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Simple Foundation

EIN 46-5272775 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SIMPLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MULTI-FACETED NEEDS OF VUNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, VOLUNTEERISM AND MENTORING RESOURCES.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
138
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$162,412, chair/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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $2.1 million spent. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COLLEGE FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM - BRIDGE TO IMPORVE STUDENT SCUCESS PROGRAM WORKS TO PROVIDE A SEAMLESS PATH FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ANNUAL ENRICHMENT DAYS, CAMPS, TUTORING AND PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES ACADEMIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS. TSF PROVIDES ADDITIONAL LAPTOPS, IPADS, DESKTOPS, PPE, TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (DSL/INTERNET SERVICE) AND OFFICE/SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THE INCREASE OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME.
  2. $1.1 million spent. FAMILY ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE - OUR FAMILY ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE PROGRAM OFFERS ESL CLASSES FOR YOUTH'S FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS IN SPEAKING, READING AND WRITING ENGLISH. WE ALSO OFFER WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP OUR COMMUNITY'S IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES BETTER UNDERSTAND SOME OF THE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES THEY MIGHT ENCOUNTER IN A U.S. WORK ENVIRONMENT. WE HELP INTRODUCE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO WORK TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY SO THAT THEY CAN BECOME ACTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR FAMILIES AND TO OUR ECONOMY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND CLOTHING TO OMAHA AREA FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST.
  3. $15,891 spent. YOUTH ACADEMY - DURING YOUTH ACADEMY WE IMPLEMENT SOCCER FOR SUCCESS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FOSTER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. TRAINED COACH-MENTORS ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS BY CREATIVELY TEACHING NUTRITION EDUCAITON AND CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SOCCER INSTRUCTION. OUR NONTRADITIONAL, CULTURALLY RESPECTFUL PROGRAM RESULTS IN PARTICIPANTS' IMPROVED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND AVOIDANCE OF HIGH-RISK/PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS.
  4. $21,308 spent. INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES - THIS YEAR-LONG INITIATIVE ENCOURAGES THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO DONATE GENTLY USED CLOTHING, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION, SOCCER EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TOILETRIES AND MUCH MORE TO IMPOVERISHED REGIONS IN GHANA, TOGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, SOMALIA, KENYA, AND SEVERAL OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
  5. $221,580 spent. BODURI (GIRL) GROUP - THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS' PHYSICAL HEALTH, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THROUGH SOCCER, GIRLS DEVELOP TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, FOSTERING SELF CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE. THE MENTORING COMPONENT GUIDES PERSONAL GROWTH, WHILE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AIMS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, TEACHING LIFE-LONG HEALTHY HABITS. FAMILY RESOURCE OFFERINGS STRENGTHEN THE SUPPORT SYSTEM AT HOME, ENSURING A STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH. THE DESIRED IMPACT IS A WELL-ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT FOR THESE GIRLS, LEADING THE EMPOWERED INDIVIDUALS CAPABLE OF CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ADVERSITY TO ACHIEVE LASTING SOCIAL CHANGE.

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 April 2015.

    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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