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The Mosaic Foundation

EIN 36-3837360 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MOSAIC FOUNDATION, A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION FOR MOSAIC, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DONORS TO MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MOSAIC AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND OVERSEES THE INVESTMENT OF ASSETS ACCUMULATED THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$11.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
54.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$1.2 million, chief executive officer

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $9.2 million spent. GRANTS TO MOSAIC TO FURTHER THE SUPPORT OF ITS PURPOSE OF OPERATING LIVING AND CARE FACILITIES, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. MOSAIC'S STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES, LIVING OPTIONS, WORK CHOICES, SPIRITUAL NURTURING, AND ADVOCACY TO APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE IN 12 STATES AND 850 COMMUNITIES. EMBRACING GOD'S CALL, MOSAIC RELENTLESSLY PURSUES OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE. MOSAIC IS THE CHANGING FACE OF HEALTHCARE, PASSIONATE ABOUT SERVING THE WHOLE PERSON AND PARTNERING FOR QUALITY OUTCOMES. MOSAIC IS COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING VALUES:BELONGING - A SENSE OF FITTING IN AND FEELING VALUED.CONNECTION - THE ACT OF CONNECTING; THE STATE OF BEING CONNECTED.FAITHFULNESS - REMAINING LOYAL TO SOMEONE OR SOMETHING AND PUTTING THAT LOYALTY INTO CONSISTENT PRACTICE REGARDLESS OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.GRIT - COURAGE AND RESOLVE, STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, INDOMITABLE SPIRIT.THE SERVICES MOSAIC PROVIDES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DAY SERVICES, 24/7 RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTED LIVING, SUPPORTED SENIOR LIVING, AND HOST HOME/FOSTER CARE. SUPPORTS ARE PERSONALIZED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND DESIRES. INTERESTED PEOPLE CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING MOSAIC OR THE MOSAIC FOUNDATION AT WWW.MOSAICINFO.ORG OR BY CALLING 877-366-7242.

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 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 June 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 May 1992.

    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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