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Release Inc

EIN 39-1900136 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO AFFECT YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-CHANGING LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST, RELEASING THEM TO BE ALL GOD INTENDS THEM TO BE. HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BECOME SAFE, TOGETHER, HEALTHY AND FREE.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
69
Volunteers
688
Highest pay
$97,330, executive director - since

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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. FOSTER CARE PROGRAM - AS A STATE-LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY, RELEASE OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES. RELEASE PROVIDES INITIAL TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO FOSTER FAMILES, ENABLING THEM TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, LOVING HOMES, WHEN CHILDREN CANNOT REMAIN IN THEIR FAMILY HOMES.
  2. $548,146 spent. SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM - COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT, FAMILY PRESERVATION, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, AND PARENTING TIME SERVICES INTENDED TO HEAL, REUNITE, PRESERVE, AND STRENGTHEN THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES OF DOUGLAS AND SARPY COUNTIES. SERVED 748 FAMILY MEMBERS SERVED WITH SOCIAL WORK SERVICES.
  3. $554,158 spent. MENTORING PROGRAM - JUVENILE JUSTICE MENTORING EQUIPS, DISCIPLES, AND SUPPORTS YOUTH THROUGH A NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE RELATIONAL SUPPORT, SKILLS ACQISITION, AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS. 109 YOUTHS MENTORED IN A ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, 1,668 YOUTHS SERVED BY CHAPLAINS & MENTORS IN INSTITUTIONS.
  4. $542,602 spent. MENTAL HEALTH - TO MEET THE GROWING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE OMAHA METRO AREA, RELEASE OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN OUR OFFICES, THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, AND IN SURROUNDING AREA SCHOOLS.

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 January 1999.

    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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