Make-a-wish of Nebraska
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 1985, with $5,727,121 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1005 S 107th Ave Ste 102, Omaha, NE, 68114 EIN 47-0671096 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.7M
▲ 47.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.3M
Net assets
$13.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Make-a-wish of Nebraska— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Make-a-wish of Nebraska: 32 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Make-a-wish of Nebraska— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Make-a-wish of Nebraska: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.1M (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $712KNet assets $13.9M
Operating margin
8.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.6M
Total liabilities
$712K
Net assets
$13.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,727,121▲47.9% | $5,265,678▲39.5% | $13,861,650▲11.3% | $14,573,325▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,872,823▼24.5% | $3,775,481▲14.1% | $12,452,493▲4.9% | $13,259,830▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,132,627▲5.3% | $3,308,967▲3.6% | $11,866,842▼0.1% | $12,202,850▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,872,862▲82.6% | $3,193,212▲28.1% | $11,883,547▲32.3% | $12,142,091▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,669,250▼24.1% | $2,492,301▼14.8% | $8,981,834▲5.7% | $9,337,815▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,516,809▲16.2% | $2,925,168▼4.1% | $8,500,228▲16.1% | $8,660,720▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,027,118▼23.1% | $3,051,596▲4.3% | $7,320,083▲4.0% | $8,221,345▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,937,490▲27.7% | $2,925,493▲8.0% | $7,041,482▲14.1% | $7,764,804▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,082,593▼5.3% | $2,708,827▲3.7% | $6,172,483▲8.1% | $6,980,035▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,256,038▼19.9% | $2,612,594▲3.1% | $5,707,841▲8.6% | $6,259,511▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,062,521 | $2,534,371▲17.6% | $5,253,848▲50.4% | $6,009,031▲53.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,154,678▲9.2% | $3,492,695▲33.7% | $3,922,463▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,972,635 | $2,612,474 | $3,068,265 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.0M total
80 grants to Make-a-wish of Nebraska totaling $4.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $17,455 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $13,567 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $11,307 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,865 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $313,412 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $34,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $26,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $24,456 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $7,048 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2022 | $279,850 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish of Nebraska a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0671096, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish of Nebraska's EIN?
- Make-a-wish of Nebraska's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0671096.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish of Nebraska report?
- Make-a-wish of Nebraska reported $5,727,121 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish of Nebraska have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish of Nebraska B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish of Nebraska (EIN 47-0671096) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.