Omaha Home For Boys

What Omaha Home For Boys does

Omaha Home For Boys (OHB) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1920 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It delivers a continuum of care for high-school-age boys, young adults ages 16-26, families, and clinical-services clients referred primarily through Nebraska juvenile probation districts 2-12, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and St. Francis. Core programs include Inspiration Hill Residential Living, Jacobs' Place Transitional Living, Branching Out Independent Living, Supportive Community Living, Crisis Stabilization, a Reporting Program, Family Support, and Clinical Services & Counseling. The organization reports serving more than 1,100 youth, young adults, children, and families annually and operates from a multi-site Omaha footprint spanning a main campus at 4343 N. 52nd Street, the Branching Out/Supportive Community Living offices at 919 N. 48th Street, Cooper Farm at 8502 Mormon Bridge Rd., and the Launchpad Home Project donation center on campus operated with Partnership 4 Hope.

The service platform is delivered through on-site residential infrastructure (private and shared living spaces), an on-campus OHB School operating year-round with small class sizes and 1-on-1 instruction, a clinical counseling team providing trauma-focused individual, group, and family therapy, and workforce-readiness offerings including the Skilled Trades Program (woodworking, plumbing, electrical, automotive, welding, custom printing, livestock), Printed with Purpose, and the Valley View 4-H Club. No proprietary technology platforms or AI systems are described; the technology footprint is operational (Information Technology Director role) rather than product-led. The organization holds COA accreditation, BBB Accredited Nonprofit status, GuideStar verification, and a Charity Navigator rating, signaling compliance with youth-services standards required by government referral partners.

OHB's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue mix: donations and charitable giving (one-time, recurring monthly, stocks/bonds/mutual funds, cryptocurrency, charitable lead trusts, donor-advised funds, gifts of livestock/grain, planned giving) are the primary funding source; program service fees contribute via sliding-scale fees for Supportive Community Living and an 80%-fee-rebate structure for Jacobs' Place participants who successfully complete the program; and special events and sponsorships (Fair Deal Open golf tournament, Imagine annual gala, Dismal River Club tournament) generate ancillary revenue. Distribution is referral-led through government and nonprofit channels, with self-enrollment and private referrals accepted for select programs such as Jacobs' Place and Clinical Services. The organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and led by a five-C-suite executive team (President/CEO Jeff DeWispelare, COO Brandy Gustoff, CFO Melanie McCain, CDO Kelsey Ridder, CSO Jodi L. Ross).

Name

Omaha Home For Boys

Legal name

Omaha Home for Boys

Website

https://ohb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Omaha Home For Boys is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, delivering a continuum of residential, transitional, independent, clinical, and educational care to more than 1,100 youth, young adults, families, and clinical clients annually via government and community referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Youth residential care
• Foster care services
• Independent living programs
• Behavioral health counseling
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: OHB relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donation options include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, stocks/bonds/mutual funds, cryptocurrency, charitable lead trusts, donor advised funds, gifts of livestock or grain, and planned giving through wills and bequests.
2. Program Service Fees: Some programs charge fees, such as the Supportive Community Living Program which uses a sliding scale for fees and dues. Jacobs' Place program participants have 80% of program fees and dues paid back upon successful completion.
3. Special Events and Sponsorships: Annual fundraising events including the Fair Deal Open golf tournament and Imagine annual gala generate revenue through event registrations, sponsorships, and auction items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Omaha Home For Boys is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization operating a continuum of care for youth, young adults, children, and families. Core offerings include residential living, transitional and independent living programs, on-campus education (OHB School), clinical and behavioral health counseling, crisis stabilization, family support, scholarships, skilled trades training, and supportive community housing in the Omaha, Nebraska area.

Product overview

Omaha Home For Boys operates as a nonprofit youth and family services organization offering an integrated continuum of care through multiple distinct programs. The core programs include: Residential Living for high-school-age boys, Jacobs' Place Transitional Living for ages 17-20, Branching Out Independent Living for ages 16-26, Supportive Community Living for young adults and families, Clinical Services & Counseling, Crisis Stabilization, Reporting Program, and Family Support. These are complemented by support services including the OHB School (on-campus year-round education), OHB Scholarship Program, Launchpad Home Project (donation center for household items), Valley View 4-H Club, Skilled Trades Program, and Printed with Purpose (custom printing). An additional membership option is the OHB Friends Group for community involvement. Together, these programs address education, employment, housing, mental health, life skills, and family functioning for youth, young adults, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Living (Inspiration Hill) A residential group home program serving high school-age boys that provides a safe, stable living environment on the main OHB campus; youth attend OHB School while receiving therapy and support services.
• Jacobs' Place Transitional Living A transitional living program for youth ages 17 to 20 lacking safe housing, education, employment, and independent living skills; residents live in on-campus buildings with private bedrooms and shared common spaces.
• Branching Out Independent Living An independent living program helping young adults ages 16 to 26 develop the skills and confidence to live self-sufficient, productive lives, with a focus on education, employment, and independent living skills.
• Supportive Community Living Offers affordable, safe, temporary living spaces to families and young adults ages 18 to 26 with on-site support services to help advance careers and achieve academic goals.
• Clinical Services & Counseling Provides trauma-focused, strengths-based behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services, including individual, group, and family counseling for individuals ages 14 and older.
• Crisis Stabilization A safe, educational, and therapeutic environment for high-school-age boys removed from their homes due to crisis, allowing them to stabilize before transitioning home or to a lower level of care.
• Reporting Program A structured daily program for teens struggling in their current environment, providing additional support and engagement with a focus on education, community connection, and positive reinforcement.
• Family Support Helps individuals and families strengthen healthy functioning at home and in the community through skill building that supports effective goal setting and achievement.
• OHB School An on-campus school operating year-round that helps students improve academic performance, reduce absenteeism, and move closer to grade-level expectations through small class sizes and 1-on-1 instruction.
• OHB Scholarship Program A scholarship program providing financial assistance to eligible youth for advancing their education or careers, available to current or former OHB program participants.
• Launchpad Home Project A donation center operated by Partnership 4 Hope on the OHB campus where young adults aged out of foster care can shop free of charge for household essentials, furniture, and personal care items.
• Valley View 4-H Club A 4-H program that strengthens youth accountability and responsibility while incorporating classroom skills, with a focus on caring for livestock and showing at local fairs.
• Skilled Trades Program A program launched in 2022 that introduces youth to new career opportunities in the skilled trades, with hands-on learning in woodworking, plumbing, electrical, automotive, welding, custom printing, and livestock.
• Printed with Purpose Introduces youth to the art and business of designing and printing custom merchandise.
• OHB Friends Group A paid membership organization that assists with building awareness and fundraising, helps at community events, and supports special projects throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,100 youth, young adults, children and families served annually

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Partnership 4 HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 4 Hope operates the Launchpad Home Project donation center located on the OHB campus. This donation center allows young adults 25 and under who have aged out of foster care to shop free of charge for household essentials, furniture, and personal care items as they transition to independent living.
• Gregg Young Automotive GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGregg Young Automotive Group is the title sponsor of the Fair Deal Open golf tournament, an annual event held in memory of Ed Young who lived at OHB as a child with his brothers in the 1950s.
• Independent Roofing CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent Roofing Company is the presenting sponsor of Imagine...OHB's Annual Fundraising Event, an evening of inspiration and action supporting youth, young adults, and families served by OHB.
• Oak Hills Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOak Hills Country Club hosts the annual Fair Deal Open golf tournament benefiting OHB.
• The Ackerhurst Dairy FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm serves as the venue for OHB's annual Imagine fundraising event.
• Four Points Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrengthen Sponsor for OHB's Imagine annual fundraising event.
• The Olson GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrengthen Sponsor for OHB's Imagine annual fundraising event.
• 3G CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrengthen Sponsor for OHB's Imagine annual fundraising event.
• Nebraska Probation Districts 2-12coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNebraska juvenile probation districts serve as primary referral sources for OHB's Residential Living, Crisis Stabilization, and Reporting programs. Youth must be referred through probation for these court-ordered services.
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHHS is a primary referral partner providing placement services for foster care youth and family support services. Referrals are submitted through the DHHS Portal.
• St. FrancisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for youth and family services to OHB programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: Also headquartered in Nebraska, Boys Town operates residential youth care, family services, and research-based interventions for at-risk youth and families. It is the closest direct peer to OHB, sharing mission, geography, and continuum-of-care model.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: One of the largest U.S. providers of behavioral health and residential services for youth and adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Comparable to OHB in operating residential programs, clinical services, and education supports for at-risk youth.
• KidsPeace: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, community-based programs, and education for children and adolescents facing trauma, mental health, and behavioral challenges. Direct overlap with OHB's residential living, clinical, and educational offerings.
• Mercy Home for Boys & Girls: Chicago-based nonprofit providing residential care, aftercare, and coaching for youth in crisis, plus family support services. Comparable in offering a residential-to-independent-living continuum supported by donations and volunteer engagement.
• Maryville Academy: Chicago-area nonprofit serving children and families through residential treatment, foster care, education, and family support. Directly comparable to OHB's mix of residential, educational, and family-strengthening programming.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing community-based and residential services, independent living, and family preservation for at-risk youth and families. Directly comparable to OHB's independent living and family support offerings.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse through residential treatment, community outreach, education, and advocacy. Comparable in combining residential care, clinical services, and prevention programming for vulnerable youth.
• Cedars Youth Services: Nebraska-based nonprofit providing residential, transitional living, and family preservation services for at-risk youth. Direct regional peer with overlapping program mix and referral relationships with Nebraska state systems.
• St. Mary's Home for Boys: Oregon-based residential treatment and educational nonprofit for boys ages 9-17, offering therapeutic residential care and on-site schooling. Comparable in serving a male youth residential population with integrated education and therapy.

Regional players

• Nebraska Children's Home Society: Statewide nonprofit serving Nebraska children and families through adoption, pregnancy counseling, and family support services. Comparable mission and geographic overlap with OHB's family-support and youth-serving programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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