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100 Black Men of Omaha Inc

EIN 47-0785487 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OMAHA BY HELPING OUR YOUTH REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

Income
$669,008
Spending
$434,795
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
34 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
4
Volunteers
140

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $41,005 spent. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY CHALLENGE IS A FLAGSHIP READING AND ORATORY COMPETITION DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE STUDY OF OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE AMONG MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WITH THE AAHC, STUDENTS COMPETE ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM THE REFERENCE BOOK, "BEYOND THESE SHORES" BY HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. AND ARE PROVIDED COACHES TO HELP WITH THEIR PREPARATION.
  2. $25,728 spent. THE 100 SATURDAY ACADEMY IS A TUTORING PROGRAM FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH GRADE STUDENTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PROFICIENCY IN MATH AND READING. STUDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM CERTIFIED TEACHERS TO MASTER CONCEPTS IN READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS. IN ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SETTINGS, ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED TO STRENGTHEN THE LEARNING PROCESS.
  3. $287,515 spent. THE LEADERSHIP & MENTORING ACADEMY IS ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM FOR OMAHA AREA MALE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS, A YOUTH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMPONENT DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER READINESS OF 100 BLACK MEN OF OMAHA MENTEES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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