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Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation

EIN 47-0595345 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH CARE EDUCATION PROVIDED BY METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM.

Income
$27.1 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 67%
Employees
8
Volunteers
374
Highest pay
$1.2 million, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 89% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 34 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $8.7 million spent. NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RAISES, PROTECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS THAT IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY. WORKS OF THE HEART ARE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION THAT ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE AREAS: CANCER CARE, CHARITABLE CARE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. MORE THAN 46,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR ARE TOUCHED BY THE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM WORKS OF THE HEART PROGRAMS. THOUSANDS MORE BENEFIT INDIRECTLY THROUGH RESEARCH, COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS AND TRAINING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL'S METHODIST ESTABROOK CANCER CENTER AS IT SEEKS TO PREVENT, DIAGNOSE AND TREAT CANCER IN OUR COMMUNITY. METHODIST ESTABROOK CANCER CENTER IS AT THE CENTER OF THE HOSPITAL'S COORDINATED EFFORT IN HELPING ITS PATIENTS THROUGH THE DELICATE BALANCING ACT OF DEALING WITH PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS AND EMOTIONAL STRESS AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE DISEASE. OTHER AREAS OF CANCER CARE SUPPORT INCLUDE ONCOLOGY RESEARCH, THE LUNG AND THORACIC ONCOLOGY CLINIC AND CANCER CENTER LIBRARY.CHARITABLE CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDED FUNDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 13,000 PATIENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD CARE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS GENUINELY UNABLE TO AFFORD HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS A LIMITED SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION UNTIL A LONG-TERM SOLUTION IS DETERMINED.IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION DONATED CAPITAL OF $3,507,740 TO NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR USE IN EXPANDING AND REMODLING A NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FACILITY.
  2. $1.6 million spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. IT SUPPORTS NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE - THE JOSIE HARPER CAMPUS AS IT SEEKS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION. IN ADDITION THE NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE ONLINE INSTITUTE RECEIVED FUNDING DURING 2024.OVER 10,000 STUDENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTHCARE-RELATED EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION.
  3. $572,252 spent. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR TO THE OMAHA COMMUNITY GOING BEYOND THE WALLS OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL.THE COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR AN EFFECTIVE YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAM. METHODIST HOSPITAL AND METHODIST FOUNDATION HAVE ESTABLISHED A UNIQUE COLLABORATION WITH THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SEVERAL AREA CHURCHES WHERE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING IS MADE AVAILABLE. METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR THE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED, LICENSED, MASTERS-LEVEL COUNSELORS. SCHOOLS PROVIDE THE SPACE FOR COUNSELORS TO MEET WITH STUDENTS. CHURCHES PROVIDE SPACE FOR COUNSELORS TO MEET WITH STUDENTS' FAMILIES OR OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN A COMFORTABLE, NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC OF 2020 - 2022 DEMONSTRATED EVEN MORE THE NEED FOR THE FOUNDATION'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND CARE FOR THOSE IMPACTED. WHILE THE FULL BENEFIT TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS SERVED MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE, THE COST OF SIMILAR SERVICES IN THE OMAHA METROPOLITAN AREA AVERAGES OVER $100 PER HOUR. APPORXIMATELY 8,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IN 2024.
  4. $89,482 spent. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE METHODIST HEALTH MINISTRY, THE METHODIST COMMUNITY CLINIC, THE HEIDI WILKE SANE/SART SURVIVOR PROGRAM, AND METHODIST CENTER FOR DIABETES AND NUTRITIONAL HEALTH ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 1977.

    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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