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Womens Fund of Greater Omaha Inc

EIN 47-0840885 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER OMAHA ADDRESSES GENDER-BASED INEQUITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION THAT IDENTIFIES, REASEARCHES, AND CREATES SOULTIONS TO ADVANCE, EDUCATE, AND FUND LASTING IMPACT.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
44.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
16
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$178,520, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.8 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE - THE WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE WOMEN OF ALL IDENTITIES ARE FREE FROM VIOLENCE - INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING, COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IDENTIFIES AND IMPLEMENTS KEY STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING HOW OUR SYSTEM RESPONDS TO SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE. THESE STRATEGIES INCLUDE STRENTHENING SURVIVOR LEADERSHIP, SUPPORTING RESPONDERS AND STRENGTHENING NETWORK COLLABORATION WITH THE INTENDED OUTCOME OF INCREASING SYSTEM RESPONSIVENESS TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND INCREASING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR SURVIVOR HEALING.
  2. $1.2 million spent. ADOLESCENT HEALTH - THE WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA STRIVES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY-WIDE CHANGE THROUGH A RESEARCH-BASED, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT WILL INCREASE SEXUAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH OF YOUTH AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTHS ENGAGING IN RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR. IT ALSO FOCUSES ON SYSTEMIC CHANGE WITHIN PARTNER HEALTH CLINICS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WORKS TO INCREASE YOUTH OUTREACH AND PROVIDES FREE STI TESTING AND TREATMENT, CONDOM ACCESS AND SEXUAL HEALTH PRODUCTS IN VENDING MACHINES.
  3. $220,472 spent. RESEARCH - THE WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA IDENTIFIES CRITICAL ISSUES FACING WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH RESEARCH.
  4. $213,313 spent. LEADERSHIP - THE WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA CREATES A NETWORK OF LEADERS WHO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION, DEVLEOP A DEEPER ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY WHILE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY ON SOLUTIONS. PARTICIPANTS SPEND UP TO THREE YEARS IN THEIR COHORT CLASS.
  5. $236,589 spent. ADVOCACY - THE WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA LEADS SEVERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT CAN IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS. THESE INCLUDE: CIRCLES - A DIVERSE NETWORK OF WOMEN OF ALL IDENTITIES WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION WHILE CREATING A SPACE WHERE WOMEN CAN BUILD AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 October 2001.

    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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