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Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation

EIN 47-0633685 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$490,217, president & ceo

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $3.9 million spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ALSO REFERRED TO AS PROSPER OMAHA, THE CURRENT STRATEGY/CAMPAIGN, OR GREATER OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, A PROGRAM NAME THAT REFLECTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION, FROM START-UPS TO FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, AND MINORITY OWNED AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES. SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FOCUS INCLUDES AGRIBUSINESS, MILITARY AND DEFENSE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOGISTICS AND LIFE SCIENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE INCENTIVES AND TRAINING, AVAILABLE SITESAND BUILDINGS, AND DEMOGRAPHIC, WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DATA. ANOTHER FOCUS HAS BEEN HELPING BUSINESSES WORK THROUGH THEIR TALENT AND WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND OFFERING NEW PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS THOSE AREAS.
  2. $244,296 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEADERS WHO WILL STRENGTHEN AND TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ON UP TO SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES. TOPICS THAT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS COVER INCLUDE COMMUNITY TRUSTEESHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLES, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, INCLUSIVITY, COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS ITS PROBLEMS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO LOOK AT WAYS THEY CAN MAKE AN IMPACT AND GET INVOLVED. THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS LEADERS, POLITICIANS AND CIVIC LEADERS TO GAIN INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCE AND GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $585,549 spent. EVENTS - FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP BY CELEBRATING THE PAST AND SHAPING THE FUTURE. THE PAST IS HONORED BY RECOGNIZING LEADERS THAT HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR BUSINESS AND CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS. THE FUTURE IS SHAPED BY GIVING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER, ATTEND THOUGHT-PROVIDING SESSIONS WITH TOPICS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUSINESS ETHICS, INCLUSIVITY, ETC. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP INTO FUTURE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

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 August 1981.

    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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