Nonprofit · EIN 36-3301526
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,262,455 | $6,830,829 | $2,431,626 | $46,978,686 | $520,214 | $46,458,472 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,862,247 | $7,458,250 | $403,997 | $43,443,935 | $673,295 | $42,770,640 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,559,467 | $6,911,841 | $2,647,626 | $38,758,018 | $678,360 | $38,079,658 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,744,546
- Program service revenue
- $3,578,332
- Investment income
- $1,914,778
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $882,361
- Other revenue
- $24,799
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,248,715
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,450
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,545,208
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,985,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,969
- Accounting fees
- $94,725
- Occupancy
- $80,273
- Travel
- $73,311
- Depreciation
- $9,123
- Program services (functional)
- $5,361,155
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,469,674
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,443,935
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,978,686
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $520,214
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,458,472
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,068
- Publicly traded securities
- $39,635,073
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,382,148
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,076,324
- Gross receipts
- $11,930,142
- Employees
- 177
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT RAY | SUPERINTENDENT/TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $344,071 |
| TOBA COHEN-DUNNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $137,450 | $0 |
| KARI O'NEILL POTTS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARA OHR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES FREEEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK NERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANA REYES SANCHEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RODRIQUEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI KASCHKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH STATION | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE POEHLING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAVONNA HOLMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC WESTMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT RAY | SUPERINTENDENT/TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $524,987 | $46,844 |
| TOBA COHEN-DUNNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $110,068 | $0 | $6,000 |
| KARI O'NEILL POTTS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARA OHR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES FREEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ART BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK NERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HOCHSTEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RODRIQUEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI KASCHKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH STATION | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE POEHLING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY CASADY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL LOGAN | SUPERINTENDENT/TREASURER THRU 7/2023 Officer | 4 | $0 | $487,837 | $42,675 |
| MATT RAY | INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT/TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $306,145 | $39,665 |
| TOBA COHEN-DUNNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,106 | $0 | $6,000 |
| SUSAN AGUILERA-ROBLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI O'NEILL POTTS | VICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN COLVIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER KINKEAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ART BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK NERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HOCHSTEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WILLIAMS | MEMBER THRU 3/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI KASCHKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH STATION | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SETTLEMYER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CAMPBELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY CASADY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARA OHR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9802 NICHOLAS ST STE 395, OMAHA, NE 68114-2168
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TOBA COHEN-DUNNING, 9802 NICHOLAS STREET 395, OMAHA, NE 68114
- Signed the 990
- TOBA COHEN-DUNNING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 502-3032
- Return prepared by
- BLACKMAN & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS TO ENRICH STUDENTS' LIVES BY FUNDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE HOPE, OPEN DOORS, AND HELP STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
Program accomplishments
- KIDS CLUB IS A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING OMAHA PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.THE MISSION OF KIDS CLUB IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN IN A SAFE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS ARE GREETED EACH DAY BY QUALIFIED CHILD CARE SPECIALISTS WHO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, OUTDOOR GAMES, STORYTELLING, MUSIC AND DRAMA.Expenses $1,913,984 · grants $189,099 · revenue $3,603,131
- TEACHER AWARDS AND CLASSROOM GRANT PROJECTS ARE FUNDED DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION AND PROVIDE A CATALYST FOR RAISING TEACHER MORALE BY PROVIDING A RESOURCE FOR DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES.MANY OF THESE PROJECTS HAVE LATER BECOME PART OF THE SCHOOL'S REGULAR CURRICULUM. THROUGH THESE PROJECTS, AWARDS, AND PROGRAMS, THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUSTAIN THIS COMMUNITY'S TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.Expenses $2,982,635 · grants $595,080
- THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS MANY DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS OF THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.Expenses $464,536 · grants $464,536
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3301526
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,978,686
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,930,142
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $9,262,455 | $6,830,829 | $46,978,686 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $7,862,247 | $7,458,250 | $43,443,935 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $9,559,467 | $6,911,841 | $38,758,018 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $14,038,900 | $8,909,590 | $34,788,373 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | $4,424,300 | $17,834,925 | $29,343,281 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3301526).
Questions about OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 36-3301526.
- Is OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names TOBA COHEN-DUNNING.
- Who are the officers and directors of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,262,455, expenses of $6,830,829 and total assets of $46,978,686 at year end.
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