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Ho-Chunk Development Corp

EIN 47-0837036 · Winnebago, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RAISE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL LEVELS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND THE PEOPLE OF THURSTON COUNTY IN NEBRASKA. THIS MISSION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT; EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO OWN, MANAGE AND OPERATE BUSINESSES IN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS; IDENTIFYING AND ASSEMBLING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND EXPANDING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$89,662, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $1.8 million spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM AIMED AT EXPANDING HOUSING CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY, DECREASING SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, INCREASING CLIENTS' ABILITY TO ACCESS HOUSING, AND INCREASING CAPITAL AVAILABLE LOCALLY IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
  2. $186,868 spent. COMMERICAL DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DECREASE UNEMPLOYMENT, INCREASE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMES, INCREASE GOODS AND SERVICES, INCREASE CLIENTS' ABILITY TO ACCESS BUSINESS OPPROTUNITY, INCREASE CAPITAL AVAILABLE LOCALLY, AND EMPOWER NATIVE AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GROWING ECONOMY THEREBY IMPROVING THE OVERALL ECONOMIC SITUATION IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
  3. $571,975 spent. COMMUNITY/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEADING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTER AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A MEANS TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION.
  4. $14,211 spent. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY - PROGRAM THAT COORDINATES THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY'S MULTI-FACETED RESPONSE TO FOOD INSECURITY INCLUDING LAND STEWARDSHIP, DEVELOPMENT OF A FARMER'S MARKET, HOME GARDENING PROGRAMMING, SUPPORT FOR AG-RELATED SMALL BUSINESSES, AND REDUCTION OF NUTRITION-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES.

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? 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 June 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 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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