Omaha Better Birth Project

What it reported doing in 2025

Our community outreach and support program provided essential baby and postpartum supplies to more than 150 low-income and teen families. Through this program, we distributed items such as strollers, Pack 'n Plays, car seats, diapers, wipes, baby carriers, bottles, and hygiene kits to more than one hundred families in need. These items are more than just products, they are tools that support safety, bonding, and daily care during a critical time in a family's life. For many parents, especially teen and first-time parents, receiving these essentials brought peace of mind and allowed them to focus on nurturing their babies. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, we were able to meet the growing demand for supplies and respond quickly to urgent needs. These supplies helped bridge gaps in access, especially for families without reliable transportation or stable housing. In every package we deliver, we aim to provide not just material goods, but also a message: you are not alone, and your community cares about you and your baby. Additionally, we hosted our annual Community Baby Shower, a joyful and empowering event to celebrate expectant and new parents in our community. The event brought together 50 families for a day filled with connection, learning, and support. Attendees participated in interactive education sessions on maternal mental health & breastfeeding. In addition to learning opportunities, families received essential baby items including strollers, baby gates, diaper bags full of goodies, and more. Community organizations were onsite to connect parents with local resources such as health services, housing support, and early childhood programs. Most importantly, the event offered a chance for parents to come together, build community, and feel honored during this important chapter of their lives. We are grateful to our volunteers, donors, and partners who helped make this celebration possible. Lastly, we participated in several community events, sharing resources, supplies, and educational information to families across the Omaha community.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 58.6%; rating input score 59
• Program expense ratio: 93.5%; rating input score 94
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 90.9%; rating input score 91; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 3%; rating input score 3; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 37.3%; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.14; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 16.9%; rating input score 21; 21st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: 24.5% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 15.1% per year; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings