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Nebraska Masonic Home

EIN 47-0379399 · Plattsmouth, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEBRASKA MASONIC HOME PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING CARE TO MASONS AND THEIR DIRECT FEMALE RELATIVES.

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
148
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$164,915, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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

    15 of 15 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 April 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 (1)
  1. $7.6 million spent. SINCE 1903 THE NEBRASKA MASONIC HOME, IN PLATTSMOUTH, HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF NEBRASKA MASONS, THEIR WIVES, WIDOWS, MOTHERS, SISTERS AND DAUGHTERS. THE HOME'S ADMISSION CRITERIA CHANGED IN OCTOBER OF 2006, ALLOWING FOR ADMISSION OF GRANDMOTHERS, GRANDDAUGHTERS AS WELL AS OUT-OF-STATE MASONS AND THEIR ELIGIBLE FEMALE RELATIVES. THE COMBINATION OF A CARING STAFF AND CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE FACILITIES ENABLES THE NEBRASKA MASONIC HOME TO OFFER THE BEST IN SERVICES AND COMFORT FOR THE RESIDENTS. MEALTIME IS A SPECIAL TIME FOR THE RESIDENTS. RESIDENTS ARE SERVED DELICIOUS, WELL BALANCED MEALS, IN A FRIENDLY HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. THE BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM OFFERS A RELAXING ENVIRONMENT WHERE RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY THE NUTRITIOUS, TASTY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED BY THE DIETARY STAFF. SPACIOUS LOUNGES ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE HOME, OFFERING THE PERFECT SETTING FOR CONVERSATION, READING, WATCHING TV, PLAYING BILLIARDS OR JUST WATCHING THE BIRDS IN THE AVIARY. A CRAFT ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM, THREE FENCED-IN COURTYARDS, THREE BEAUTIFUL SUN ROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOM, THREE SELF-SERVE ELEVATORS AND HAIR SALON ARE AVAILABLE. A 15 PASSENGER BUS ACCOMMODATING WHEELCHAIRS IS USED FOR RESIDENT OUTINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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? 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 April 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 March 1935.

    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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