Rabble Mill
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create more skilled, supported, connected communities through education, outreach and
- Income
- $4.9 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $129,414, co-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 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $1.3 million spent. Bay High is an innovative public school program in Lincoln that provides a personalized and relevant learning environment for students who may struggle in traditional schools. Through hands on and experiential learning opportunities, Bay High prepares students for success in the 21st century workforce by focusing on content creation and emerging digital technology. Partnerships with local businesses provide access to real world experiences, while after school clubs offer a safe and engaging space for youth to develop their life skills and earn stackable credentials. Bay High can accomodate up to 100 students (50 seniors, 50 juniors)
- $629,055 spent. The Bay Lincoln is a youth space that offers a safe and nurturing environment for young people to discover their path and purpose. Through skateboarding, beatmaking and emerging media, the bay Lincoln provides a space for creative expression, skill development, and success. At the Bay Lincoln, young people can develop a passion and build a network and community. In 2024, 1338 unique individuals checked into the Bay Lincoln.
- $475,683 spent. Through the Bay Omaha, youth can participate in after school programs and summer camps where they learn new skills, develop talents, and connect with peers and mentors through skateboarding and beatmaking. In 2024 we served 452 unique youth in Omaha through partnerships with 25 different schools and organizations.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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