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Back to the River Inc

EIN 47-0823801 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH THE VISION OF FORMER NEBRASKA SENATOR BOB KERREY, BACK TO THE RIVER WAS CREATED TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A BALANCED, SUSTAINABLE MANNER ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER. TOGETHER WITH PROGRAM SUPPORTERS, BACK TO THE RIVER HAS STRIVED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC FUTURE OF THE MISSOURI RIVER THROUGH: WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION, RECREATION AND RIVER ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES, AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT.

Income
$60,579
Spending
$33,976
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $4,000 spent. CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCOVERY EXHIBITION OF ST. CHARLES, MO, INC. THIS PROJECT INTENDS TO BRING THE 55 FOOT FLAGSHIP KEELBOAT "DISCOVERY" TO OMAHA AND RETURN BY RIVER TO ST. CHARLES, MO. THE ORGANIZATION WILL UTILIZE A TRADITIONAL CAMP AND DISCOVERY TENT TO EXPLAIN TO CHILDREN AND THE PUBLIC WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE IN 1804.
  2. $15,000 spent. CONTRIBUTION TO THE BELLEVUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SPONSOR THE BELLEVUE ROCKS COMMUNITY EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS ESTIMATED TO BRING 50,000 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE REGION TO THE BELLEVUE RIVERFRONT FOR A WEEKEND FULL OF MUSIC, CARNIVAL, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN.
  3. $10,000 spent. A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS FOR THE SUMMERFEST 2024. THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, USE OF BELLES PLAY GARDEN, DRONE SHOWS, AND FIELD EVENTS OF BASEBALL, SOCCER, LACROSSE, DISK GOLF, AND FLAG FOOTBALL.

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 September 2000.

    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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