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Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative

EIN 85-1969858 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
90
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$170,736, president

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (3)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE TRAUMA-INFORMED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PROVIDES 24 TOTAL BEDS FOR YOUTH AGES 12-18. THREE LIVING SUITES PROVIDE A SAFE, THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR 8 YOUTH, EACH WITH THEIR OWN ROOM. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM USES A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS INCLUDING TARGET AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TO HELP ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY YOUTH WITH HISTORICAL TRAUMA, BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT NEEDS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR A YOUTH IS 6-12 MONTHS.
  2. $699,356 spent. IN-HOME SERVICES BEGIN ON DAY ONE OF A YOUTH'S ADMISSION. THROUGHOUT THE YOUTH'S STAY, FAMILIES AND OTHERS IN A SUPPORT ROLE MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH THROUGH FREQUENT COMMUNICATION AND VISITS BOTH AT THE FACILITY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SPECIALLY TRAINED IN-HOME SERVICES STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO CREATE A TRANSITION PLAN, ENSURING FAMILY READINESS AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES ARE IN PLACE FOR A YOUTH'S SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION HOME. RADIUS STAFF CONTINUE TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES DURING AND AFTER THEIR RESIDENTIAL STAY.
  3. $624,395 spent. RADIUS OPERATES AN INTERIM-PROGRAM SCHOOL UNDER RULE 18 BY THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ALL YOUTH LIVING AT RADIUS ATTEND SCHOOL WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IN ONE OF THREE CLASSROOMS WITH NO MORE THAN 8 STUDENTS. RADIUS TEACHERS UTILIZE AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR YOUTH FACING SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES. THROUGH PERSONALIZED EDUCATION PLANS, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO RECOVER CREDITS TRANSFERABLE TO THEIR HOME SCHOOLS.

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 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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