The Nebraska Medical Center
99% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Nebraska Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 1999, with $2,303,519,624 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
988145 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE, 68198 EIN 91-1858433 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.3B
▲ 10.6% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.2B
Net assets
$1.4B
Employees
11,319
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $3 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 The Nebraska Medical Center: 99% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +6% 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 The Nebraska Medical Center: 8 mo reserves · +6% 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 The Nebraska Medical Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 The Nebraska Medical Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The nebraska medical center (tnmc)'s mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care.
What they do
Heart and vascular service line the nebraska medical center (tnmc) provides a wide range of cardiovascular services from diet counseling to surgical procedures and rehabilitation to patients from the surrounding region. tnmc has grown into one of the busiest centers in the country for ventricular assist device operations. tnmc has been successful in recruiting physicians and has the only heart failure specialist in the region, and the only heart failure program certified by the joint commission in the state of nebraska. in 2016, tnmc began a lung transplant program, and in december 2017, tnmc performed the state's first heart and lung transplant. in the year ended june 30, 2024, tnmc performed 11 lung transplants. the congestive heart failure program and acute myocardial infarction program each received the gold seal of approval certification from the american heart association. this program is certified by the joint commission, and these services are the only nationally certified programs of their kind in the state of nebraska. the chest pain center has received full chest pain center accreditation from the society of chest pain centers. tnmc has been recognized for service excellence under the j.d. power and associates distinguished hospital program. tnmc has the only joint commission certified destination therapy program in the state and is the only hospital in the region performing adult heart transplants and implanting total artificial hearts. in the year ended june 30, 2024, 850 open heart surgeries were performed, including 38 heart transplants.
Neurological sciences service line the core services include precise diagnosis and treatment of stroke and vascular disease, movement and memory disorders, multiple sclerosis, brain and spinal tumors, spine as well as epilepsy. the epilepsy center is the only level four center in the region and treats patients from the state of nebraska and surrounding region. the nebraska medical center (tnmc) has one of the few magnetoencephalography (meg) scanners and trained meg scientists in the region. the meg can detect brain activity in much greater detail and with more accuracy than previous methods and advances patient care and research opportunities. in july 2018, tnmc opened the twin creek health center, a dedicated neurological sciences ambulatory clinic in bellevue, ne. tnmc has earned the american heart association/american stroke association's get with the guidelines stroke gold plus achievement award. get with the guidelines is a hospital-based, quality-improvement program designed to ensure hospitals consistently care for cardiac and stroke patients following the most up-to-date guidelines and recommendations. tnmc also hosts the only young adult stroke support group to address the emotion and physical challenges of recovering from stroke.
Fy24 with a history dating back to 1869, tnmc was formed with the merging of bishop clarkson memorial hospital and university hospital. in july 2016, unmc physicians outpatient clinics became part of the organization. tnmc continues to attract patients from the region and around the world. tnmc is a tertiary/quaternary academic medical center. it is the largest health care facility in the state with more than 10,000 employees and over 1,400 physicians practicing in all major specialties and sub-specialties. in addtion to key services in cardiology, oncology, transplant and neurology, tnmc offers comprehensive care in women's services for obstetrics and gynecology, as well as pediatric services, orthopedics, rheumatology, and pulmonary care. in addition, tnmc has one of the region's largest hyperbaric medicine programs. tnmc is the most esteemed academic health systems in the region, with 809 licensed beds at its two hospitals, nebraska medical center and bellevue medical center. tnmc also operates 40 specialty and primary care clinics in omaha and surrounding areas. tnmc has one of the few biocontainment units in the united states equipped
Contact & location
- Address
- 988145 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE, 68198
- City
- Omaha
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $902.8M (FY2013) to $2.3B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $895.8MNet assets $1.4B
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3B
Total liabilities
$895.8M
Net assets
$1.4B
Salaries & benefits
$725.1M
33% of expenses
Board members
10
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,303,519,624▲10.6% | $2,175,372,006▲6.6% | $1,411,584,916▲12.2% | $2,307,371,034▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,083,654,888▲12.3% | $2,040,013,770▲12.3% | $1,257,889,661▲3.5% | $2,488,651,093▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,855,915,359▲0.2% | $1,816,568,422▲8.2% | $1,214,776,794▲1.8% | $1,993,427,448▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,852,667,162▲13.7% | $1,679,369,633▲6.3% | $1,192,759,140▲17.1% | $2,150,779,133▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,630,133,077▲8.8% | $1,579,927,000▲8.6% | $1,018,521,411▲6.7% | $2,200,629,584▲45.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,498,883,249▲11.7% | $1,455,315,963▲13.4% | $954,357,110▲9.2% | $1,518,041,391▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,341,572,191▲7.8% | $1,283,126,721▲7.0% | $874,055,819▲7.9% | $1,438,973,391▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,245,036,099▲4.2% | $1,199,365,699▲7.9% | $810,080,482▲6.5% | $1,353,923,786▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,195,257,142▲15.6% | $1,111,788,499▲13.7% | $760,659,656▲12.4% | $1,215,063,449▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,033,885,843▲14.5% | $977,538,983▲12.0% | $676,942,591▲8.4% | $976,519,787▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $902,846,724 | $872,485,584▲14.9% | $624,695,993▲6.9% | $875,768,799▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $759,318,812▼5.4% | $584,215,896▲5.4% | $837,949,195▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $802,668,135▲2.4% | $554,484,888▲2.3% | $797,174,434▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $783,896,469▼0.9% | $541,763,899▲6.9% | $751,131,232▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $790,966,166 | $506,820,113 | $731,070,671 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: James Linder Md — $2,697,433 (0.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Linder Md | Ceo | 44 | $2,697,433 |
| Michael A Ash Md | President & Coo | 45 | $1,035,175 |
| Stephanie Daubert | Cfo | 45 | $1,007,706 |
| Harris A Frankel Md | Chief Medical Officer | 45 | $985,342 |
| Anna Cramer | Chief Legal Officer & Chief People Officer | 45 | $766,296 |
| Frank Venuto | Chief Human Capital Officer (end 01/2024) | 45 | $676,378 |
| Suzanne Nuss Phd | Chief Nursing Officer | 45 | $610,498 |
| Scott Raymond | Information Technology Vp | 30 | $578,192 |
| Julie Lazure | Acute Care/path Svcs Vp | 55 | $577,824 |
| Thomas C Macy | Amb Clinics/clinical Prog Vp | 55 | $514,902 |
| Matthew E Pospisil | Periop Svs/bellevue Vp | 54 | $509,087 |
| Kyle Skiermont Pharmd | Pharmd Vp | 55 | $489,936 |
| Jennifer L Brown Md | Staff Physician-primary | 55 | $420,781 |
| Bryce Brackle | Vp Finance | 45 | $410,674 |
| Frank S Lococo | Corp Marketing & Comm Vp | 55 | $409,374 |
| Brian T Fay Md | Staff Physician-primary | 55 | $389,871 |
| Isaac J Berg Md | Staff Physician-primary | 55 | $388,603 |
| Tammy Winterboer Pharmd | Quality, Effectiveness, & Exp Vp | 55 | $385,525 |
| Jennifer Bartholomew | Facilities Management Vp | 55 | $381,070 |
| Kelly Vaughn | Chief Nursing Officer (beg 03/2024) | 45 | $347,546 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Focusone Solutions LLC | Healthcare Staffing Agency | $37,404,327 |
| Prolink Healthcare LLC | Healthcare Staffing Agency | $23,856,337 |
| Vmware LLC | It Services | $7,010,238 |
| Vaya Workforce Solutions LLC | Healthcare Staffing Agency | $5,862,004 |
| Oneneck It Solutions LLC | It Services | $2,916,795 |
Grants received · $19.8M total
52 grants to The Nebraska Medical Center totaling $19.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Atherosclerotic cv disease initiative | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Monthly grant fy25 | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Clarkson Regional Health Services Inc | General support | 2023 | $2,617,591 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Aortic stenosis initiative | 2023 | $205,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Annual grant payment fy24 center of excellence/research | 2023 | $33,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $8,750 |
| Clarkson Regional Health Services Inc | General support | 2022 | $1,352,980 |
| Unmc Science Research Fund | Program support | 2022 | $948,444 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research | 2022 | $129,266 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Atherosclerotic cvd lipid initiative | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Annual grant payment fy23 center of excellence/research | 2022 | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research | 2021 | $931,342 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Annual grant payment fy22 center of excellence/research | 2021 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $315.8M in FY2023
37 grants totaling $315.8M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Nebraska Medical Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unmc Physicians | General support | $185,574,563 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | General support | $106,741,842 |
| Clarkson College | General support | $14,599,125 |
| Clarkson Regional Health Services Inc | General support | $8,000,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation | General support | $103,250 |
| Justice For Our Neighbors Nebraska | General support | $93,750 |
| No More Empty Pots | General support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $47,500 |
| Chicano Awareness Center Inc | General support | $47,500 |
| University of Iowa | General support | $39,463 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $36,609 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | General support | $33,744 |
| Hope Medical Outreach Coalition | General support | $30,000 |
| The Durham Museum | General support | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Nebraska Medical Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Nebraska Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1858433, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Nebraska Medical Center's EIN?
- The Nebraska Medical Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1858433.
- How much revenue does The Nebraska Medical Center report?
- The Nebraska Medical Center reported $2,303,519,624 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Nebraska Medical Center's spending goes to programs?
- The Nebraska Medical Center spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Nebraska Medical Center have?
- CharityIndex grades The Nebraska Medical Center A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Nebraska Medical Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Nebraska Medical Center's latest Form 990 is $2,697,433, paid to James Linder Md (Ceo).
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Data for The Nebraska Medical Center (EIN 91-1858433) 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.