Metropolitan Entertainment &
93% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Metropolitan Entertainment & is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 1997, with $101,579,850 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68102 EIN 91-1846837 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$101.6M
▼ 38.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$93.7M
Net assets
$58.5M
Employees
729
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $13 to raise $100
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. For Metropolitan Entertainment &: 93% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 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 Metropolitan Entertainment &: 7 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Metropolitan Entertainment &: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Metropolitan Entertainment &: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Meca's mission is to relieve the burdens of government through management and operation of government owned convention, sports and entertainment facilities located in omaha, nebraska. meca manages and operates chi health center center omaha, charles schwab field omaha, and the riverfront.
Contact & location
- Address
- 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68102
- City
- Omaha
- State
- Nebraska
- Subcategory
- Economic Development
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41.9M (FY2013) to $101.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $75.9MNet assets $58.5M
Operating margin
7.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$134.4M
Total liabilities
$75.9M
Net assets
$58.5M
Salaries & benefits
$11.0M
12% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,579,850▼38.3% | $93,717,655▼41.6% | $58,506,837▲16.5% | $134,449,166▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,605,242▲21.0% | $160,558,751▲20.2% | $50,217,079▲9.5% | $147,657,024▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $136,073,148▲42.6% | $133,542,829▲48.4% | $45,852,765▲5.0% | $161,980,538▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $95,451,675▲55.3% | $89,998,974▲40.1% | $43,680,844▲13.9% | $158,635,208▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,472,145▲3.3% | $64,246,779▲10.8% | $38,343,253▼6.6% | $138,045,641▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $59,480,923▲29.2% | $57,961,430▲32.7% | $41,055,174▲4.2% | $136,376,828▲86.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,020,616▲7.2% | $43,673,894▲5.7% | $39,399,015▲6.1% | $73,022,421▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,924,501▼0.4% | $41,301,874▼0.4% | $37,122,797▲4.6% | $69,393,316▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,111,985▲5.1% | $41,475,176▲1.7% | $35,493,428▲4.8% | $64,284,128▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,004,945▼2.0% | $40,766,721▼1.4% | $33,856,619▲0.7% | $56,937,070▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,856,799 | $41,337,477▲0.9% | $33,618,395▲1.6% | $55,086,826▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,970,547▼1.5% | $33,099,073▲6.3% | $54,110,574▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,609,556▲4.5% | $31,143,371▲4.0% | $59,914,362▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,835,331▲50.9% | $29,949,666▲1.5% | $58,146,054▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $26,390,924 | $29,495,183 | $48,510,080 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Roger Dixon — $612,102 (0.65% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Dixon | President/ceo | 55 | $612,102 |
| Tom O'gorman | Vp Corporate Sales & | 45 | $322,172 |
| Kevin Raymond | Vp Operations & It | 45 | $276,265 |
| Diane Mills | Cfo | 45 | $252,202 |
| Katherine Bassett-raymond | Vp Parks | 45 | $200,560 |
| Denise Niebrugge | Vp Convention Sales & Marketing | 45 | $161,246 |
| Ben Gray | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Diane Duren | Chairwoman | 5 | — |
| Jay Noddle | Vice Chairman | 5 | — |
| Robert Freeman | Assistant Secretary | 5 | — |
| Susie Buffett | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Tom Kelley | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Infrastructure Co | Construction | $34,055,556 |
| Levy Premium Food Services LP | Food Service | $8,074,211 |
| Kiewit Building Group Inc | Construction | $3,145,249 |
| Agtac Services LLC | Security | $3,072,048 |
| Dlr Group Inc | Design | $2,965,372 |
Grants received · $686K total
2 grants to Metropolitan Entertainment & totaling $686K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammel Family Foundation | Community improvement, capacity bui | 2020 | $10,913 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | General support | 2017 | $674,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Metropolitan Entertainment & a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Metropolitan Entertainment & is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1846837, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Metropolitan Entertainment &'s EIN?
- Metropolitan Entertainment &'s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1846837.
- How much revenue does Metropolitan Entertainment & report?
- Metropolitan Entertainment & reported $101,579,850 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Metropolitan Entertainment &'s spending goes to programs?
- Metropolitan Entertainment & spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Metropolitan Entertainment & have?
- CharityIndex grades Metropolitan Entertainment & A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Metropolitan Entertainment &'s highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Metropolitan Entertainment &'s latest Form 990 is $612,102, paid to Roger Dixon (President/ceo).
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Data for Metropolitan Entertainment & (EIN 91-1846837) 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.