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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2902167

BFF OMAHA INC

Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68104

Financials

$661K$426K2023$407K$528K2024$496K$494K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BFF OMAHA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$496,454$494,427$2,027$427,582$65,137$362,445
December 31, 2024990$407,215$527,556-$120,341$398,090$43,639$354,451
December 31, 2023990$661,449$426,181$235,268$538,970$65,767$473,203
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$345,748
of which government grants
$93,124
Membership dues
$11,656
Program service revenue
$140,116
Investment income
$1,785
Net income from fundraising events
$8,805
Other revenue
$8,805

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,378
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$190,205
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,000
Occupancy
$74,749
Travel
$49
Depreciation
$4,996
Program services (functional)
$361,220
Management and general (functional)
$74,268
Fundraising (functional)
$58,939

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$398,090
Total assets, end of year
$427,582
Total liabilities, end of year
$65,137
Net assets, end of year
$362,445
Land, buildings and equipment
$49,363
Net assets without donor restrictions
$362,445
Gross receipts
$517,545
Employees
3
Volunteers
75
Year formed
2012
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEX JOCHIMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$60,000
ANNIE BUTLERCREATIVE DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Officer
1$56,000
JOHN-PAUL GURNETTCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Officer
1$54,000
ANG BENNETTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA BOHNENKAMPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAKAYLA HARRIEDEIA CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH CAVANAGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHELBY AUDISSEDUCATION CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
ORIA SIMONINIADVOCACY CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB HOFFMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEX JOCHIMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,000
ANNIE BUTLERCREATIVE DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Officer
1$50,000
JOHN-PAUL GURNETTCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Officer
1$50,000
MAKAYLA HARRIEDEIA CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$2,600
ANG BENNETTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$273
ERIN FOLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA HILLIARPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH CAVANAGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHELBY AUDISSEDUCATION CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
ORIA SIMONINIADVOCACY CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB HOFFMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEX JOCHIMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,000
MAKAYLA HARRIEDEIA CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$5,034
ANG BENNETTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$1,890
ANNIE BUTLERADVOCACY CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN FOLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA HILLIARPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH CAVANAGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHELBY AUDISSEDUCATION CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2729 N 62ND ST, OMAHA, NE 68104-4024
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO BOX 4902, Omaha NE 68104
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ALEX JOCHIM, 2729 N 62ND ST, OMAHA, NE 68104
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
ALEX JOCHIM, 3136 N 58TH ST, Omaha NE 68132
Signed the 990
ALEX JOCHIM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(402) 203-5488
Return prepared by
HAYES & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS ENGAGEMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A CULMINATION OF ALL PROGRAMMING, FIRST FRIDAY BRINGS BENSON BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER OVER ARTS ENGAGEMENT ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, YEAR-ROUND. FIRST FRIDAY ALSO ENCOMPASSES BFF'S ON-STREET ARTIST MARKETS, PROJECTIONS, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL (AUGUST.)
    Expenses $96,388 · revenue $30,064
  • PETSHOP IS A SHARED CREATIVE SPACE IN BENSON, HOUSING AFFORDABLE ARTIST STUDIOS, COMMUNITY GALLERIES, EVENT SPACE, OFFICES, AND IS HOME TO BFF'S HEADQUARTERS.
    Expenses $97,902 · revenue $34,309
  • EDUCATION PROGRAMMING ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, FROM ART CLASSES HELD AT TRUDY'S TO EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, AND ZINE PUBLISHING CENTERED AROUND EMERGING ARTISTS AND TEENAGERS. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT (K-12) PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMMING UTILIZING THE ARTS, ENGAGING AREA YOUTH, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS.
    Expenses $75,223 · revenue $27,953
  • BFF'S GREEN TEAM AIMS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES THROUGH PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. CENTERED IN BENSON, THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS,LANDSCAPING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, PUBLIC ART PROJECTS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVES.
    Expenses $14,999 · revenue $1,500
  • MAMO GALLERY (PRONOUNCED "MAY-MOH") IS A SEMI-TRAILER-TURNED-GALLERY THAT TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE REGION MARCH-NOVEMBER, PARTNERING WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOSTS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMING, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, AND IMMERSIVE INSTALLATIONS.
    Expenses $6,981 · revenue $200
  • BENSON CREATIVE DISTRICT'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE CREATIVITY AND THE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN THE HISTORIC BENSON COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO ELEVATE ARTISTS, AMPLIFY BENSON'S CREATIVE SPIRIT, AND SERVE AS A HUB FOR CREATIVE ENTERPRISE AND EXPRESSION IN THE MIDWEST.
    Expenses $31,682 · revenue $29,405
  • BFF GALLERY IS A COLLABORATIVE OFFICE, STUDIO SPACE, AND GALLERY, REPRESENTING BFF OMAHA'S HEADQUARTERS AND OFFICIAL "FIRST STOP" DURING MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS. THE GALLERY IS CURATED BY ANG BENNETT AND SEEKS COLLABORATIONS VIA SELECTED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND ARTISTS THAT ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION, INCLUSION, OPPORTUNITY, AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
    Expenses $38,045 · revenue $16,685

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2902167
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$427,582
Income (IRS master file)
$517,545

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$496,454$494,427$427,582XML
990December 2024$407,215$527,556$398,090IRS
990December 2023$661,449$426,181$538,970XML
990December 2022$358,951$294,055$126,779IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: ALEX JOCHIM
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-2902167).

Questions about BFF OMAHA INC

What is the EIN of BFF OMAHA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BFF OMAHA INC is 47-2902167.
Is BFF OMAHA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BFF OMAHA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BFF OMAHA INC 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 BFF OMAHA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BFF OMAHA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BFF OMAHA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALEX JOCHIM.
Who are the officers and directors of BFF OMAHA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (ALEX JOCHIM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BFF OMAHA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $496,454, expenses of $494,427 and total assets of $427,582 at year end.

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