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EIN 47-0490169 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. MONICA'S IS COMMITTED TO THE SOBRIETY OF WOMEN OF ALL AGES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, STABILITY AND SELF-FULFILLMENT.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
111
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$95,803, executive director

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: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. SHORT-TERM RESIDENT IS A COMBINATION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND DAY TREATMENT. EIGHT-WEEK INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PLAN. PROGRAM INCLUDES:-INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING;-PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUP;-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS;-PARENTING EDUCATION FOR WOMEN WITH CHILDREN;-SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENTS AND COUNSELING, AND-24 HOUR STAFF COVERAGE.
  2. $572,343 spent. THERAPUTIC COMMUNITY-A COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED PRIMARY TREATMENT AND HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. OUR TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPUTIC COMMUNITY MODEL FEATURES FOUR PHASES:ORIENTATION/EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT, EMPLOYMENT/RECOVERY, COMMUNITYRE-INTEGRATION, AND RELAPSE PREVENTION/AFTERCARE.-INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN-INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS-PARENTING EDUCATION FOR WOMEN WITH CHILDREN-SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENTS AND COUNSELING
  3. $573,231 spent. A COLLABORATIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM BETWEEN ST. MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY AND THE LINCOLN INDIAN CENTER, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MOTHERS AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN. LEARNING LIFE SKILLS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE PARTICIPATING WITH THEIR PEERS IN PREPARING A HEALTHY WEEKLY MENU, CREATING A WEEKLY GROCERY LIST, VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY (ON SITE) GARDEN, INCORPORATING GARDEN PRODUCE INTO THE MENU, COOKING FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM OF 6 FAMILIES, CLEAN-UP AFTER MEALS, COMPLETING LAUNDRY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE INFANTS AND CHILDREN LIVING IN THE PROGRAM WILL BE CARED FOR IN A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM ON SITE DURING THE DAY WHEN MOTHERS ARE IN PROGRAMMING.
  4. $906,577 spent. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PROJECT STRONG FAMILIES, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PEER, COMMUNITY SUPPORT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH, COALITION, ADOLESCENT GIRLS LINCOLN, EARLYCHILDHOOD CENTER AND SPROUT.

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? 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 June 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 1969.

    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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