EIN 36-3301526

Omaha Public Schools Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
145
City
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation supports the education mission of the Omaha Public School District by enriching students' lives through funding learning experiences that inspire hope, open doors, and help students achieve their dreams. The Foundation directly funds teacher awards and classroom grant projects, providing a catalyst for raising teacher morale and developing innovative instructional practices. Additionally, kids club is a before and after school program administered by the Foundation to provide high-quality care for children in a safe, nurturing environment.
Total revenues
$9,559,467
2023
Total expenses
$6,911,841
2023
Total assets
$38,758,018
2023
Num. employees
145
2023

Program areas at Omaha Public Schools Foundation

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.
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation administers many different scholarships for graduating seniors of the Omaha Public Schools.
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.

Who funds Omaha Public Schools Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationGrant Agreement To Omaha Public Schools Foundation for 2021$702,175
Peter Kiewit FoundationTo Provide Capital Support for the Miller Park Pavilion Expansion and Remodel.$500,000
Common Sense MediaIn Support of CSM'S Reimagining Learning for the Digital Age in Omaha Program$317,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Omaha Public Schools Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cheryl LoganSuperintendent and Treasurer$0
Toba Cohen-DunningExecutive Director$107,106
Kari PottsBoard Member$0
Susan Aguilera-RoblesPresident$0
Herman ColvinSecretary$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Omaha Public Schools Foundation

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,156,546
Program services$3,170,864
Investment income and dividends$1,503,565
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$713,845
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,647
Total revenues$9,559,467

Form 990s for Omaha Public Schools Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-07-07990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082023-06-05990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation
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
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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/ 
Phone
(402) 502-3032
Facebook page
OmahaSchoolsFoundation 
Twitter profile
@omahaschoolsfdn 
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
Central organization
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