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Omaha Home for Boys

EIN 47-0376529 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS IS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES THAT INSPIRE AND EQUIP THEM TO LEAD INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$71.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
92
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$248,335, president & ceo

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 636% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $2.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL LIVINGOHB'S RESIDENTIAL LIVING PROGRAM SERVES HIGH SCHOOL AGE BOYS, PROVIDING THEM WITH A SAFE, STABLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN AND GROW TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT ADULTS. YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM LIVE ON OHB'S MAIN CAMPUS AND ATTEND THE OHB SCHOOL WHILE ALSO HAVING ACCESS TO THERAPY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, RECREATION AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. BEHAVIORALLY-BASED CURRICULUM IS USED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN LIFE SKILLS, DEVELOP POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AND ADVANCE ACADEMICALLY.
  2. $2.1 million spent. SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICESOHB'S SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY LIVING. THESE PROGRAMS AID YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE OFTEN LIVING IN A STATE OF CRISIS. YOUTH WORK WITH OHB STAFF TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO LIVE INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE: HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, AND BASIC LIFE SKILLS. SAFE, AFFORDABLE LIVING SPACES ARE PROVIDED FOR CLENTS IN THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS WHILE YOUNG ADULTS IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $2.1 million spent. OHB'S CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS A NUMBER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES THAT ARE BOTH TRAUMA-FOCUSED AND STRENGTHS-BASED. SERVICES OFFERED PLACE A HIGH EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, PRACTICE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GOALS. THE CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM EXPANDS BEYOND OHB'S YOUTH TO SERVE OTHER YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $61.4 million spent. THE OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) WAS FORMED AS OF MARCH 6, 2024 AND WAS APPROVED TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS (OHB). IN 2025, THE INVESTMENT FUND ASSETS OF OHB WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION. THE INVESTMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO ASSIST WITH OPERATIONS OF OHB, UNLESS OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY THE DONOR FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, OR FOR PERPETUITY.

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 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 2025.

    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 June 1939.

    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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