Make-A-Wish Of Nebraska is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Make-A-Wish Of Nebraska employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make-A-Wish Of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Make-A-Wish Of Nebraska generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTING WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES AND RELATED EXPENDITURES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Ketcham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Brad Ewerth Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Brian Pierce Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kelly Hillman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Carrie Weber Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mike Abramson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $89,539 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,669,531 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $599,372 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,759,070 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $249,267 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$59,503 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $917,789 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,872,823 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,757,398 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,958 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,592 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $719,460 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $133,752 | 
| Payroll taxes | $69,518 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,503 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,993 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $12,833 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $38,646 | 
| Office expenses | $47,893 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $175,892 | 
| Travel | $21,614 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,311 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,227 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,775,481 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,452,170 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $142,850 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $71,358 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,542 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $75,839 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,860,036 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $581,035 | 
| Total assets | $13,259,830 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,442 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $48,590 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $629,305 | 
| Total liabilities | $807,337 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,008,398 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $444,095 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,259,830 |