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Central Nebraska Economic Development Inc

EIN 20-2470844 · Atkinson, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS GAPS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTRAL NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THEIR 14 COUNTY DISTRICT. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A HOUSING PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE HOUSING SERVICES TO 14 COUNTIES LOCATED IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. HOUSING SERVICES WILL CONSIST OF AN ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING NEEDS AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING STRATAGIES TO FILL IDENTIFIED GAPS FOR LOW AND MEDIUM INCOME CITIZENS. THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES WILL RESULT IN EXPANDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 14 COUNTY DISTRICTS.

Income
$44,926
Spending
$287,224
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
78.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 45%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$70,633, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 78.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 539% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $279,402 spent. TO PROVIDE HOUSING PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES FOR LOW AND MEDIUM INCOME CITIZENS. HOUSING PROGRAMS INCLUDE OWNEROCCUPIED HOME REHABILITATION, DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HOUSING, AND HOMEBUYER EDUCATION. THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES WILL RESULT IN EXPANDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 14 COUNTY DISTRICT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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