EIN 47-2902167

BFF Omaha

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
BFF Omaha is dedicated to building community through arts engagement. It brings together Benson businesses, artists, and community members on the first Friday of each month, year-round for a culmination of all programming. This event also includes BFF's on-street artist markets and projections. In addition, it supports LGBTQIA2S+ artists and performers within BFF programming through paid opportunities, professional development, community partnerships, and other resources.
Also known as...
Benson First Friday
Total revenues
$661,449
2023
Total expenses
$426,181
2023
Total assets
$538,970
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at BFF Omaha

A culmination of all programming, first friday brings benson businesses, artists, and community members together over arts engagement on the first friday of each month, year-round. First friday also encompasses BFF's on-street artist markets, projections, youth engagement, and special events such as the new american arts festival (august.)
BFF's green team aims to promote environmentally sustainable practices through providing resources and opportunities for the community. Centered in benson, the program consists of neighborhood cleanups,landscaping, community events, public art projects, education, and other beautification initiatives
Petshop is a shared creative space in benson, housing affordable artist studios, community galleries, event space, offices, and is home to BFF's headquarters.
Mamo gallery (pronounced "may-moh") is a semi-trailer-turned-gallery that travels throughout the region march-november, partnering with various communities and organizations, and hosts interdisciplinary programming, artist residencies, and immersive installations.
BFF gallery is a collaborative office, studio space, and gallery, representing BFF Omaha's headquarters and official "first stop" during monthly first friday art walks. The gallery is curated by ang bennett and seeks collaborations via selected community partnerships and artists that advocate for education, inclusion, opportunity, and unique experiences.

Who funds BFF Omaha

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Sherwood Foundation2023 Operating Grant$40,000
Planned Parenthood Advocates of NebraskaCollaborative Communications$35,000
Weitz Family FoundationGeneral Operating$20,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at BFF Omaha

NameTitleCompensation
Alex JochimExecutive Director$44,000

Financials for BFF Omaha

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$589,830
Program services$16,538
Investment income and dividends$1,134
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$46,092
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$7,855
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$661,449

Form 990s for BFF Omaha

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-05-15990EZView PDF
2020-122022-04-15990EZView PDF
2019-122020-12-17990EZView PDF

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Weitz Family Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Peter Kiewit Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Weitz Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2729 N 62nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
Metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
County
Douglas County, NE
Website URL
bffomaha.org/ 
Phone
(402) 203-5488
IRS details
EIN
47-2902167
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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