NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC

EIN: 471348136 501(c)(3) Education

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$12,051,491
Total Expenses
$5,825,161
Total Assets
$18,850,194
Net Assets
$18,850,194
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
SUSAN TOOHEY
Phone
4029911444
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 519% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.2M, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY INSTRUCTION THAT DEMONSTRATES ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY. NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY IS COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS AND BRIDGING LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,887,865

NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY OPENED ITS DOORS TO 100 KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN AUGUST OF 2015. ADDING A GRADE EACH YEAR, THE SCHOOL IS NOW AT ITS FULL COMPLEMENT OF GRADES K-5 WITH 225...

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NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY OPENED ITS DOORS TO 100 KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN AUGUST OF 2015. ADDING A GRADE EACH YEAR, THE SCHOOL IS NOW AT ITS FULL COMPLEMENT OF GRADES K-5 WITH 225 SCHOLARS. 85% OF THE SCHOLARS CAME FROM WITHIN 1.5 MILES OF THE SCHOOL. WITH A HIGH POPULATION OF FAMILIES WHO QUALIFIED THROUGH DIRECT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CEP (COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM) FEDERAL FOOD REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS AWARDED TO SCHOOLS WHO HAVE AT LEAST 85% OF THE POPULATION THAT WOULD QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH. THE RACIAL MAKE-UP OF THE SCHOOL IS 97% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 1% CAUCASIAN, AND 2% HISPANIC AND ASIAN.THE FIVE INITIATIVES THAT MAKE NELSON MANDELA UNIQUE ARE: 1) SPALDING READING, 2) MINDFULNESS, 3) RECESS EVERY 90 MINUTES, 4) ALL SCHOLARS PLAY VIOLIN, AND 5) YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL. A CLIMATE SURVEY ISSUED TO ALL SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES REFLECTED A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE AND APPROVAL OF THE UNIQUE INITIATIVES. PARENTS DO NOT PAY TUITION FOR THEIR SCHOLAR TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL, BUT ARE REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER. AT THIS TIME THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,058,509

THE NELSON MANDELA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ECDC) OPENED IN MARCH OF 2019 WITH 32 CHILDREN. IN AUGUST OF 2019, THE ECDC WELCOMED 64 SCHOLARS AND HAS KEPT THAT ENROLLMENT CONSISTENT. THERE...

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THE NELSON MANDELA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ECDC) OPENED IN MARCH OF 2019 WITH 32 CHILDREN. IN AUGUST OF 2019, THE ECDC WELCOMED 64 SCHOLARS AND HAS KEPT THAT ENROLLMENT CONSISTENT. THERE IS NO TUITION CHARGE, AND FAMILIES MUST ENGAGE 35 HOURS A YEAR AT SCHOOL. THE ECDC IS LICENSED AND USES THE HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM. THE ECDC HAS ATTAINED STEP FOUR ON THE STEP UP TO QUALITY EVALUATION.NELSON MANDELA ECDC IS DESIGNED TO BE A CATALYST THAT HELPS CHILDREN REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. COMMITTED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, NELSON MANDELA ECDC HAS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ALIGN FUTURE SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES TO STAY ENGAGED IN LEARNING AND GROWING. THE ECDC PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS. THE CENTER HAS A YEAR-ROUND, FULL-DAY SCHEDULE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,975,296
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $76,195
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $12,051,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $254,783
Salaries & Benefits $3,399,533
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,946,374
Other Expenses $2,170,845
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,825,161

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,051,491 $1,945,866 +5.2%
Expenses $5,825,161 $5,206,671 +0.1%
Net Income $6,226,330 $-3,260,805 -2.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
64
Volunteers
320

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
$278,405
Total Directors
7
$278,405
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN R TOOHEY SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $36,926 $278,405
NICOLE LOOPER ECDC DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$110,400 $18,976 $129,376
GENEVIVE CORE PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$112,636 $6,758 $119,394
DIANNE S LOZIER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCOTT VICE PRESIDENT THRU 07/24 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRE BRASHEAR SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN MULLER TREASURER 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JANICE GARNETT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT A BRAUN JR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE FOSTER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $12,051,491 $5,825,161 $18,850,194 $6,226,330
2023 $1,945,866 $5,206,671 $12,623,864 $-3,260,805
2022 $3,288,159 $5,020,160 $15,884,669 $-1,732,001
2021 $5,936,753 $4,369,725 $17,701,843 $1,567,028
2020 $5,347,240 $4,771,076 $16,215,164 $576,164
2019 $6,428,288 $4,941,471 $15,519,074 $1,486,817
2018 $2,309,999 $3,398,081 $13,995,423 $-1,088,082
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