Omaha ForUs

What Omaha ForUs does

Omaha ForUs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit LGBTQ+ community center headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, serving eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Founded and opened in 2023, it operates from a single physical location at 742 N 109th Court and delivers a portfolio of free direct services including affirming clinical counseling (therapy and peer support groups), a Pride Pantry providing shelf-stable food to 300 households monthly, a clothing closet, affirming provider referrals, and the Proud Horizons youth program for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 13-18. The center is positioned as the first inclusive, sober space dedicated to LGBTQ+ people in the Omaha metro and serves approximately 355+ people per month and 4,360+ in 2025 to date.

The organization runs on a donation-based revenue model with all programs and services provided free of charge to community members. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships and giving, philanthropic foundation grants, and government funding from the City of Omaha, Douglas County, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, supplemented by branded merchandise sales through Bonfire. Its technology infrastructure is minimal and mission-appropriate: a community center operations platform and the Bloomerang volunteer management system. There are no paid products or commercial pricing tiers.

Omaha ForUs's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on a network of 18+ co-located and referral partner organizations (including Heartland Family Service, PFLAG Omaha, OutNebraska, Heartland Pride, and CenterLink) to drive awareness and referrals. Programming, events, and word-of-mouth serve as the primary discovery mechanisms. The organization is led by Founding Executive Director JohnCarl and governed by a Board of Directors with an active Guild and committee structure; headcount is reported at 11-15 staff and contractors.

Name

Omaha ForUs

Legal name

Omaha ForUs

Website

https://omahaforus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Omaha ForUs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit LGBTQ+ community center in Omaha, Nebraska, providing free affirming clinical counseling, food and clothing pantries, youth programs, and support groups to LGBTQ+ individuals and families across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Community Center Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ community center
• Community support services
• Mental health counseling
• Youth support programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual donations: Direct monetary contributions from individuals through secure online donation form or check payments
2. Corporate sponsorships and giving: Corporate partners support through program sponsorship, fundraising drives, and group volunteering
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of Omaha ForUs branded merchandise through Bonfire online platform
4. Volunteer contributions: Uncompensated volunteer labor supporting center operations and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omaha ForUs is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ community center operating from a single physical location in Omaha, Nebraska, providing free direct services including affirming clinical counseling, peer support groups, a clothing closet, food and hygiene pantries, and youth programs for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The center opened in 2023 and serves as the first inclusive, sober space dedicated to LGBTQ+ people in the Omaha metro.

Product overview

Omaha ForUs is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ community center offering a portfolio of integrated services under one roof. The core offerings include Mental Health Programs (therapy and support groups), the Best Life Mental Wellness Toolkit (crisis resources), Community Support Programs (food pantry, clothing closet, provider referrals), Proud Horizons Youth Programs for ages 13-18, and Events/Support Groups. The organization also provides co-location space for community partners. As the first inclusive, sober space dedicated to LGBTQ+ people in the Omaha metro serving eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, the center opened in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,360+ people served in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heartland Family ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner co-located at Omaha ForUs. CEO John Jeanetta quoted supporting trauma-informed and culturally intelligent care for LGBTQ+ people and families. Provides programming and services at the center.
• PFLAG OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization serving the center. Part of co-location model for building, organizing, and serving LGBTQ+ community.
• OutNebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ advocacy organization partner co-located at Omaha ForUs for collaborative community programming.
• Access PeriodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner collaborating with Omaha ForUs for programs and events.
• Nebraska AIDS ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIV/AIDS service organization partner collaborating with Omaha ForUs for community support.
• Heartland PridecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Pride organization partner co-located at Omaha ForUs for LGBTQ+ programming.
• LGBT TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology organization supporting LGBTQ+ communities, partner for programs and events.
• Douglas County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health department partner providing support and resources for LGBTQ+ community health initiatives.
• Women's Center for AdvancementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner collaborating with Omaha ForUs for community support programs.
• Omaha Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partner providing resources and programming collaboration.
• CenterLinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational LGBTQ+ center network member providing resources, support, and affiliation for community centers.
• Trans StitchinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-focused craft and community organization partner for programming.
• Sirum - EC InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare surplus organization partner for community health resources.
• Camp OutpostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamping and outdoor organization partner for youth programming.
• Omaha Girls RockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education nonprofit partner collaborating on youth programs.
• The Rose TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts theater partner for cultural programming.
• Youth LGBTQ+ organizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious youth-focused LGBTQ+ organizations co-located or partnering for comprehensive youth programming and support.
• ACLU of NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil liberties organization supporting LGBTQ+ rights and advocacy. Nonprofit and government supporter category.
• GLSEN OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization working to create safe schools for LGBTQ+ students. Nonprofit supporter.
• Metropolitan Community Church of OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+-affirming faith community partner.
• Children's NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing resources and referrals for youth.
• City of Omaha, NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing municipal support and resources. Major government supporter.
• Douglas County, NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing health department collaboration and support.
• U.S. Centers for Disease ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal health agency partner providing public health resources and support.
• United Way of the MidlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor philanthropic supporter providing funding and resources for community programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers: National umbrella network of 270+ LGBTQ+ community centers, of which Omaha ForUs is a member. Comparable because it represents the federated model Omaha ForUs is plugged into and benchmarks against for direct-service community center operations.
• PFLAG National: National LGBTQ+ family and ally organization with local chapters (including PFLAG Omaha, a core partner of Omaha ForUs). Comparable as a community-support and education provider for LGBTQ+ individuals and families, though focused on family/ally engagement rather than direct clinical services.
• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ+ youth crisis and mental health organization. Comparable because Omaha ForUs operates Proud Horizons youth programming and mental health support groups targeting the same youth population, though Trevor Project focuses on crisis intervention nationally.
• GLSEN: National LGBTQ+ education organization with a local Omaha chapter (GLSEN Omaha is a partner of Omaha ForUs). Comparable as a youth-focused LGBTQ+ advocacy and safe-schools provider whose mission overlaps with Omaha ForUs's Proud Horizons youth programs.

Direct peers

• Center on Halsted (Chicago): Chicago's LGBTQ+ community center offering mental health, youth programs, support groups, and community services under one roof. Directly comparable as a multi-service Midwest LGBTQ+ community center with co-located partner organizations.
• OutNebraska: Nebraska statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization co-located at Omaha ForUs. Directly comparable as a regional LGBTQ+ advocacy and community-services provider sharing facilities, staff support, and programming with the center.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-based human services nonprofit co-located at Omaha ForUs and providing LGBTQ+ programming. Directly comparable as a co-located social-services partner offering counseling and family support to overlapping community members.
• Heartland Pride: Regional Omaha LGBTQ+ Pride organization co-located at Omaha ForUs. Directly comparable as a regional LGBTQ+ programming and events provider sharing the same physical space and community base.
• Nebraska AIDS Project: Nebraska-based HIV/AIDS service organization that is a partner of Omaha ForUs. Comparable as a regional nonprofit providing affirming health services and community support to the same LGBTQ+ population in eastern Nebraska.

Regional players

• PROMO Missouri: Missouri statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization offering community programs, resources, and advocacy. Comparable as a neighboring Midwest LGBTQ+ community-services provider, though operating in a different state than Omaha ForUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OmahaForUs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omahaforus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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