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Houses of Hope of Nebraska Inc

EIN 23-7033120 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOUSES OF HOPE HAS PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS "A CHANCE AND A CHOICE." HOUSES OF HOPE HAS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTEGRATION BACK INTO THIS COMMUNITY. WE HAVE EVOLVED INTO THREE PROGRAMS AND FOUR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WHICH ARE ADEQUATELY STAFFED FOR THE LEVEL OF SERVICE EACH PROVIDES.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
94
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$125,452, executive director - march 2024 to present

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. TOUCHSTONE IS A SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS (MEN AND WOMEN). HOUSES OF HOPE AND CENTERPOINTE COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE A 20 BED SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SEVERE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND POSSIBLE CO-OCCURING MENTAL HEALTH. IT IS DEFINED AS A 3.5 ASAM LEVEL OF CARE TO TREAT ADULT MEN AND WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 19-65. AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SERVICE ARE BETWEEN 35-42 DAYS. TOUCHSTONE ACCEPTS PAYOR SOURCES OF MEDICAID, REGION II AND V CONTRACTED SERVICES, AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.
  2. $1.6 million spent. HOUSES OF HOPE HALFWAY HOUSE IS THREE HALFWAY HOUSE FACILITIES. HOUSES OF HOPE HALFWAY HOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT FOR UP TO 36 ADULT MALES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 19-65. MEN REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM TYPICALLY HAVE COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AND ADMIT TO THE HALFWAY HOUSE PROGRAM TO LEARN AND ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO REINTERGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY. IT IS CONSIDERED A 3.1 ASAM LEVEL OF CARE. MEN INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO WORK 35 HOURS A WEEK MINIMUM AND ATTEND 8 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 90 DAYS TO 6 MONTHS. FUNDING IS MEDICAID AND REGION II AND V CONTRACTS.
  3. $1.9 million spent. TASC (TARGETED ADULT SERVICE COORDINATION) IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN HOUSES OF HOPE, BLUE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES AND THE BRIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THE TASC PROGRAM IS DEISGNED TO ENHANCE THE EMERGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM WITHIN REGION V BY PROVIDING TIMELY AND EFFICIENT SERVICES. SERVICES OFFERED ARE CRISIS RESPONSE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM TO ASSIST THEM IN MANAGING THEIR SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY CASE MANAGERS AND A PROGRAM DIRECTOR.

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 November 6, 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 July 1969.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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