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Better Business Bureau Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 47-0258465

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 21, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.BBBNEBRASKA.ORG

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11811 P StOmaha, NE 68137

(402) 391-7612

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$6,018,262

Down $276,563 (-4.4%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$5,423,568

Down $274,141 (-4.8%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$594,694

Down $2,422 (-0.4%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Down

$4,173,258

Down $185,008 (-4.2%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$4,243,123

Up $253,454 (+6.4%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$69,865

Down $438,462 (-119%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $4,682,702Liabilities 2011: $445,366Net Assets 2011: $4,237,3362011Assets 2012: $5,267,366Liabilities 2012: $506,849Net Assets 2012: $4,760,5172012Assets 2013: $5,891,026Liabilities 2013: $534,566Net Assets 2013: $5,356,4602013Assets 2014: $6,294,825Liabilities 2014: $597,116Net Assets 2014: $5,697,7092014Assets 2015: $6,018,262Liabilities 2015: $594,694Net Assets 2015: $5,423,5682015Assets 2015: $6,274,522Liabilities 2015: $594,694Net Assets 2015: $5,679,8282015Assets 2016: $6,626,159Liabilities 2016: $638,104Net Assets 2016: $5,988,0552016Assets 2017: $7,238,987Liabilities 2017: $744,221Net Assets 2017: $6,494,7662017Assets 2018: $7,243,232Liabilities 2018: $827,533Net Assets 2018: $6,415,6992018Assets 2019: $8,017,803Liabilities 2019: $1,766,982Net Assets 2019: $6,250,8212019Assets 2020: $8,869,041Liabilities 2020: $2,537,400Net Assets 2020: $6,331,6412020Assets 2021: $8,883,722Liabilities 2021: $2,011,327Net Assets 2021: $6,872,3952021Assets 2022: $8,070,443Liabilities 2022: $2,025,942Net Assets 2022: $6,044,5012022Assets 2023: $9,673,543Liabilities 2023: $2,564,128Net Assets 2023: $7,109,4152023Assets 2024: $11,233,448Liabilities 2024: $2,747,491Net Assets 2024: $8,485,9572024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$6,018,262
Liabilities$594,694
Net Assets$5,423,568
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Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $3,106,957Expenses 2011: $3,051,462Net Income 2011: $55,4952011Revenue 2012: $3,435,997Expenses 2012: $3,257,590Net Income 2012: $178,4072012Revenue 2013: $4,133,848Expenses 2013: $3,811,682Net Income 2013: $322,1662013Revenue 2014: $4,358,266Expenses 2014: $3,989,669Net Income 2014: $368,5972014Revenue 2015: $4,173,258Expenses 2015: $4,243,123Net Income 2015: -$69,8652015Revenue 2015: $4,429,518Expenses 2015: $4,243,123Net Income 2015: $186,3952015Revenue 2016: $5,201,536Expenses 2016: $4,491,322Net Income 2016: $710,2142016Revenue 2017: $4,800,123Expenses 2017: $4,732,710Net Income 2017: $67,4132017Revenue 2018: $5,073,656Expenses 2018: $4,773,625Net Income 2018: $300,0312018Revenue 2019: $5,172,592Expenses 2019: $5,023,101Net Income 2019: $149,4912019Revenue 2020: $4,340,004Expenses 2020: $4,734,797Net Income 2020: -$394,7932020Revenue 2021: $5,104,852Expenses 2021: $5,074,612Net Income 2021: $30,2402021Revenue 2022: $5,393,431Expenses 2022: $5,207,992Net Income 2022: $185,4392022Revenue 2023: $5,953,693Expenses 2023: $5,432,819Net Income 2023: $520,8742023Revenue 2024: $6,922,119Expenses 2024: $5,844,030Net Income 2024: $1,078,0892024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$4,173,258
Expenses$4,243,123
Net Income-$69,865
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 21, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$4,463,512
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To be the leader in advancing marketplace trust by 1) creating a community of trustworthy businesses 2) setting standards for marketplace trust 3) encouraging and supporting best practices 4) celebrating marketplace role models, and 5) denouncing substandard marketplace behavior

To be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,260,356$2,323,913▲ $1,063,557
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,167,311$1,985,336▼ $1,181,975
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$354,060$309,047▼ $45,013
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$193,451$186,303▼ $7,148
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$244,968$137,135▼ $107,833
Accounts Receivable$0$24,300▲ $24,300
Total Assets$6,294,825$6,018,262▼ $276,563
Other Assets Total$1,074,679$1,052,228▼ $22,451
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$371,528$422,719▲ $51,191
Deferred Revenue$225,588$171,975▼ $53,613
Total Liabilities$597,116$594,694▼ $2,422
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,697,709$5,423,568▼ $274,141
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,697,709$5,423,568▼ $274,141
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,294,825$6,018,262▼ $276,563

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$81,344$189,252$270,596
Leasehold Improvements$64,714$72,439$137,153
Other Land Buildings$40,245$8,260$48,505
Other Assets Org$1,052,228--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jim HegartyPresident/CEOFT$226,250$62,050$288,300

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike SweeneyChair
Mark StephensOutgoing Chair
Randy StevensonVice Chair
Dick DeiteringDirector
Don NordellDirector
Doug HiemstraDirector
Elizabeth BartonDirector
Jerry DavisDirector
Mark WhiteheadDirector
Ron PlagemanDirector
Scott VyskocilDirector
Tom BoschDirector
Jason OttoSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,317,126
Program Service Revenue
$635,672
Investment Income
$214,538
Other Revenue
$5,922
Change in Net Assets
$-69,865
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,283,056
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,960,067
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$1,241,653
Office Expenses---$799,524
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$288,301
Other Employee Benefits---$191,085
Occupancy---$188,999
Payroll Taxes---$165,340
Information Technology---$116,202
Advertising---$78,296
Pension Plan Contributions---$73,688
All Other Expenses---$51,236
Depreciation Depletion---$50,097
Conferences and Meetings---$41,857
Other Expenses---$40,754
Fees for Services Accounting---$23,724
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$20,459
Insurance---$16,623
Fees for Services Other---$10,080
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$4,243,123
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Members consist of businesses that meet accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The organization does not currently have a process of providing the 990 to the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Disclosures are made if conflict of interests exist and are noted by management.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive committee determines the compensation of the executive director based on comparisons of other bureau executive director's compensation. The executive committee also approves any bonuses, which is based on performance criterion set forth by the executive commmittee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990 is available for public inspection upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Business Bureau Inc
EIN
47-0258465
Phone
4023917612
Address
11811 P ST, OMAHA, NE 68137

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Hegarty
Title
President
Phone
4023917612
Signed
2016-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Sweeney
Formed
1912
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
72
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hbe Becker Meyer Love Llp
Address
7140 STEPHANIE LANE PO BOX 23110, LINCOLN, NE 68542-3110
Preparer
Lanelle E Herink CPA
Phone
4024234343
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 2B

“The organization's financial statements were audited on a consolidated basis. The corporate board assumes reponsibility for the audit. This committee approves or rejects the financial statements for the current year.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The ceo and full-charge bookkeeper assume responsibility for ovesight of the audit while the entire board, including a cpa, review and approve the financial statements.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The bureau is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code, except on net income derived from unrelated business activities. The income the bureau receives from auto manufacturers for the arbitration of complaints made by members of the general public against the auto manufacturers is subject to tax on unrelated business income. The bureau is also subject to income taxes on the certain advertising income from its membership directory. The bureau believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEMBERS CONSIST OF BUSINESSES THAT MEET ACCREDITATION STANDARDS, WHICH INCLUDE A COMMITMENT TO MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO RESOLVE ANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A PROCESS OF PROVIDING THE 990 TO THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DISCLOSURES ARE MADE IF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS EXIST AND ARE NOTED BY MANAGEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON COMPARISONS OF OTHER BUREAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO APPROVES ANY BONUSES, WHICH IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE CRITERION SET FORTH BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMMITTEE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS. THE CORPORATE BOARD ASSUMES REPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT. THIS COMMITTEE APPROVES OR REJECTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE CEO AND FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVESIGHT OF THE AUDIT WHILE THE ENTIRE BOARD, INCLUDING A CPA, REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,018,262
Liabilities
$594,694
Net assets
$5,423,568
Revenue
$4,173,258
Expenses
$4,243,123
Net income
-$69,865
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$2.75$8.49$6.92$5.84$1.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.67$2.56$7.11$5.95$5.43$0.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.07$2.03$6.04$5.39$5.21$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.88$2.01$6.87$5.10$5.07$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.87$2.54$6.33$4.34$4.73$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.02$1.77$6.25$5.17$5.02$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.24$0.83$6.42$5.07$4.77$0.30
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.24$0.74$6.49$4.80$4.73$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.63$0.64$5.99$5.20$4.49$0.71
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.27$0.59$5.68$4.43$4.24$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.02$0.59$5.42$4.17$4.24$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.29$0.60$5.70$4.36$3.99$0.37
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.89$0.53$5.36$4.13$3.81$0.32
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.27$0.51$4.76$3.44$3.26$0.18
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.68$0.45$4.24$3.11$3.05$0.06