Nelson Mandela Elementary School Inc, operating under the name Nelson Mandela Elementary, is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Nelson Mandela Elementary employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nelson Mandela Elementary 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 12/2023, Nelson Mandela Elementary generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE TUITION-FREE PRIVATE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan R Toohey Superintendent/director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dianne S Lozier President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Scott Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kermit A Brashear III Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert A Braun Jr Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Janice Garnett Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Fbg Service Corporation Janitorial Services | 12/30/23 | $158,724 |
Omaha Conservatory Of Music Music Lessons | 12/30/23 | $114,062 |
Kids Can Community Center Child Care Services | 12/30/23 | $106,968 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $264,888 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,520,638 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,785,526 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $160,316 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,945,866 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,475,732 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,980 |
Other employee benefits | $348,256 |
Payroll taxes | $164,151 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,393 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,095 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $934 |
Fees for services: Other | $248,358 |
Advertising and promotion | $294 |
Office expenses | $74,904 |
Information technology | $31,721 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $471,523 |
Travel | $9,560 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $268,046 |
Insurance | $39,942 |
All other expenses | $31,502 |
Total functional expenses | $5,206,671 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,444 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,098,424 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,722 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,395,856 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,418 |
Total assets | $12,623,864 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $12,623,864 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,623,864 |