Tabitha Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Motivated by Christian compassion, Tabitha delivers a continuum of exceptional and innovative Elder care services that promote the dignity, independence, and well-being of older adults.
- Income
- $54.0 million
- Spending
- $62.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- -7.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 1,438
- Volunteers
- 800
- Highest pay
- $565,673, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 104% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $31.1 million spent. Tabitha, Inc. is a mission-focused nonprofit that offers Nebraska's first and only comprehensive line of Senior Care services. The Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is staffed for 169 beds and had an occupancy of 80.1%. Tabitha at Williamsburg is staffed for 36 beds and had an occupancy 82.0%. Tabitha in Crete is staffed for 38 beds and had an occupancy of 87.7%. The facilities provide skilled nursing care with rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- $11.2 million spent. Tabitha's Medicare and Medicaid certified Home Health Agency provides licensed and certified home skilled nursing, home health aides, rehabilitation therapy, and social work visits. The agency also provides screening and clinics and blood pressure checks in the community.
- $6.8 million spent. Tabitha's Medicare and Medicaid certified Hospice program provides care for terminally ill persons and their families enabling the patient to stay home. Services include medical director, visiting nurses, hospice aides, and spiritual and bereavement counselors.
- $813,389 spent. The Meals on Wheels (MOW) program provides hot noon meals to any disabled or elderly person in need regardless of ability to pay. Meals are prepared by Tabitha staff and delivered by volunteers to residents in Lincoln and parts of Lancaster county. Tabitha in Crete - The Gardens and GracePointe Assisted Living provide maintenance free residences, around-the-clock personal care, and activities in a secure living community. Additionally, GracePointe's Memory Care unit provides security and safety for adults with memory loss.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1943.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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