OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOBA COHEN-DUNNING

Phone

4025023032

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.5M left a modest 5% surplus.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,579,206 Revenue: $3,267,349

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,741,965 Revenue: $0

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $479,675 Revenue: $0

THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS MANY DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS OF THE OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,778,268

Program Service Revenue $3,267,349

Investment Income $1,816,630

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,862,247

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,494,337

Salaries & Benefits $2,523,994

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,800,846

Other Expenses $3,439,919

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,458,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,862,247	$9,559,467	-0.2%
Expenses	$7,458,250	$6,911,841	+0.1%
Net Income	$403,997	$2,647,626	-0.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

151

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$687,899

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KARI O'NEILL POTTS	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE CAMPBELL	VICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE CHA	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARA OHR	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES FREEMAN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ART BROWN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK NERO	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC HOCHSTEIN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER RODRIQUEZ	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI KASCHKE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH STATION	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCOS MORA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA SHAPIRO	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE POEHLING	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY CASADY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT RAY	SUPERINTENDENT/TREASURER	4.00	Officer	$0	$46,844	$571,831
TOBA COHEN-DUNNING	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$110,068	$6,000	$116,068

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$7,862,247	$7,458,250	$43,443,935	$403,997
2023	$9,559,467	$6,911,841	$38,758,018	$2,647,626
2022	$14,038,900	$8,909,590	$34,788,373	$5,129,310
2021	$8,451,839	$4,635,189	$37,386,550	$3,816,650
2020	$4,424,300	$17,834,925	$29,343,281	$-13,410,625
2019	$25,215,020	$40,780,481	$42,245,525	$-15,565,461
2018	$35,123,596	$32,397,422	$54,042,662	$2,726,174