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Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

EIN 46-5532642 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE HARNESSES THE POTENTIAL OF PROVIDERS TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO BUSINESS RESOURCES, INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$11.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
59
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$238,543, ceo

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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 (4)
  1. $6.5 million spent. NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE (NECC) FUNDS BIRTH TO THREE CENTER-BASED CHILDCARE FACILITIES SERVING THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS, BY PROVIDING A SAFE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $2.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - NECC COORDINATES THE WORK OF MULTIPLE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS SERVING LOW INCOME, PREGNANT, AND YOUNG PARENTING TEENS. NECC LEADS A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF YOUNG FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. WORKING TOGETHER, THIS PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND GUIDANCE TO HELP YOUNG PARENTS BUILD STRONG FAMILIES.
  3. $1.5 million spent. QUALITY CHILDCARE SERVICES - NECC PROVIDES SERVICES TO ELEVATE AND SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OF PRIVATE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS. WE DO THIS THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, TARGETED SUPPORTS, AND INTENTIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WORKING TOWARDS QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT.
  4. NECC PROVIDES ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

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 October 13, 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 November 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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