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YMCA of Greater Omaha

EIN 47-0376586 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA MAKES LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT TO THE CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON THREE KEY AREAS: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$32.3 million
Spending
$31.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
1,706
Volunteers
2,766
Highest pay
$259,096, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $12.7 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEENCRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES:- EROSION IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADING TO NEGATIVE YOUTH BEHAVIORS- INCREASE IN ACADEMIC DISPARITY AMONG CHILDREN AND TEENS OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS- INADEQUATE ADULT AND COMMUNITY SPORTSOUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:- YOUTH IN Y PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING.- YOUTH IN Y PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATE SCHOOL READINESS FROM BIRTH TO CAREER.- YS INCORPORATE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR YOUTH-SERVING PROGRAMS.- YS ADVOCATE TO MAKE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT A PRIORITY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.- PRESCHOOL EDUCATION- FULL DAY EARLY LEARNING CENTERS- BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE- HOMEWORK HELP- SUMMER DAY CAMPS- AQUATICS: SWIM LESSONS AND SWIM TEAM- SPORTS AND FITNESS- TEEN PROGRAMS
  2. $14.6 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING IMPROVING THE NATIONS HEALTH AND WELL-BEINGCRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES:- HIGH RATES OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY (CHILD AND ADULT)- NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN AGING POPULATION- HEALTH INEQUITIES AMONG PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDSOUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:- PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GOALS.- PEOPLE REDUCE THE COMMON RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE.- THE HEALTHY CHOICE IS THE EASY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE CHOICE, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES WITH THE GREATEST HEALTH DISPARITIES.- YS EMPHASIZE PREVENTION FOR ALL PEOPLE, WHETHER THEY ARE HEALTHY, AT-RISK, OR RECLAIMING THEIR HEALTH.- YS PARTNER WITH THE KEY STAKEHOLDERS WHO INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.CANCER SURVIVOR PROGRAMS, PARKINSONS DISEASE, HEALTH/WELLNESS, ARTHRITIS EXERCISE, SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMMING, SWIM LESSONS FOR ALL AGES, EARLY LEARNING CENTERS, SUMMER DAY CAMP AND YOUTH SPORTS.
  3. $194,371 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORSCRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES:- INCREASING SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DISCONNECTION FROM COMMUNITIES- LACK OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (GIVE, VOLUNTEER, AND ADVOCATE)- COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS NOT KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS AND FAMILY STRUCTURESOUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:- PEOPLE GIVE THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY NEEDS.- UNDERSERVED AND ISOLATED COMMUNITIES FEEL SUPPORTED BY US.- YS SUPPORT POLICIES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN THE WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES.- YS CONVENE AND COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS KEY ISSUES FACING COMMUNITIES.- YS MODEL THE PRINCIPALS OF EQUAL DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL IN THEIR LEADERSHIP, STAFF, PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES. THROUGH THE Y, 2,766 VOLUNTEERS AND 4,042 DONORS, LEADERS AND PARTNERS IN THE METRO AREA ARE EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE.

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 February 1936.

    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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