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Poc Collaborative Community Resource Center

EIN 84-4615355 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A COLLABORATIVE HUB THAT ELEVATED BIPOC VOICES AND SUSTAINS ENTRPRENEURIAL INNOVATION, ACTIVATES COMMUNITY ASSETS, AND AMPLIFIES THE LEGACY OF OUR COMMUNITY; IN A WAY THAT INCREASES THE ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND MOBILITY OF MULTI-MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS LEADERS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
27.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$108,505, executive director

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 410% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $277,592 spent. CATALYST PROGRAM - THE CATALYST PROGRAMS ARE AN INTEGRAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE OMAHA COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY TO STEP OUTSIDE OF THEIR CAREER ROLES AND FULLY EMBRACE WHAT IT MEANS TO PRIORITIZE SELF. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WOMEN HAVE DEDICATED SPACE PLUS THE SOCIAL AND CAPITAL RESOURCES TO INVEST IN THEIR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP, WHOLENESS, AND GROWTH AS A COMMUNITY LEADER.
  2. $161,240 spent. IGNITE COMMUNITY BUSINESS ACADEMY - OUR 12-WEEK PROGRAM TAKES THE LEARNINGS LEARNINGS FROM TRADITIONAL FOUNDATION-LEVEL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THE ICBA PREPARES NEW AND SEASONED BUSINESS OWNERS FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOCUSED ON IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES AND UNDERSTANDING THEIR UNIQUE BUSINESS FINANCIALS (STARTUP COSTS, PROJECTIONS, AND CAPITAL SOURCES). LAUNCHING AND LEADING A BUSINESS CAN BE LONELY SO WE INTENTIONALLY BUILT IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ORGANICALLY GROW THEIR PEER NETWORK AND SUPPORT TEAM-FROM STAFF TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

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 May 2020.

    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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