﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2019v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2020-11-10T11:02:25-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2019-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>470804904</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MASIMORE MAGNUSON &amp; ASSOC PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>11440 WEST CENTER ROAD SUITE B</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>681444483</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2019-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>470378997</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NEBR</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4024447800</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>8929 FORT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>68134</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>NANCY HINTZ</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4024447800</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2020-10-27</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>RODNEY J ANDERSON</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00014587</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4023340600</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2020-10-27</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>174.77.77.187</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2020-10-27</IPDt>
      <IPTm>17:39:51</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>CD</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>82C8EB415B54EAF0EA050352D904BA598A989967</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>AFCD39EEB5958BC42FBCD5F0FDF98C894D6C5020</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2019</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>NANCY HINTZ</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>8929 FORT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>68134</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>16245954</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.NEHUMANESOCIETY.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1896</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATION, GIVES SANCTUARY TO ANIMALS, ENCOURAGES ADOPTION OF ANIMALS, AND PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>16</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>240</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>13793</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>10560670</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>9122815</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6282286</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6362070</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>103302</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>206271</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>455547</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>191596</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>17401805</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>15882752</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>7149507</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>7617883</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>850865</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>5162510</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>5435361</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>12312017</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>13053244</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>5089788</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>2829508</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>45363968</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>54207498</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1337649</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>3984964</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>44026319</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>50222534</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY PROTECTS, SAVES AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES FOR THE GREATER OMAHA AREA. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE ADOPTION, ANIMAL FOSTER CARE, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, CREMATION SERVICES, DOG DAYCARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE CAMP KINDNESS FOR CHILDREN 6-12 YEARS OF AGE. THESE SERVICES ARE BASED ON THE AGENCY'S ABILITY TO DELIVER STRONG, STABLE AND CONSISTENT MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ALL ANIMALS PLACED IN OUR CARE. THE NHS IS AN OPEN ADMISSION SHELTER, MEANING WE ACCEPT ALL ANIMALS THAT COME TO US. WE ALSO HAVE A CONTRACT WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>5577010</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>4086898</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>ANIMAL CONTROL - THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY (NHS) ACTS AS THE ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY FOR THE GREATER OMAHA AREA. MUNICIPALITIES INCLUDE OMAHA, BELLEVUE, PAPILLION, SPRINGFIELD, RALSTON, LA VISTA, GRETNA, AND SARPY COUNTY, NEBRASKA. NHS ALSO ACTS AS THE ANIMAL LICENSING AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF OMAHA AND SARPY COUNTY. IN 2019, NHS RECEIVED 102,682 INCOMING CALLS RESULTING IN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS BEING DISPATCHED 34,919 TIMES DURING THE YEAR. THESE CALLS INCLUDED REPORTS OF STRAY, INJURED OR DEAD ANIMALS, AND PROBLEMS WITH WILDLIFE. THERE WERE 8,074 INVESTIGATIONS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY, BARKING, BITES AND ABANDONMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, 830 CITATIONS WERE WRITTEN. IN 2019, 2,754 LOST PETS WERE RETURNED TO OWNERS, 109 RECEIVED A FREE RIDE HOME. ANIMAL LICENSING INCLUDED - DOG LICENSES ISSUED: 14,102 INTACT, 96,452 ALTERED. CAT LICENSES ISSUED: 437 INTACT, 42,111 ALTERED. POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS - 116, DANGEROUS DOGS - 12, MINI PIG - 20. LICENSES FOR ANIMALS WERE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO 3,779 COMPANION ANIMALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AGE 65 AND OLDER RESIDING IN BELLEVUE, PAPILLION, SPRINGFIELD, LAVISTA, UNINCORPORATED SARPY COUNTY AND WATERLOO. NO CHARGE LICENSES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO 226 SERVICE DOGS AND 40 COMPANION SUPPORT PETS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>4853308</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>1455085</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>ANIMAL WELFARE - ANIMALS ARRIVING AT THE SHELTER ARE EXAMINED, EVALUATED AND TREATED BY OUR MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM. ALL ADOPTABLE DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES AND KITTENS ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. ADDITIONALLY, SOME REQUIRE SURGERY FOR KNEE OR HIP PROBLEMS, EYE ISSUES, AMPUTATIONS, OR DENTAL PROCEDURES. OTHERS NEED MEDICATIONS TO FIGHT INFECTIONS AND PARASITES. THE MAJORITY OF CATS AND DOGS WHO ENTER THE SHELTER ALSO NEED TO BE TREATED FOR FLEAS AND/OR TICKS.SHELTER MEDICAL SERVICES PERFORMED FOR 2019 INCLUDE: 6,412 SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES; 1,317 OTHER SURGERIES (HIPS, KNEES, AMPUTATIONS, EYES AND DENTALS) 18,263 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (HEARTWORM, FELINE LEUKEMIA, X-RAYS, BLOOD TESTS, SKIN SCRAPES) AND 7,285 DOGS AND CATS WERE MICROCHIPPED. ADDITIONALLY, ALL ANIMALS ARE VACCINATED BEFORE THEY ARE PLACED FOR ADOPTION.DURING 2019, A TOTAL OF 10,320 ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED THROUGH THE NHS. THIS INCLUDES DOGS, CATS, HORSES AND OTHER SMALL ANIMALS, SUCH AS HAMSTERS, RABBITS, BIRDS, ETC. ONCE IN THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, DOGS AND CATS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICRO-CHIPPED AND GIVEN THEIR FIRST SERIES OF SHOTS. ADOPTION KENNELS ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. IN 2019, 2,092 ANIMALS NOT YET READY FOR ADOPTION WERE CARED FOR IN 272 FOSTER CARE HOMES BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>950932</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>177072</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>COMMUNITY OUTREACH - NHS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY. THE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CENTER COMPLETED 6,330 SURGERIES, 5,861 CALLS TO THE BEHAVIOR HELPLINE WERE ANSWERED, AND PET CARE TIPS WERE AIRED ON LOCAL TELEVISION AND RADIO SHOWS. MORE THAN 8,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS TOURED THE SHELTER AND ATTENDED HUMANE EDUCATION EVENTS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS ALSO PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC GROUPS, BUSINESSES, HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE SUMMER PROGRAM, CAMP KINDNESS, ENROLLED 425 CHILDREN IN 2019. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED ARE ADDRESSED BY SEVERAL PROGRAMS: THE PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, PROJECT PET SAFE (PROVIDES SHELTER TO PETS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE), ANIMEALS (PROVIDES PET FOOD TO SENIOR CITIZENS ON A FIXED INCOME RECEIVING MEALS ON WHEELS), PET FOOD PANTRY (PROVIDES PET FOOD AND CAT LITTER FOR PET OWNERS EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY ECONOMIC CHALLENGES) AND THE BEHAVIOR HELPLINE (A FREE CALL IN SERVICE WHERE PROFESSIONAL STAFF HELPED PET OWNERS WITH TRAINING NEEDS.)</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <RevenueAmt>671831</RevenueAmt>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>671831</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>11381250</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>29</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>240</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>1</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>1</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>0</Form8899Filedind>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>16</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NANCY HINTZ</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4024447800</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8929 FORT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68134</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PETER BASHARA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TED FRIEDLAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEN BUNNELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARBARA RIZVI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATTHEW ELLIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEPHEN GUSTWILLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICHARD WORICK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KARIN NILSSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL POOLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID WILSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY/TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIM WURTELE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY BOUCHARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH BOUZA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISSY CACIOPPO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANDREW KLUVER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVEN LIKES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JILL THOMSEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIM WURTELE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAULI BISHOP</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO, PARTIAL YEAR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>56535</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>1696</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NANCY HINTZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>171923</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>20332</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHY ROUM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPM</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>129689</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>3858</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LINDY HESS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP FINANCE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>6793</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KILEY MADDUX-WEISBACK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>102213</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>3001</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>467153</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>28887</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>276462</FundraisingAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>1100000</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>1313547</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>6432806</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>584437</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>9122815</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>LICENSES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3393997</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3393997</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ADOPTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>855755</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>855755</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>RAINBOW BRIDGE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>643015</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>643015</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>490390</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>490390</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>COLLECTION FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>424763</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>424763</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>554150</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>554150</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6362070</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>144405</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>144405</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>266644</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>204778</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>61866</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>61866</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>61866</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>166203</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>276462</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>17216</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>148987</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>148987</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>144570</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>141208</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3362</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3362</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>39247</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>25454</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>13793</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>39247</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>15882752</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6390886</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>13793</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>355258</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>571070</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>132658</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>250797</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>187615</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5379731</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4836944</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>233245</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>309542</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>107605</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>92722</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6715</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8168</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1114481</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1006173</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>58687</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>49621</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>444996</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>376781</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33428</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>34787</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>73139</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>50779</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12521</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9839</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>55740</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>55740</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22862</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22862</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>140443</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>84544</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>53630</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2269</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>249416</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>247623</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1793</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>361695</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>286603</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20187</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>54905</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>669020</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>655965</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6706</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6349</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18777</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17828</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>334</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>615</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>826152</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>801375</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16518</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8259</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>291745</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>244036</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24701</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>23008</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ANIMAL MEDICAL</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>925661</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>925661</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ANIMAL FEED</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>450570</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>450570</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>253138</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>237228</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10593</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5317</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>160593</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>157745</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1424</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1424</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>936410</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>776015</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13041</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>147354</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13053244</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11381250</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>821129</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>850865</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <JointCostsInd>X</JointCostsInd>
      <TotalJointCostsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalJointCostsGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3415940</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4840564</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1808765</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2186671</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3991</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>235222</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18482</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>40889</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>34841</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>28640</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>177929</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>138878</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>32761521</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>12126683</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12955377</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20634838</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>400930</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>443600</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>26547713</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25658196</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>45363968</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>54207498</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1264153</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2902237</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>70416</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>79647</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3080</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1003080</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1337649</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3984964</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>28406110</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>34984184</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15620209</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15238350</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>44026319</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>50222534</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>45363968</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>54207498</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>2829508</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>390420</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>2976287</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4621473</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6155289</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>11071965</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>10572860</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9122815</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>41544402</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5520432</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5977997</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>6419286</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6511534</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6506640</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>30935889</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>163234</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>495464</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>188047</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>446304</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>166203</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1459252</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>10305139</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12628750</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>17679298</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>17530698</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>15795658</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>73939543</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>73939543</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>18982</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>50256</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>54528</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>82136</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>61866</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>267768</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>18982</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>50256</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>54528</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>82136</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>61866</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>267768</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>136429</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>13793</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>150222</TotalAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
      <OtherIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>26919</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>66352</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>16840</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>20754</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>25454</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>156319</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome509Grp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>10487469</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12745358</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>17750666</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>17633588</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>15896771</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>74513852</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.99230</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.99150</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00360</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00340</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <AgentTrusteeEtcInd>0</AgentTrusteeEtcInd>
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>14999391</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>1904582</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>3175706</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1100000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>4000</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>18975679</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>16637262</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>544526</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-1078319</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1100000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>4078</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>14999391</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>13082708</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>2549088</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>2079160</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1065426</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>8268</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>16637262</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>11597034</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>789606</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1284546</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>579578</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>8900</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>13082708</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>11838011</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>440639</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-120827</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>537682</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>23107</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>11597034</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>0.78130</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.21680</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.00190</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>1</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <RelatedOrgListSchRInd>1</RelatedOrgListSchRInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1270868</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1270868</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>23593490</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>10571956</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>13021534</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2146976</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>1554727</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>592249</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>5750187</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>5750187</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>20634838</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER ASSETS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3080</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>18975679</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>INVESTMENT IN HUMANE ENTERPRISES, INC</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>4169</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CASH RESTRICTED FOR INVESTMENT IN BUILDING</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>592455</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>PROMISES TO GIVE RESTRICTED FOR INVESTMENT IN BUILDING</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>2449055</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CAPITAL CAMPAIGN RESTRICTED INVESTMENT</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3633758</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>25658196</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>3080</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LOAN FROM NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOUNDATION</Desc>
        <Amt>1000000</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>1003080</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>16119178</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>390420</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>67253</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>901615</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>1359288</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>14759890</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>22862</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>1100000</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>1122862</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>15882752</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>13097635</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>67253</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>67253</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>13030382</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>22862</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>22862</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>13053244</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SOCIETY'S MISSION, AND FOR SPECIFIC USES AS DESIGNATED BY DONORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, THE SOCIETY HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT ITS TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. ACCORDINGLY, THE SOCIETY BELIEVES THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS OR APPLICABLE INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT SHOULD BE RECORDED. TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. THE SOCIETY AND FOUNDATION ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR YEARS BEFORE 2016 .</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTRIBUTION REVENUE OF FOUNDATION REPORTED ON SEPARATE FORM 990 901,614. ROUNDING 1.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTRIBUTION FROM FOUNDATION REPORTED AS EQUITY TRANSACTION 1,100,000.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>WALKATHON</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>276462</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>276462</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>DINING WITH DOGS</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>151148</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>151148</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>17216</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>1</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>15055</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>15055</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>442665</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>276462</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>166203</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>17216</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>17216</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>148987</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>1</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>NANCY HINTZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>171923</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>5247</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>15085</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>192255</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS OFFICER COMPENSATION IN COMPARISON WITH CURRENT MARKET PRACTICES, AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON CURRENT PRACTICES AND LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE. THE BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE EACH YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <FoodInventoryGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>12</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>353672</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </FoodInventoryGrp>
      <DrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>3</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>130560</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </DrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>ANIMAL CARE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>24</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>64532</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>EQUINE CARE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>3</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>35450</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>SPECIAL EVENT ITEMS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>8</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>12870</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>GIFT SHOP INVENTORY</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>1147</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS DISTRIBUTED AT THE FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR TO BE COMPLETED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER;THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTS AS THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE FACILITATES AND EVALUATES THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, RESEARCHES AND ANALYZES RELEVANT COMPARABLE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DATA, AND REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CURRENT YEAR NET INCREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION 3,174,672. CONTRIBUTION REVENUE TO FOUNDATION REPORTED ON SEPARATE 990 901,615. CONTRIBUTION FROM FOUNDATION REPORTED AS EQUITY TRANSFER -1,100,000.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF THE AUDITOR. THE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE AUDITORS EACH YEAR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUDIT TO REVIEW THE AUDIT RESULTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8929 FORT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68134</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>470825555</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 12A, I</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HUMANE ENTERPRISES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8929 FORT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68134</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>273858753</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>PROVIDE PET LICENSING SERVICES FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER GOVT ENTITIES</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C</EntityTypeTxt>
        <OwnershipPct>1.00000</OwnershipPct>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>1</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>1</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>1</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>B</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>901615</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>ACTUAL</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>C</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>1100000</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>ACTUAL</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>E</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>1000000</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>ACTUAL</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>