OUTLOOK-NEBRASKA INC

EIN: 364348793 501(c)(3) Employment

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$24,705,859
Total Expenses
$22,733,771
Total Assets
$33,994,340
Net Assets
$25,307,991
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
ERIC STUECKRATH
Phone
5313655312
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

OUTLOOK-NEBRASKA INC, founded in 2000, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $24.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $22.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO POSITIVELY IMPACT EVERYONE WHO IS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD HELPING THOSE WE SERVE ACHIEVE INCREASED PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $20,754,852 Revenue: $24,602,568

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS -- OUTLOOK NEBRASKA HAS BUILT A SELF-SUSTAINING BUSINESS MODEL DESIGNED TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN MANUFACTURING AND ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES...

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS -- OUTLOOK NEBRASKA HAS BUILT A SELF-SUSTAINING BUSINESS MODEL DESIGNED TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN MANUFACTURING AND ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES. OUTLOOK NEBRASKA EMPLOYS PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION; ABOUT 52% OF OUR ASSOCIATES HAVE IMPAIRED VISION AND WE ARE THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF THE BLIND IN NEBRASKA. OUTLOOK OPERATES A MANUFACTURING FACILITY THAT PRODUCES TOILET TISSUE AND PAPER TOWELS. MORE THAN 75% OF THE WORKFORCE ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THESE PRODUCTS IS LEGALLY BLIND, QUALIFYING OUR PRODUCTS FOR MANDATORY PREFERENTIAL STATUS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS COMPRISE MOST OF THE REVENUE AND OPERATING EXPENSES IN OUR FINANCIALS, PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY THE COST OF THE RAW MATERIAL.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,841

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ASSIST MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE DEALING WITH VISION LOSS TO LEARN NEW WAYS TO OVERCOME THEIR CHALLENGES, ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS, GAIN ADDITIONAL CONFIDENCE IN THEIR...

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ASSIST MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE DEALING WITH VISION LOSS TO LEARN NEW WAYS TO OVERCOME THEIR CHALLENGES, ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS, GAIN ADDITIONAL CONFIDENCE IN THEIR CAPABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE GREATER PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAMS ALSO HELP AND EXPERIENCE GREATER PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAMS ALSO HELP THE PUBLIC TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. OUTLOOK OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF DONOR-FUNDED PROGRAMS WITHIN THESE CORE FUNCTIONAL THEMES: INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ON ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THE BLIND USE COMPUTERS, SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS, MAGNIFICATION AND BRAILLE DEVICES; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY ADAPTIVE SPORTS SPECIALIST; CULTURAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND CREATE ART; AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CAPABILITIES OF OUR BLIND NEIGHBORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,844
Program Service Revenue $24,254,473
Investment Income $85,447
Other Revenue $348,095
TOTAL REVENUE $24,705,859

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,792,408
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $20,773,693
Other Expenses $20,941,363
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,733,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $24,705,859 $18,757,368 +0.3%
Expenses $22,733,771 $20,195,979 +0.1%
Net Income $1,972,088 $-1,438,611 -2.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
65
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$492,683
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$192,700
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN KNAPP CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH DOVALI TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY MCMARTIN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY BUHRMAN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA FREDRICKSON MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM LARSON MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD LUTHER MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TREINEN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SPANEL MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD SHEETS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50.00
Highest
$158,638 $9,745 $168,383
BLAKE LOHNES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$192,700 $0 $192,700
NANCY KURTENBACH DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 20.00
Officer
$0 $7,525 $164,619
ERIC STUECKRATH CEO 10.00
Officer
$0 $11,598 $328,064
MARK PLUTSCHAK DIRECTOR OF HR 40.00
Highest
$0 $11,918 $142,900
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $24,705,859 $22,733,771 $33,994,340 $1,972,088
2022 $18,757,368 $20,195,979 $33,035,139 $-1,438,611
2021 $17,145,971 $17,480,959 $22,358,099 $-334,988
2020 No data No data $18,783,798 No data
2020 $22,481,784 $22,032,857 $23,943,188 $448,927
2019 $19,412,726 $20,807,739 $32,061,906 $-1,395,013
2018 $19,833,168 $20,057,191 $34,026,396 $-224,023
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