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Heartland Hope Mission

EIN 14-1869352 · Omaha, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.

Income
$14.6 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
34
Volunteers
6,032
Highest pay
$117,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 101% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $10.9 million spent. HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION PROVIDED A WEEK'S SUPPLY OF GROCERIES TO 81,314 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. EACH CLIENT MET WITH A CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST WHO OFFERED RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED CLOTHING TO 45,367 PEOPLE, 24,305 HYGIENE ITEMS, AND 13,351 PACKAGES OF DIAPERS. IN ADDITION, 1,898 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO PARTNER AGENCIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT, HELPING FAMILIES ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $779,715 spent. HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION SUPPORTED CLIENTS IN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL STABILITY BY PROVIDING AN UPDATED JOBS BOARD, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND REFERRING THEM TO EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY, STUDENTS RECEIVED ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND NEW CLOTHING, ENSURING THEY WERE PREPARED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION PROMOTED FINANCIAL STABILITY BY CONNECTING CLIENTS TO JOBS, EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES. THROUGH THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY, STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND NEW CLOTHING TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE RUN YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERED HOMEWORK HELP, MUSIC LESSONS, AND MENTORSHIP, FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE GROWTH AMONG YOUTH PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION'S HOPE FILLED CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PROVIDED NEW TOYS AND CLOTHING TO 6,656 CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, ENSURING THEY COULD CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DIGNITY AND JOY. THROUGH THE ADOPT-A-FAMILY COMPONENT, DONORS PERSONALLY SHOPPED FOR GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL CLOTHING BASED ON EACH FAMILY'S WISH LIST. FAMILIES NOT MATCHED WITH DONORS PARTICIPATED IN THE HOPE FILLED CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION, WHERE PARENTS SELECTED NEW TOYS AND CLOTHING FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND RECEIVED A HOLIDAY FOOD PANTRY, ALLOWING THEM TO EXPERIENCE BOTH NOURISHMENT AND THE JOY OF GIVING DURING CHRISTMAS.
  4. $422,735 spent. HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION PROVIDED EMERGENCY RELIEF AND LONG-TERM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY TORNADOES AND OTHER LOCAL DISASTERS. SERVICES INCLUDED IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ALONG WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES RECOVER AND REBUILD. THROUGH COORDINATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURED THAT DISASTER SURVIVORS RECEIVED THE ONGOING RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO RESTORE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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