Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $2,141,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INCREASE BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ALSO REFERRED TO AS PROSPER OMAHA, THE CURRENT 5-YEAR STRATEGY/CAMPAIGN, OR GREATER OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, A PROGRAM NAME THAT REFLECTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION, FROM START-UPS TO FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, AND MINORITY OWNED AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES. SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FOCUS INCLUDES AGRIBUSINESS, MILITARY AND DEFENSE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOGISTICS AND LIFE SCIENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE INCENTIVES AND TRAINING, AVAILABLE SITESAND BUILDINGS, AND DEMOGRAPHIC, WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DATA. ANOTHER FOCUS HAS BEEN HELPING BUSINESSES WORK THROUGH THEIR TALENT AND WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND OFFERING NEW PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS THOSE AREAS.


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEADERS WHO WILL STRENGTHEN AND TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ON UP TO SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES. TOPICS THAT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS COVER INCLUDE COMMUNITY TRUSTEESHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLES, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, INCLUSIVITY, COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS ITS PROBLEMS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO LOOK AT WAYS THEY CAN MAKE AN IMPACT AND GET INVOLVED. THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS LEADERS, POLITICIANS AND CIVIC LEADERS TO GAIN INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCE AND GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY.


EVENTS - FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP BY CELEBRATING THE PAST AND SHAPING THE FUTURE. THE PAST IS HONORED BY RECOGNIZING LEADERS THAT HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR BUSINESS AND CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS. THE FUTURE IS SHAPED BY GIVING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER, ATTEND THOUGHT-PROVIDING SESSIONS WITH TOPICS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUSINESS ETHICS, INCLUSIVITY, ETC. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP INTO FUTURE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mickey Anderson
Chairman
$0
Carmen Tapio
Vice President
$0
Steve Grandfield
Treasurer
$0
David Brown
President & CEO
$0
Anne Branigan
Secretary
$0
Veta Jeffrey
President & CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,903,118
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,903,118
Total Program Service Revenue$899,948
Investment income $14,396
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $35,189
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$265,216
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,514,245

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation has awarded $106,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES OF OMAHA INC

PURPOSE: CWS SPONSOSHIP

$10,000

ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF AMERICA

PURPOSE: FINTECH FOLLOWSHIP GRANT

$6,000

POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$60,000

ADVANCE SOUTHWEST IOWA CORPORATION

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN COUNCIL, AN INCUBATOR FOR FOOD STARTUPS (IOWA WEST FDTN PASS THROUGH GRANT)

$30,000
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