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Blue Valley Community Action Inc

EIN 47-0492640 · Fairbury, 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

OVERCOMING POVERTY BY HELPING PEOPLE, IMPROVING LIVES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$12.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
208
Volunteers
556
Highest pay
$108,150, executive di

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

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 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 AND PREGNANT FAMILIES WHICH ARE LOW INCOME. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PLANS. APPROXIMATELY 395 CHILDREN SERVED.
  2. $2.1 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - PROVIDES HOME OWNERSHIP, DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE INCOME ELIGIBLE, INCLUDING HOUSING REHABILITATION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. APPROXIMATELY 438 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  3. $970,482 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - LOW INCOME CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH HOMELESS PREVENTION, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, FOOD PANTRY AND MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 3,226 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  4. $2.6 million spent. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLS AND MAKE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT TO REDUCE ENERGY BURDEN ON LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. APPROXIMATELY 86 HOMES WEATHERIZED. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. APPROXIMATELY 157 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. AGING SERVICES - PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO MENTOR AND SUPPORT CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 512 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. YOUTH SERVICES - PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 8 THROUGH 25 IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. APPROXIMATELY 16 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. HEALTH SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION & EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REFERRALS, VACCINATIONS AND NUTRITIOUS FREE FOODS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN TO PROMOTE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. APPROXIMATELY 1,732 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. EMERGENCY SERVICES - PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, HOUSING, RENT, AND UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. APPROXIMATELY 693 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  5. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLS AND MAKE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT TO REDUCE ENERGY BURDEN ON LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. APPROXIMATELY 86 HOMES WEATHERIZED. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. APPROXIMATELY 157 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. AGING SERVICES - PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO MENTOR AND SUPPORT CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 512 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. YOUTH SERVICES - PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 8 THROUGH 25 IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. APPROXIMATELY 16 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. HEALTH SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION & EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REFERRALS, VACCINATIONS AND NUTRITIOUS FREE FOODS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN TO PROMOTE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. APPROXIMATELY 1,732 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. EMERGENCY SERVICES - PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, HOUSING, RENT, AND UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. APPROXIMATELY 693 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

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

  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 September 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 July 1966.

    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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