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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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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Metropolitan Entertainment &

MECA brings world-class events to Omaha at CHI Health Center, The River Front, and Charles Schwab Field—explore our venues!

Founded
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Metropolitan 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
729

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Roger D••••
PRESIDENT/CEO

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Shelli Herman and Associates Assists of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority with CEO Search - Hunt Sca
Dec 2025
huntscanlon.com
The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Retains Shelli Herman and Associates to Find New CEO - Hunt Scanlo
Jul 2025
huntscanlon.com
Form filed
$101.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Omaha's Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority is getting ready for a busy summer - KETV
Apr 2024
www.ketv.com
Form filed
$164.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$136.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Weekend Forum: Kristyna Engdahl, Director of Communications for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (M
Mar 2022
www.kios.org
Form filed
$95.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$59.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$46.0M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$42.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$43.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$41.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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