Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc
TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A STRONG AND VIBRANT OMAHA JEWISH COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT JEWS IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD.
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Mission
To build and sustain a strong and vibrant omaha jewish community and to support jews in israel and around the world.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1935, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish Federation of Omaha Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Omaha, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1935 and has been operating for 91 years. Its EIN is 470384659. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 470384659. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc is located in Omaha, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1935 and has been active for 91 years. Its registered address is 333 South 132nd Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome to the world of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, find out the latest in Jewish Omaha and see the Federation in action. Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1935.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470384659, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 88 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1935
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc
- What is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc?
- Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Omaha, United States. Welcome to the world of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, find out the latest in Jewish Omaha and see the Federation in action.
- When was Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc founded?
- Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc was founded in 1935.
- Who leads Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc?
- Robert Goldberg serves as CEO.
- Where is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc located?
- Headquartered in Omaha, NE, United States.
- What is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc trustworthy?
- Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470384659.
- What is Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc's website?
- https://www.jewishomaha.org