Friends Of Lied Lied Center For

Lincoln, NE ยท Founded 1989

Supporting the Lied Center for Performing Arts through fundraising and volunteer service

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Education Advocacy
Contact
Dee Cummins

About Organization

Promotes support for and development of the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Nebraska through fundraising, educational experiences, and volunteer service. Based in Lincoln, NE, the organization enhances programming and community engagement at the performing arts center. Operating with $1.0 million in annual revenue and 57 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.0M

+34.5% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$973K

+47.4% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$1.3M

+22.2% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,047,677 $972,547 $1,284,159 0
2021 $778,811 $660,003 $1,050,952 0
2020 $934,981 $644,556 $932,158 0
2019 $774,315 $716,955 $698,063 0
2018 $826,144 $821,352 $693,086 0
2017 $636,146 $559,266 $717,835 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Friends Of Lied Lied Center For

General purposes

Provides structured support and resources for general purposes initiatives across member organizations

BASIC SUPPORT

Provides structured support and resources for basic support initiatives across member organizations

BASIC SUPPORT

Delivers comprehensive services focused on basic support to advance organizational mission and impact

For grant recipients exempt purposes

Delivers comprehensive services focused on for grant recipients exempt purposes to advance organizational mission and impact

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Friends Of Lied Lied Center For.

DC

Dee Cummins

President
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1989

Organization Founded

1989

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

2007

Regional Expansion

2007

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2023

Growth Milestone

2023

Achieved significant revenue growth reflecting expanded member services and regional programming

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AS
Albany Starman Director 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Amy Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
AQ
Ann Quinlan Director 1.00 hrs/week
AD
Anne Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week
BO
Bridgett Ojeda Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Caroline Melson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Charlene Schneider Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Cindy Clausen Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Ck Duryea Director 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Clover Frederick Director 1.00 hrs/week
DN
Deb Nelson Director 1.00 hrs/week
EA
Emmy Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Gary Tharnish Director 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Gina Wagner Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Janet Hayes Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jessica Buchanan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jessica Robinson Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jill Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Judy Cosimano Director 1.00 hrs/week
JU
Julie Uribe Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kara Brostrom Director 1.00 hrs/week
KO
Kathleen Ousey Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kathy Spahr Director 1.00 hrs/week
KA
Katie Allen Director 1.00 hrs/week
KE
Katie Ely Director 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kimberly Hinrichs Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kimberly Steger Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Krista Stevens Director 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kristi Rippe Director 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Leanne Deppisch Director 1.00 hrs/week
LW
Leslie Wright Director 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Linda Dickeson Director 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Lisa Roth Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Maris Schad Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Marissa Kemp Director 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mary Jo Julick Clinch Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Mary McLean Beck Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Megan D'amour Director 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Nancy Brosz Director 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Nicki Behmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Pat Chick Director 1.00 hrs/week
PK
Pat Knaub Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Paula Stobbs Director 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Paulette Dinsmore Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Paulette Stefka Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Renee Schafer Director 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Robin Korte Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Sara Downes Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Sharlette Schwenninger Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Sheila Schumacher Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Sherrie Hollister Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sue Moore Director 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Susan Klanecky Director 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tami Lambie Director 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tammy Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Terri Pattavina Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$144K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
LC
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc
$89K
ND
Nac Development Corporation 2 grants
$41K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$8K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$6K
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Nac Development Corporation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Nac Development Corporation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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301 North 12th Street Lincoln, NE 68508