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Bff Omaha Inc

EIN 47-2902167 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$496,454
Spending
$494,427
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
3
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$60,000, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (7)
  1. $96,388 spent. A CULMINATION OF ALL PROGRAMMING, FIRST FRIDAY BRINGS BENSON BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER OVER ARTS ENGAGEMENT ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, YEAR-ROUND. FIRST FRIDAY ALSO ENCOMPASSES BFF'S ON-STREET ARTIST MARKETS, PROJECTIONS, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL (AUGUST.)
  2. $97,902 spent. PETSHOP IS A SHARED CREATIVE SPACE IN BENSON, HOUSING AFFORDABLE ARTIST STUDIOS, COMMUNITY GALLERIES, EVENT SPACE, OFFICES, AND IS HOME TO BFF'S HEADQUARTERS.
  3. $75,223 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMMING ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, FROM ART CLASSES HELD AT TRUDY'S TO EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, AND ZINE PUBLISHING CENTERED AROUND EMERGING ARTISTS AND TEENAGERS. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT (K-12) PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMMING UTILIZING THE ARTS, ENGAGING AREA YOUTH, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS.
  4. $14,999 spent. BFF'S GREEN TEAM AIMS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES THROUGH PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. CENTERED IN BENSON, THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS,LANDSCAPING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, PUBLIC ART PROJECTS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVES.
  5. $6,981 spent. MAMO GALLERY (PRONOUNCED "MAY-MOH") IS A SEMI-TRAILER-TURNED-GALLERY THAT TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE REGION MARCH-NOVEMBER, PARTNERING WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOSTS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMING, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, AND IMMERSIVE INSTALLATIONS.
  6. $31,682 spent. BENSON CREATIVE DISTRICT'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE CREATIVITY AND THE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN THE HISTORIC BENSON COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO ELEVATE ARTISTS, AMPLIFY BENSON'S CREATIVE SPIRIT, AND SERVE AS A HUB FOR CREATIVE ENTERPRISE AND EXPRESSION IN THE MIDWEST.
  7. $38,045 spent. BFF GALLERY IS A COLLABORATIVE OFFICE, STUDIO SPACE, AND GALLERY, REPRESENTING BFF OMAHA'S HEADQUARTERS AND OFFICIAL "FIRST STOP" DURING MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS. THE GALLERY IS CURATED BY ANG BENNETT AND SEEKS COLLABORATIONS VIA SELECTED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND ARTISTS THAT ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION, INCLUSION, OPPORTUNITY, AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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