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EIN 47-0800906 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 18% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMING HOPE AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOLISTIC YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.

Income
$770,229
Spending
$819,740
Spent on programs
18%
Reserves
-10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
13
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$94,860, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    18% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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. $149,068 spent. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMING HOPE AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOLISTIC YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMING HOPE AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOLISTIC YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.
  3. LINE 4D - ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS CITY IMPACT KIDS - A WEEKLY PROGRAM TO EMPOWER CHILDREN IN GRADES ONE THROUGH FIVE TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. CITY IMPACT YOUTH - A WEEKLY PROGRAM TO EMPOWER YOUTH IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. CITY IMPACT LEADERSHIP - A WEEKLY PROGRAM TO EMPOWER YOUTH IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. "GIFTS OF LOVE" COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS STORE - AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROVIDE DIGNITY TO LOW-INCOME CITY OF LINCOLN FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS TIME. SUMMER CAMPS - DAY AND OVERNIGHT CHRISTIAN SPORTS CAMP OPPORTUNITIES. CITY IMPACT READING - A VOLUNTEER PARTNERSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THAT ASSISTS LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS (KINDERGARTEN - 4TH GRADE) IN HELPING THEIR STUDENTS ACHIEVE GRADE LEVEL READING. STRENGTHS FOR LIFE MENTORING - A ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH STRENTH BASED RELATIONS WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATION, CAREER AND INTEREST BASED TRACKS. 448 TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED WITH 210 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED WITH ASSISTING.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMING HOPE AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOLISTIC YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 December 1996.

    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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