MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA INC (EIN 470671096) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIGETTE YOUNG

Phone

4023338999

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.

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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 $4,398,416

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $533,666

Other Revenue $795,039

TOTAL REVENUE $5,727,121

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,165,624

Salaries & Benefits $1,194,346

Fundraising Expenses $601,383

Program Expenses $4,208,512

Other Expenses $905,708

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,265,678

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,727,121	$3,872,823	+0.5%
Expenses	$5,265,678	$3,775,481	+0.4%
Net Income	$461,443	$97,342	+3.7%

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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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

350

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

$243,097

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRAD EWERTH	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY HILLMAN	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN PIERCE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYLA HANSEN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN KETCHAM	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE ABRAMSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON BLUMENTHAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY BYRNE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN BECKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEB FENTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY ENGLISH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA JANSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAHUL JALALI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYCE JUEDES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDI KIRKWOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY PAYNE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN PETERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICO MARASCO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE TIESO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIGETTE YOUNG	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$226,512	$16,585	$243,097
LINDA HOGREFE	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$127,699	$14,425	$142,124

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	$5,727,121	$5,265,678	$14,573,325	$461,443
2023	$3,872,823	$3,775,481	$13,259,830	$97,342
2022	$5,132,627	$3,308,967	$12,202,850	$1,823,660
2021	$4,872,862	$3,193,212	$12,142,091	$1,679,650
2020	$2,669,250	$2,492,301	$9,337,815	$176,949
2019	$3,516,809	$2,925,168	$8,660,720	$591,641
2018	$3,027,118	$3,051,596	$8,221,345	$-24,478

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA INC