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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$8,643,101
Total expenses
$4,765,127
Contributions and grants received
$6,899,314
Grants paid
$108,125
Program service revenue
$492,846
Investment income
$259,537
Other revenue
$991,404
Total assets, end of year
$9,717,532
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,324,034
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$8,393,498
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,695,839
Management and general expenses
$69,288
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,695,839

Program services were 98.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $6,899,314

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SERVICE CONTRACTS

    total $370,283 · excluded $370,283

  • 2b · Program service revenue: TUITION

    total $122,563 · excluded $122,563

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $259,537 · excluded $259,537

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $2,000

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $2,000

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $2,000 · excluded $2,000

  • 11a · Other revenue: SPONSORSHIP

    total $643,850 · excluded $643,850

  • 11b · Other revenue: INCOME FROM DINNERS,PUBLICATIONS.

    total $315,685 · excluded $315,685

  • 11c · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $28,870 · excluded $28,870

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $999 · excluded $999

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $989,404

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $108,125 · program services $108,125

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,257,372 · program services $2,257,372

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $527,478 · program services $500,528 · management and general $26,950

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $156,246 · program services $156,246

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $47,849 · program services $31,002 · management and general $16,847

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $865,448 · program services $842,070 · management and general $23,378

  • 17 · Travel

    total $41,337 · program services $41,337

  • 24a · Other expenses: EVENTS

    total $421,047 · program services $421,047

  • 24b · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $119,966 · program services $119,966

  • 24c · Other expenses: MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT

    total $114,280 · program services $114,280

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTTIONS

    total $100,041 · program services $97,928 · management and general $2,113

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $5,938 · program services $5,938

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $473,272 · end of year $568,491

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,008,309 · end of year $3,777,531

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,165,932 · end of year $5,007,715

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $117,138 · end of year $171,622

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $59,683 · end of year $37,361

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $44,227

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $24,618

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $20,115 · end of year $19,609

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $89,060 · end of year $135,203

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $276,717 · end of year $164,788

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $117,465 · end of year $122,090

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $3,090 · end of year $1,424

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,020,713 · end of year $1,035,732

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,349,592 · end of year $3,385,783

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,165,932 · end of year $5,007,715

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO INCREASE BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA.

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ALSO REFERRED TO AS PROSPER OMAHA, THE CURRENT STRATEGY/CAMPAIGN, OR GREATER OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, A PROGRAM NAME THAT REFLECTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION, FROM START-UPS TO FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, AND MINORITY OWNED AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES. SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FOCUS INCLUDES AGRIBUSINESS, MILITARY AND DEFENSE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOGISTICS AND LIFE SCIENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE INCENTIVES AND TRAINING, AVAILABLE SITESAND BUILDINGS, AND DEMOGRAPHIC, WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DATA. ANOTHER FOCUS HAS BEEN HELPING BUSINESSES WORK THROUGH THEIR TALENT AND WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND OFFERING NEW PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS THOSE AREAS.

    Expenses $3,865,994 · Grants $108,125 · Revenue $370,283

  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEADERS WHO WILL STRENGTHEN AND TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ON UP TO SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES. TOPICS THAT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS COVER INCLUDE COMMUNITY TRUSTEESHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLES, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, INCLUSIVITY, COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS ITS PROBLEMS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO LOOK AT WAYS THEY CAN MAKE AN IMPACT AND GET INVOLVED. THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS LEADERS, POLITICIANS AND CIVIC LEADERS TO GAIN INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCE AND GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $244,296 · Revenue $122,563

  • EVENTS - FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP BY CELEBRATING THE PAST AND SHAPING THE FUTURE. THE PAST IS HONORED BY RECOGNIZING LEADERS THAT HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR BUSINESS AND CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS. THE FUTURE IS SHAPED BY GIVING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER, ATTEND THOUGHT-PROVIDING SESSIONS WITH TOPICS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUSINESS ETHICS, INCLUSIVITY, ETC. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP INTO FUTURE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

    Expenses $585,549

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • CARMEN TAPIO

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DAVID COTA

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BETH WHITED

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • HEATH MELLO

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $490,217
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $459,629
    Other
    $30,588
    Hours/week
    22 + 18 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $364,449 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $75,000 related
    Other
    $0 + $20,180 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,588 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $0 + $490,217 related

  • ANNE BRANIGAN

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $247,278
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $226,111
    Other
    $21,167
    Hours/week
    12 + 28 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $218,019 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $2,500 related
    Other
    $0 + $5,592 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $6,876 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $14,291 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $247,278 related

  • AUDRA SCHAWANG

    SVP, FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $165,834
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $155,014
    Other
    $10,820
    Hours/week
    18 + 22 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $152,238 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $2,500 related
    Other
    $0 + $276 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $4,675 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $6,145 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $165,834 related

  • MARK NORMAN

    VICE PRESIDENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $167,228
    From this org
    $150,227
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,001
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,795
    Bonus
    $640
    Other
    $792
    Deferred
    $4,697
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,304
    Filer's total
    $167,228

  • PETE THOMPSON

    SVP, OPERATIONS & RESEARCH

    Total calculated
    $167,832
    From this org
    $146,892
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,940
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $144,116
    Bonus
    $2,500
    Other
    $276
    Deferred
    $4,675
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,265
    Filer's total
    $167,832

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4A
VETA JEFFERY

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
28 October 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202533019349302028

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