Nonprofit · EIN 47-0633685
GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,643,101 | $4,765,127 | $3,877,974 | $9,717,532 | $1,324,034 | $8,393,498 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,730,673 | $5,726,589 | $4,084 | $5,933,509 | $1,417,985 | $4,515,524 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,899,314
- Program service revenue
- $492,846
- Investment income
- $259,537
- Net rental income
- $2,000
- Other revenue
- $991,404
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $108,125
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,257,372
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,257,372
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $865,448
- Travel
- $41,337
- Program services (functional)
- $4,695,839
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,933,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,717,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,324,034
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,393,498
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,609
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,385,783
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,007,715
- Gross receipts
- $8,643,101
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATH MELLO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22 | $0 | $459,629 | $30,588 |
| ANNE BRANIGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $226,111 | $21,167 |
| PETE THOMPSON | SVP, OPERATIONS & RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,892 | $0 | $20,940 |
| MARK NORMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,227 | $0 | $17,001 |
| AUDRA SCHAWANG | SVP, FINANCE Officer | 18 | $0 | $155,014 | $10,820 |
| CARMEN TAPIO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WHITED | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETA JEFFREY | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22 | $0 | $349,067 | $21,104 |
| ANNE BRANIGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $216,990 | $21,403 |
| PETE THOMPSON | SVP, OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,885 | $0 | $22,952 |
| AUDRA SCHAWANG | SVP, FINANCE Officer | 18 | $0 | $147,999 | $11,167 |
| WINSLEY DURAND | VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER SER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,586 | $0 | $11,578 |
| MARK NORMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,479 | $0 | $9,104 |
| HEATH MELLO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22 | $0 | $153,075 | $173 |
| TIM BURKE | INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22 | $0 | $148,000 | $0 |
| CHAD MARES | SENIOR DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,038 | $0 | $3,178 |
| CARMEN TAPIO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GRANDFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 808 CONAGRA DR STE 400, OMAHA, NE 68102-5025
- In care of
- % AUDRA SCHAWANG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATH MELLO, 808 CONAGRA DR STE 400, OMAHA, NE 68102
- Signed the 990
- AUDRA SCHAWANG, CFO
- Phone
- (402) 978-7944
- Return prepared by
- HAYES & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
TO INCREASE BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA.
Program accomplishments
- 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
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0633685
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,717,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,643,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,643,101 | $4,765,127 | $9,717,532 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,730,673 | $5,726,589 | $5,933,509 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,514,245 | $6,044,056 | $5,307,272 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 47-0633685).
Questions about GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION is 47-0633685.
- Is GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER 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 GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATH MELLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,643,101, expenses of $4,765,127 and total assets of $9,717,532 at year end.
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