$100,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202400469349300305 ↗
2020	New Venture Fund (20-5806345)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (ALEXANDRIA, VA)	$20,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202113169349310971 ↗

3. Complete Itemized Table of Form 990 / 990-PF Media Grants (103 grants · $6,884,203)

All 103 itemized grants from our tracked foundations and intermediaries to the 10 profiled media entities ($5,064,203 to Nebraska media nonprofits + $1,820,000 to national digital network Courier Newsroom Inc.), sorted by grant amount descending.

Tax Year	Funder / Intermediary (EIN)	Media Recipient (EIN)	Location	Amount	Grant Purpose (IRS 990 Sched I / 990-PF)	Filing Object ID
2022	New Venture Fund (20-5806345)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	ALEXANDRIA, VA	$940,000	HEALTH	Form 990 · 202323149349302362 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$650,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2020	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	OMAHA COMMUNITY FDN FLATWATER FREE PRESS (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$350,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202123579349100007 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$300,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	Sixteen Thirty Fund (26-4486735)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$260,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202533159349305888 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$225,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (87-0991014)	OMAHA, NE	$170,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Nebraska Public Media Foundation (86-2239027)	Lincoln, NE	$125,002	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$125,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$125,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2022	Sixteen Thirty Fund (26-4486735)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$125,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202343149349301424 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$120,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$110,000	COURAGEOUS VOICES	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (87-0991014)	OMAHA, NE	$100,000	ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$100,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$100,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	STATES NEWSROOM (THE EXAMINER) (84-2113822)	OMAHA, NC	$100,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202621179349101957 ↗
2024	Windward Fund (47-3522162)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$100,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS	Form 990 · 202513159349305886 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$100,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	Hopewell Fund (47-3681860)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	ALEXANDRIA, VA	$100,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202333149349300038 ↗
2022	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$100,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202400469349300305 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Nebraska Public Media Foundation (86-2239027)	,	$87,018	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$75,000	NEBRASKA DOCUMENTERS	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$75,000	DOCUMENTERS NEBRASKA	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$75,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2023	Windward Fund (47-3522162)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$75,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS	Form 990 · 202423169349305292 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$70,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$70,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$70,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202523189349101027 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (87-4555231)	OMAHA, NE	$70,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Flatwater Free Press (86-3968316)	Omaha, NE	$63,429	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2022	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$63,321	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202333139349302303 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM Radio 893 Sunrise Communications (23-7267850)	,	$60,875	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$50,000	IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES: THE RON HULL STUDIO UPDATE	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$50,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202523189349301347 ↗
2024	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202523189349101027 ↗
2023	Tides Foundation (51-0198509)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	NEW YORK, NY	$50,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	Form 990 · 202412739349300401 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (87-4555231)	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (87-4555231)	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	OMAHA DOCUMENTERS PROJECT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA INC (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$50,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (23-7267850)	LINCOLN, NE	$42,457	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2023	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202413199349102286 ↗
2023	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202413199349102286 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (23-7267850)	LINCOLN, NE	$38,735	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (23-7267850)	LINCOLN, NE	$36,561	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR TELEVISION) (23-7122088)	LINCOLN, NE	$36,083	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (23-7122088)	LINCOLN, NE	$35,093	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2024	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM (23-7267850)	Lincoln, NE	$32,657	General support	Form 990 · 202523079349302787 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$30,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	THE OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (87-4555231)	OMAHA, NE	$30,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (23-7122088)	LINCOLN, NE	$27,261	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗
2024	Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) (27-2614911)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$23,000	INN SUPPORT - LABS & ELECTION GUIDE	Form 990 · 202630269349301213 ↗
2019	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR RADIO (47-0588533)	LINCOLN, NE	$22,933	GENERAL PURPOSES	Form 990 · 202121309349301257 ↗
2023	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	Flatwater Free Press (86-3968316)	,	$20,555	General purposes	Form 990 · 202403139349303385 ↗
2025	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202630939349101273 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC (23-7267850)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202521209349101962 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	OMAHA INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM (87-4555231)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	FRIENDS OF KIOS BROADCASTING SERVICE OF OPS (47-0734252)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2022	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202313189349101046 ↗
2021	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2021 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202241369349104379 ↗
2021	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2021 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202241369349104379 ↗
2020	New Venture Fund (20-5806345)	COURIER NEWSROOM INC (83-4159180)	ALEXANDRIA, VA	$20,000	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202113169349310971 ↗
2020	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2020 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202141349349102619 ↗
2020	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2020 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202141349349102619 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	FRIENDS OF KIOS BROADCASTING SERVICE OF OPS (47-0734252)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗
2018	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$20,000	2018 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 201931339349100893 ↗
2018	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2018 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 201931339349100893 ↗
2018	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NET FOUNDATION FOR RADIO (47-0588533)	LINCOLN, NE	$19,701	GENERAL OPERATIONS	Form 990 · 202111309349301311 ↗
2022	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	KZUM RADIO 893 SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS (23-7267850)	LINCOLN, NE	$19,288	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202333139349302303 ↗
2020	Lincoln Community Foundation Inc (47-0458128)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (NET FDN FOR RADIO) (47-0588533)	LINCOLN, NE	$18,187	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202133199349301633 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	MINNESOTA REFORMER (84-2113822)	SAINT PAUL, MN	$17,756	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT (84-2113822)	CHAPEL HILL, NC	$17,508	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH (84-2113822)	CHAPEL HILL, NC	$17,302	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH (84-2113822)	CHAPEL HILL, NC	$16,071	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	MINNESOTA REFORMER (84-2113822)	SAINT PAUL, MN	$16,071	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$15,494	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$15,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2023	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202520279349100907 ↗
2022	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	UNITED BY CULTURE MEDIA (87-0991014)	LEXINGTON, NE	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202430399349100708 ↗
2020	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$15,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202123579349100007 ↗
2022	Hopewell Fund (47-3681860)	STATES NEWSROOM (84-2113822)	CHAPEL HILL, NC	$14,045	CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY	Form 990 · 202333149349300038 ↗
2024	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	LOUISANA ILLUMINATOR (84-2113822)	CHAPEL HILL, NC	$12,500	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202502689349301860 ↗
2025	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOKS SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	2026 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202601139349100600 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	2024 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2024	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	2025 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202521279349102157 ↗
2023	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	2023 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202431359349105273 ↗
2022	Cooper Foundation (47-0401230)	NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341149349100634 ↗
2022	The Sherwood Foundation (47-0824755)	RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE INC (23-7437638)	OMAHA, NE	$10,000	2022 OPERATING GRANT	Form 990PF · 202301359349104800 ↗
2021	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$10,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202341879349100804 ↗
2019	Weitz Family Foundation (47-0834133)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$10,000	GENERAL OPERATING	Form 990PF · 202101959349100225 ↗
2023	Nebraska Community Foundation (47-0769903)	NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION INC (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$7,000	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202403199349301105 ↗
2023	Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) (27-2614911)	FLATWATER FREE PRESS (86-3968316)	OMAHA, NE	$6,000	INN SUPPORT - WALTON COLLABORATION	Form 990 · 202532839349302053 ↗
2023	The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) (46-0908502)	EL PERICO - THE READER ()	OMAHA, NE	$5,300	TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS	Form 990 · 202402849349300430 ↗
2020	Nebraska Community Foundation (47-0769903)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION (23-7122088)	LINCOLN, NE	$5,000	GENERAL SUPPORT	Form 990 · 202143169349307499 ↗
2020	The Lozier Foundation (94-3027928)	NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO (86-2239027)	LINCOLN, NE	$2,000	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	Form 990PF · 202112399349100906 ↗

4. Political Campaign, PAC & Ballot Committee Media Disbursements (NADC & FEC, 2015–2026)

Side-by-side comparison of direct political advertising and media placement expenditures reported to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (NADC) and Federal Election Commission (FEC Schedule E) across 2015–2026. Unlike charitable grants to 501(c)(3) newsrooms above, these are commercial advertising purchases and media placement contracts by candidate committees, ballot question committees, state PACs, party committees, and federal independent-expenditure committees.

Show types: Candidate committee Ballot question committee Vendor/media

Direct NADC Political Advertising Disbursements to Nebraska Broadcast, Radio, Print & Outdoor Outlets (36 Outlets · $12,417,381)

Aggregated from NADC expenditure extracts (2015–2026) where Nebraska campaigns, ballot question committees, or PACs paid a local television station, cable system, radio network, newspaper, or outdoor billboard company directly (excluding payments routed through national media buying agencies, which are itemized in Section 5 below).

Nebraska Media Outlet / Station	Category	Market / Location	NADC Direct Ad Spend	Filings	Top Political Committee Spenders (NADC 2015–2026)
KETV Channel 7 (Omaha ABC Affiliate)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Omaha, NE	$2,447,701	43	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($1,452,608) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($312,900) · JEAN STOTHERT FOR OMAHA ($242,500) · ROB SCHAFER FOR BOARD OF REGENTS ($126,650)
KMTV 3 News Now / Scripps (Omaha CBS)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Omaha, NE	$1,878,344	37	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($1,518,937) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($176,695) · JEAN STOTHERT FOR OMAHA ($77,690) · FRIENDS OF MIKE MCDONNELL ($45,910)
WOWT Channel 6 / Gray TV (Omaha NBC)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Omaha, NE	$1,417,750	40	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($781,575) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($298,845) · JEAN STOTHERT FOR OMAHA ($110,203) · KEEP KIDS FIRST ($45,820)
KOLN/KGIN 10/11 News (Lincoln/Grand Island CBS)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Lincoln, NE	$1,287,782	41	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($767,040) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($139,075) · LEIRION FOR LINCOLN MAYOR ($129,281) · JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($66,895)
KPTM Fox 42 / KHGI NTV / Sinclair	Broadcast & Cable TV	Omaha / Kearney, NE	$1,047,870	51	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($645,057) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($266,545) · LEIRION FOR LINCOLN MAYOR ($35,479) · ROB SCHAFER FOR BOARD OF REGENTS ($34,293)
Lamar Advertising / Link Media Outdoor	Outdoor / Billboards	Omaha / Lincoln / Statewide, NE	$556,435	141	HERBSTER FOR NEBRASKA ($217,275) · HUTCHERSON FOR EDUCATION ($35,169) · I LIKE HIKE FOR MAYOR ($15,330) · COMMITTEE TO ELECT DIANE BATTIATO ($14,500)
Nebraska Press Advertising Service (Statewide Newspaper Placement)	Statewide Press Network	Lincoln, NE	$515,017	124	COMMON SENSE NEBRASKA ($227,534) · DAVE WRIGHT FOR GOVERNOR ($38,250) · BOB EVNEN FOR NEBRASKA ($24,201) · PALMTAG FOR NEBRASKA ($22,465)
Nebraska Rural Radio Association (KRVN / KTIC / KNEB)	Radio Network	Lexington / Scottsbluff / West Point, NE	$512,593	141	JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($135,508) · MIKE FLOOD FOR NEBRASKA ($52,797) · PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($37,619) · NEBRASKANS FOR KAMLER ($22,488)
NRG Media (KFAB / KLIN / KOIL)	Radio Network	Omaha / Lincoln / Grand Island, NE	$473,343	181	MICHELLE FOR NEBRASKA ($41,040) · PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($29,953) · ROB SCHAFER FOR BOARD OF REGENTS ($25,899) · BOSN FOR LEGISLATURE ($22,811)
KLKN Channel 8 (Lincoln ABC Affiliate)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Lincoln, NE	$435,901	39	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($216,686) · LEIRION FOR LINCOLN MAYOR ($71,485) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($55,750) · JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($18,806)
iHeartMedia / Clear Channel Radio	Radio Network	Omaha, NE	$321,759	64	KEEP KIDS FIRST ($101,261) · GAMBLING WITH THE GOOD LIFE ($34,407) · CHASE MARKETING LLC ($25,000) · LINEHAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($22,152)
Flood Communications / News Channel Nebraska (NCN)	Radio & Statewide TV Network	Norfolk / Beatrice / Statewide, NE	$294,232	76	JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($100,939) · BOB EVNEN FOR NEBRASKA ($37,899) · NEBRASKANS FOR KAMLER ($14,402) · MIKE MOSER FOR LEGISLATURE (2018) ($13,583)
Alpha Media (KFOR / KFRX Lincoln)	Radio Network	Lincoln, NE	$260,233	110	FRIENDS OF MIKE HILGERS-LEGISLATURE(NOW AG) ($18,803) · PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($17,283) · COMMITTEE TO ELECT ROY CHRISTENSEN ($16,699) · CONDON FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY ($15,980)
Lincoln Journal Star	Daily Newspaper	Lincoln, NE	$171,489	212	LEIRION FOR LINCOLN MAYOR ($29,800) · ELIOT BOSTAR FOR LEGISLATURE ($15,021) · BOB EVNEN FOR NEBRASKA ($13,950) · ROXIE KRACL FOR LEGISLATURE ($12,340)
Omaha World-Herald	Daily Newspaper	Omaha, NE	$98,753	248	TOM WURTZ FOR MUD (DISSOLVED USE 2020) ($12,375) · PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($9,561) · FESTERSEN FOR CITY COUNCIL ($6,681) · PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($5,600)
KNOP-TV News 2 (North Platte NBC)	Broadcast & Cable TV	North Platte, NE	$92,160	15	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($37,974) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($17,250) · JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($16,839) · KEEP KIDS FIRST ($4,945)
Eagle Communications / Platte River Radio (KGFW)	Radio Network	Kearney / Alliance / Chadron, NE	$91,177	48	JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR ($33,401) · MIKE JACOBSON FOR LEGISLATURE ($12,156) · CHRIS BRUNS FOR LEGISLATURE ($6,840) · GALE FOR NPPD BOARD ($6,650)
Hastings Tribune	Daily Newspaper	Hastings, NE	$63,542	78	STEVE HALLORAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($15,988) · COMMITTEE TO ELECT COREY STUTTE ($6,207) · LONOWSKIFORLEGISLATURE.COM ($4,679) · DAVE MURMAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($3,717)
Spectrum Reach / Charter Cable Media	Broadcast & Cable TV	Lincoln / Statewide, NE	$63,021	9	COMMITTEE TO ELECT ROY CHRISTENSEN ($20,000) · FRIENDS OF JACOB CAMPBELL ($18,275) · STAN FOR LINCOLN ($10,625) · NESBITT FOR LINCOLN ($5,100)
Lee Enterprises / BH Media (OWH & LJS Parent)	Newspaper Publisher Group	Omaha / Lincoln, NE	$61,941	35	PROTECT OUR RIGHTS ($24,900) · CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHY NEBRASKA ($15,933) · CONRAD FOR LEGISLATURE ($5,547) · VOTE YES FOR CPS ($3,858)
Norfolk Daily News	Daily Newspaper	Norfolk, NE	$50,469	62	VOTE YES NORFOLK ($7,299) · COMMITTEE TO ELECT MATTHEW KIERNAN ($4,924) · JIM MCKENZIE FOR MAYOR ($4,397) · ROBERT DOVER FOR NEBRASKA ($4,194)
North Platte Telegraph & Bulletin	Newspaper	North Platte, NE	$47,634	42	GALE FOR NPPD BOARD ($17,028) · MIKE JACOBSON FOR LEGISLATURE ($10,044) · MICHAEL GROENE FOR LEGISLATURE ($6,139) · CHRIS BRUNS FOR LEGISLATURE ($3,378)
Walnut Radio (KCRO / Boomer Radio Omaha)	Radio Network	Omaha, NE	$46,968	41	LYNNE WALZ FOR LEGISLATURE ($12,660) · NICK BATTER FOR NEBRASKA ($5,100) · ROXIE KRACL FOR LEGISLATURE ($4,682) · LORI SCHMIDT-LATHROP FOR CITY COUNCIL ($2,725)
Grand Island Independent	Daily Newspaper	Grand Island, NE	$34,806	32	ZOUL FOR SENATOR ($6,867) · COMMITTEE FOR GRAND ISLANDS FUTURE ($4,041) · PENNIES FOR PROGRESS ($3,814) · PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($3,749)
The Omaha Star (Historic Black Community Newspaper)	Community Newspaper	Omaha, NE	$20,997	35	DAVE WRIGHT FOR GOVERNOR ($2,940) · ASHLEI FOR NEBRASKA ($2,766) · NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY ($2,269) · COMMITTEE TO ELECT CHRIS RODGERS ($2,080)
Kearney Hub	Daily Newspaper	Kearney, NE	$20,202	87	PLACE TO PLAY ($10,000) · PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,644) · LAMMERS FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,494) · BUFFALO COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY ($1,899)
Cox Media (Omaha Cable Ad Sales)	Broadcast & Cable TV	Omaha, NE	$19,672	9	LA GRONE FOR LEGISLATURE ($10,072) · NEBRASKANS FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ($3,730) · JUANITA JOHNSON FOR CITY COUNCIL ($2,462) · FRED CONLEY FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,033)
The Reader / El Perico (Pioneer Publishing)	Community Print & Bilingual News	Omaha, NE	$16,250	3	AMERICA'S FAMILIES PAC ($16,000) · COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE OMAHA ($250)
SummitMedia (KEZO / KKCD / KSRZ Omaha)	Radio Network	Omaha, NE	$16,171	7	NEBRASKANS FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ($5,122) · TIM CARTER FOR OMAHA ($5,000) · KELLY FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER ($4,825) · NEBRASKANS FOR CAROL BLOOD ($1,224)
Columbus Telegram	Daily Newspaper	Columbus, NE	$16,133	21	MIKE MOSER FOR LEGISLATURE (2018) ($5,833) · ROY M ZACH FOR LEGISLATURE 22 ($4,554) · PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,811) · MIKE MOSER FOR LEGISLATURE ($1,632)
Fremont Tribune	Daily Newspaper	Fremont, NE	$9,084	15	PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,589) · LYNNE WALZ FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,388) · DAVE WORDEKEMPER FOR LEGISLATURE ($1,428) · REGISTER FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY 2022 ($750)
York News-Times	Daily Newspaper	York, NE	$8,125	12	PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,163) · KOLTERMAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,056) · JANA HUGHES FOR LEGISLATURE ($1,327) · PATRICK HOTOVY FOR NEBRASKA ($1,301)
Beatrice Daily Sun	Daily Newspaper	Beatrice, NE	$6,705	9	PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,484) · GARY BARNARD FOR MAYOR ($1,941) · CITIZENS SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (DISSO ($1,304) · SPENCER BEHRENS FOR GAGE COUNTY SHERIFF ($508)
McCook Gazette	Daily Newspaper	McCook, NE	$6,073	15	DAVE MURMAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,751) · WES WILMOT FOR LEGISLATURE ($975) · TYLER CAPPEL FOR LEGISLATURE ($715) · COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ($713)
Scottsbluff Star-Herald	Daily Newspaper	Scottsbluff, NE	$5,566	4	PETE RICKETTS FOR GOVERNOR ($2,670) · STINNER FOR LEGISLATURE ($1,469) · TOM BREWER FOR NEBRASKA ($1,218) · STEVE ERDMAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($210)
Nebraska Broadcasters Association	Statewide Broadcast Network	Omaha, NE	$1,486	19	NO NEW TAXES NEBRASKA ($608) · RIEPE FOR NEBRASKA ($185) · PROKOP FOR LEGISLATURE ($120) · VON GILLERN FOR NEBRASKA ($70)

5. Top National & Regional Political Media Buying Agencies Placing Nebraska TV, Radio & Digital Ads ($117,493,882)

In federal Senate/House races, gubernatorial campaigns, and major ballot initiatives, most broadcast television, cable, radio, and digital video advertising is purchased through specialized media buying agencies rather than paid directly to station call letters. The table below combines FEC Schedule E independent expenditures (targeting Nebraska federal candidates, 2015–2026) and NADC state committee expenditures for the top 16 political media buyers active in Nebraska.

Media Buying Agency / Ad Placement Vendor	Combined NE Spend	FEC Schedule E (Federal IE)	NADC State Filings	Records	Top Super PAC / Committee Spenders & Target Races
Sage Media Planning & Placement Inc.	$27,465,930	$25,337,195	$2,128,735	173	Committees: Retire Career Politicians ($16,090,894) · NEBRASKA VALUES PAC ($5,804,953) · DCCC ($1,554,523) Target Federal Races: Osborn, Dan (S-00) ($9,052,261) · Fischer, Debra (S-00) ($7,138,675) · RICKETTS, PETE (S-00) ($5,756,254)
Main Street Media Group	$13,815,895	$13,813,217	$2,678	10	Committees: DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($11,189,789) · Senate Leadership Fund ($2,623,428) · DAVE MURMAN FOR LEGISLATURE ($2,042) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($13,420,270) · SMITH, ADRIAN (H-03) ($273,999) · FLOOD, MIKE (H-01) ($118,948)
FlexPoint Media Inc.	$12,138,430	$10,432,572	$1,705,858	25	Committees: CORNHUSKER MAJORITY ($4,573,120) · Congressional Leadership Fund ($3,883,034) · TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA ($1,705,858) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($5,800,467) · VARGAS, ANTHONY (H-02) ($2,711,972) · Bacon, Donald (H-02) ($749,071)
Waterfront Strategies Inc.	$9,017,989	$9,017,989	$0	45	Committees: House Majority PAC ($4,256,073) · HMP ($2,780,482) · Giffords PAC ($902,446) Target Federal Races: Bacon, Donald (H-02) ($6,176,011) · BACON, DONALD (H-02) ($1,152,446) · Harding, Brinker (H-02) ($860,544)
Canal Partners Media	$7,987,462	$7,978,282	$9,180	58	Committees: WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC ($6,955,407) · Freedom from Politics ($826,000) · Retire Career Politicians ($196,875) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($4,361,693) · RICKETTS, PETE (S-00) ($2,790,589) · Ricketts, Pete (S-00) ($826,000)
PAC Services LLC	$6,264,708	$6,264,708	$0	67	Committees: NEBRASKA VALUES PAC ($4,310,928) · FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC ($1,343,106) · Retire Career Politicians ($610,675) Target Federal Races: RICKETTS, PETE (S-00) ($4,310,928) · POWELL, DENISE (H-02) ($931,310) · CAVANAUGH, JOHN (H-02) ($411,796)
National Media Research Planning & Placement LLC	$6,156,713	$6,156,713	$0	39	Committees: NRCC ($6,156,713) Target Federal Races: EASTMAN, KARA (H-02) ($2,340,694) · VARGAS, ANTHONY (H-02) ($1,958,137) · ASHFORD, BRAD (H-02) ($1,857,881)
AxMedia LLC	$5,606,770	$2,354,274	$3,252,496	34	Committees: ESAFund ($2,354,274) · KEEP THE GOOD LIFE, INC. ($1,759,699) · ROB SCHAFER FOR BOARD OF REGENTS ($731,267) Target Federal Races: Osborn, Dan (S-00) ($1,981,591) · Fischer, Debra S. (S-00) ($372,684)
Medium Buying LLC	$4,786,544	$1,547,190	$3,239,353	65	Committees: FRIENDS OF LINDSTROM ($2,145,546) · Win it Back PAC ($1,547,190) · KEEP KIDS FIRST ($546,946) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($1,547,190)
Armada Strategies	$4,159,762	$2,874,814	$1,284,948	27	Committees: BIG RED LEADERSHIP PAC ($2,874,814) · CONSERVATIVE NEBRASKA ($1,177,000) · NEBRASKA VALUES PAC ($107,948) Target Federal Races: VARGAS, ANTHONY 'TONY' (H-02) ($1,499,798) · BACON, DONALD J (H-02) ($1,290,016) · FLOOD, MIKE (H-01) ($85,000)
Amplify Media LLC	$3,113,504	$3,113,504	$0	39	Committees: DCCC ($3,113,504) Target Federal Races: Bacon, Donald (H-02) ($2,989,789) · Vargas, Anthony (H-02) ($123,715)
Tavern Research	$2,495,000	$2,495,000	$0	3	Committees: The Edge Action Fund (SuperPAC) ($2,475,000) · NEBRASKA RAILROADERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ($20,000) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($1,381,250) · RICKETTS, PETE (S-00) ($1,113,750)
Great American Media	$2,485,092	$2,485,092	$0	19	Committees: DCCC ($2,485,092) Target Federal Races: Ashford, Brad (H-02) ($1,418,276) · Bacon, Don (H-02) ($860,103) · Maxwell, Chip (H-02) ($206,713)
Alamo Intelligence LLC	$2,000,000	$2,000,000	$0	5	Committees: CORNHUSKER MAJORITY ($1,500,000) · SLF PAC ($500,000) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($2,000,000)
Ascent Media LLC	$1,910,935	$1,910,935	$0	4	Committees: Heartland Resurgence ($1,910,935) Target Federal Races: OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($1,910,935)
Wavelength Strategy LLC	$1,877,667	$1,877,667	$0	35	Committees: HMP ($1,016,667) · LCV Victory Fund ($385,000) · House Majority PAC ($236,000) Target Federal Races: Bacon, Donald (H-02) ($952,667) · BACON, DONALD J (H-02) ($312,167) · Vargas, Anthony (H-02) ($300,000)
Nebo Media	$1,810,787	$1,810,787	$0	11	Committees: NRCC ($1,600,198) · Congressional Leadership Fund ($110,089) · Restoration PAC ($100,500) Target Federal Races: VARGAS, ANTHONY (H-02) ($1,600,198) · BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR (P-00) ($100,500) · Bacon, Don (H-02) ($55,045)
Mentzer Media Services Inc.	$1,765,321	$1,765,321	$0	8	Committees: ESAFund ($1,214,805) · American Hospital Association PAC ($550,516) Target Federal Races: Bacon, Donald (H-02) ($914,805) · Bacon, Don (H-02) ($300,076) · Eastman, Kara (H-02) ($300,000)
Convergence Media LLC	$1,358,350	$1,358,350	$0	16	Committees: Congressional Leadership Fund ($1,358,350) Target Federal Races: VARGAS, ANTHONY 'TONY' (H-02) ($1,231,000) · VARGAS, ANTHONY (H-02) ($72,350) · BACON, DONALD (H-02) ($55,000)
Sunny Day Strategies	$1,277,024	$1,277,024	$0	26	Committees: WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC ($829,131) · Retire Career Politicians ($336,648) · Common Defense Action Fund ($111,245) Target Federal Races: RICKETTS, PETE (S-00) ($592,675) · OSBORN, DAN (S-00) ($573,104) · Forbes, William (S-00) ($55,623)