Program areas at Omaha Public Schools Foundation
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'Schools'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.
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation administers many different scholarships for graduating seniors of the Omaha Public Schools.
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 nuturing 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.
Who funds Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Omaha Public Schools Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Cheryl Logan | Superintendent and Treasurer | $0 | 2022-08-31 |
| Toba Cohen-Dunning | Executive Director | $107,106 | 2023-07-07 |
| Kari Potts | Board Member | $0 | 2024-05-01 |
| Herman Colvin | Secretary | $0 | 2022-08-31 |
| Gema Simmons | President | $0 | 2022-08-31 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Omaha Public Schools Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,303,729 | $5,317,982 | 56.1% |
| Program services | $3,055,910 | $1,301,309 | 134.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $920,108 | $797,608 | 15.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,759,153 | $1,071,244 | 64.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-36,304 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $14,038,900 | $8,451,839 | 66.1% |
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|---|
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| Rush Copley Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Aurora, IL | $4,362,129 |
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| Van Wert County Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Van Wert, OH | $4,303,175 |
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| Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation (PVPEF) | 501(c)(3) | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $4,006,165 |
| The Community Foundation of Frederick County | 501(c)(3) | Frederick, MD | $29,735,655 |
Data update history
May 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $75,250 from The Lozier Foundation December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Peter Kiewit Foundation August 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3861 Farnam St
- Omaha, NE 68131
- Metro area
- Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
- County
- Douglas County, NE
- Website URL
- opsfpossible.org/Â
- Phone
- (402) 502-3032
- Facebook page
- OmahaSchoolsFoundationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @omahaschoolsfdnÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3301526
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1984
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T30: Public Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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