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Cues Fund

EIN 47-0818922 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CUES FUND SECURES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS TO FULLY FUND THE CUES SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE SCHOOL SYSTEM PROVIDES CENTRALIZED LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TO THREE URBAN GRADE SCHOOLS: SACRED HEART, ALL SAINTS AND HOLY NAME. THE CUES FUND IS A NON-RELIGIOUS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
10
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$124,210, chief development officer

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1917 AND IS LOCATED AT 2909 FONTENELLE BLVD., OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 302 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 54% BLACK, 25% LATINO, 13% ASIAN, 8% WHITE, AND 1% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  2. $1.6 million spent. SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1904 AND IS LOCATED AT 2205 BINNEY STREET, OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 129 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 88% BLACK, 6% LATINO, 2% ASIAN, 2% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE, AND 2% ARE WHITE. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF PROVIDING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  3. $1.3 million spent. ALL SAINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1955 AND IS LOCATED AT 1335 S. 10TH STREET, OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 166 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ENROLL! THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 50% LATINO, 37% BLACK, 11% WHITE, 2% ASIAN, AND 1% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  4. $2.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2012.

    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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 May 2014.

    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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