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Neighborhoods Inc

EIN 36-3430278 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN REVITALIZES NEIGHBORHOODS AND SUPPORTS HOMEOWNERSHIP KEEPING LINCOLN A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.

Income
$586,920
Spending
$554,756
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
31.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
94
Highest pay
$123,241, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (4)
  1. $217,485 spent. HOME BUYER SERVICES - NWL PROVIDES A HUD-APPROVED PRE-PURCHASE COURSE DESIGNED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP. THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A SERIES OF 4 IN PERSON CLASSES. NWL PROVIDES DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH THE REQUIRED DOWN-PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS TO QUALIFIED LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME BORROWERS. HOMES CAN BE PURCHASED ANYWHERE WITHIN LINCOLN'S CITY LIMITS BUT SPECIAL INCENTIVES, INCLUDING LOAN FORGIVENESS, ARE AVAILABLE TO BUYERS WHO PURCHASE IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.
  2. $115,937 spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT - NWL BUILDS A VARIETY OF NEW HOMES EACH YEAR OFFERED FIRST TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO BUILDING NEW HOMES, NWL PURCHASES AND EXTENSIVELY RENOVATES EXISTING HOMES THAT ARE ALSO PRIORITIZED FOR BUYERS THAT HAVE COMPLETED THE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
  3. $66,146 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING - NWL STRENGTHENS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS LINCOLN BY INCREASING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. RESIDENTS EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO CREATE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES ARE LINCOLN'S BEST AMBASSADORS. THE COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM CULTIVATES RELATIONSHIPS TO HELP IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL LINCOLN RESIDENTS THROUGH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY AND AN ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH. ANOTHER KEY FOCUS OF NWL IS THE CENTERING OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE FACILITATION OF POWER TRANSFER FROM INSTITUTIONS TO RESIDENTS.
  4. $3,145 spent. RENTAL

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 September 2025.

    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 April 1986.

    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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