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EIN 27-2427728 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A CONDUIT CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF LOCAL, URBAN, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. NO MORE EMPTY POTS' VISION IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT AND FOOD SECURE THROUGH COLLABORATION AND ADHERING TO OUR CORE VALUES OF EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
-5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
67
Volunteers
148
Highest pay
$142,362, president and ceo

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

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 118% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. CONSISTS OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY EDUCTATION INCLUDES A HIGH SCHOOL INTENRSHIP. THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCEED AND ACHIEVE THIER GOALS. THE WORKFORCE PROGRAM INCLUSED THE CULINARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
  2. $90,995 spent. CONSISTS OF SERVICES PROVIDED SUCH AS FOOD SERVICE (CATERING AND EVENTS), VALUE CHAIN (FOOD WEB PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION) , AND RETAIL WHICH INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY HARVEST, THE MICRO MARKET, AND CUPS CAFE, ALONG WITH HORTICULTURE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2010.

    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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