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Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Society

EIN 47-0378984 · Hebron, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE WITH COMPASSION, RESPECT, AND INTEGRITY.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
129
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$45,233, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 25

    9 of 9 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $3.0 million spent. THE BLUE VALLEY NURSING HOME HAS 64 BEDS IN OPERATION AND PROVIDES LONG TERM NURSING CARE. THE NURSING HOME ALSO PROVIDED SKILLED NURSING CARE WITH SHORT TERM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY. IN ADDITION, SPIRITUAL COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORKS, COORDINATED ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUAL HEALTH CARE PLANNING ARE PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE PATIENT.ADULT DAY CARE IS PROVIDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGED INDIVIDUALS TO BE SOCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY ACTIVE IN A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, MEALS AND SOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.
  2. $1.6 million spent. COURTYARD TERRACE IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH 55 LICENSED BEDS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE OUR RESIDENTS WITH AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE.A 24-HOUR PENDANT CALL SERVICE ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, DRESSING,AND MEDICATION. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT THEIR MEALS FROM OPTIONS PROVIDED DAILY. CLEANING SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS ARE PROVIDED.COURTYARD TERRACE PROVIDES NUMEROUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS. THERE ARE OUTINGS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR GARDENING, A MEDIA CENTER, ICE CREAM PARLOR AND GAMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1961.

    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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