Metropolitan Entertainment &
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 …
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MECA brings world-class events to Omaha at CHI Health Center, The River Front, and Charles Schwab Field—explore our venues!
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Metropolitan Entertainment & has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMetropolitan Entertainment & is a registered community development nonprofit based in Omaha, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 911846837. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $102M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Metropolitan Entertainment &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911846837. 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.
Metropolitan Entertainment & has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Metropolitan Entertainment & is located in Omaha, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 455 N 10th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Metropolitan Entertainment & has $102M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Metropolitan Entertainment & is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $102M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Metropolitan Entertainment &. 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, Metropolitan Entertainment & 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
MECA brings world-class events to Omaha at CHI Health Center, The River Front, and Charles Schwab Field—explore our venues! Metropolitan Entertainment & is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $102M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Metropolitan Entertainment & are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Metropolitan Entertainment & is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911846837, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT & 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Shelli Herman and Associates Assists of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority with CEO Search - Hunt Scanlon Media
The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Retains Shelli Herman and Associates to Find New CEO - Hunt Scanlon Media
Omaha's Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority is getting ready for a busy summer - KETV
Weekend Forum: Kristyna Engdahl, Director of Communications for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) - 91.5 KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Metropolitan Entertainment &
- What is Metropolitan Entertainment &?
- Metropolitan Entertainment & is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Omaha, United States. MECA brings world-class events to Omaha at CHI Health Center, The River Front, and Charles Schwab Field—explore our venues!
- When was Metropolitan Entertainment & founded?
- Metropolitan Entertainment & was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Metropolitan Entertainment &?
- Roger Dixon serves as PRESIDENT/CEO.
- Where is Metropolitan Entertainment & located?
- Headquartered in Omaha, NE, United States.
- What is Metropolitan Entertainment &'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Metropolitan Entertainment & trustworthy?
- Metropolitan Entertainment & has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Metropolitan Entertainment &'s registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911846837.
- What is Metropolitan Entertainment &'s website?
- https://www.omahameca.com