Christian Heritage / Christian Heritage Children's Home 
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Summary
Christian Heritage offers a wholistic, Christ-centered approach to caring for children from hard places in Nebraska.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian Heritage
14880 Old Cheney Road
Walton, NE 68461
Website: chne.org
Phone: 402-421-5437
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 470632613
CEO/President: James Pruch
Chairman: LeAnne Andersen
Board size: 5
Founder: Gregg & Lisa Nicklas
Ruling year: 1981
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2008
Purpose
We exist to see the Gospel redeem the most broken families. We believe the power of a loving community changes everything. God's people are the answer.
Vision: To see every child flourish in the face of adversity and trauma.
Mission statement
Christian Heritage's mission is to change the future of child welfare in Nebraska by mobilizing a Gospel-centered community to support vulnerable children and families.
Statement of faith
We believe these statements are a true representation of sound doctrine taught in the scriptures
and as such we are committed to them as believers in Christ.
GOD
Is a holy, loving, true, and personal. God is sovereign, perfect, infinite, and eternal. We believe God is the creator of the world and has revealed Himself in three distinct persons-the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17; 28:18-19; Galatians 4:6)
Enters into a spiritual relationship with those individuals who accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who repent of their sin, who receive Jesus as the Lord of their lives, and relinquish their lives to obedient service to God. We believe God forgives sin and answers prayer. (Romans 3:24-26; 1 John 3:2-3)
God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:31)
JESUS
Was born of a virgin, lived and died on earth and was resurrected from the grave. We also believe in the second coming of Christ. (Matthew 1:20-23; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
THE BIBLE
Is the word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, written by men, and composed and recorded without error in the original writings. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)
HUMANITY
God created man in His image-perfect and free from sin, created for fellowship and the purpose of glorifying and fulfilling the will of God. (Genesis 1:27; 1 John 1:3)
Through Satan's deception and man's disobedience, sin came into being (sin being defined as the personal, voluntary act of disobedience to the revealed will of God). (Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 3:23; 5:12, 21)
Salvation by faith. Salvation is a gift of God, as is eternal life, granted by His grace. (Romans 3:24-25; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
CHURCH
Personal involvement in a local church is important. The assembling together is imperative for worship and fellowship to glorify God and build members in their faith by instruction in the Word of God. It is through the Church that the gospel should be communicated to the world. (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:23-25)
Articles
| 1/30/2026 | Creation Research Institute, No Longer Bound Rise in Financial Efficiency, Donor Confidence |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1038 of 1420 | 44 of 58 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1175 of 1420 | 45 of 58 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 820 of 1420 | 41 of 58 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 685 of 1421 | 27 of 58 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $91,000 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 32% | 82% | 87% | 116% | 32% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 7% | 14% | 10% | 11% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 67% | 23% | 17% | 11% | 10% | 17% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 8% | 11% | 9% | 11% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 33% | 77% | 83% | 89% | 90% | 83% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 75% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 92% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 90% | 124% | 106% | 105% | 98% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 68% | 101% | 88% | 89% | 91% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 10% | -24% | -6% | -5% | 2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 9% | -20% | -5% | -4% | 1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 17% | 8% | 8% | 5% | 2% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.96 | 0.84 | 0.76 | 0.77 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.74 | 1.65 | 1.82 | 1.66 | 1.90 | 1.93 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 1.29 | 1.75 | 1.39 | 1.45 | 1.49 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.12 | 11.21 | 9.02 | 12.04 | 9.04 | 9.25 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 8.49 | 6.11 | 7.92 | 7.34 | 7.20 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 6% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 111% | 121% | 97% | 113% | 123% | 122% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $334,417 | $58,999 | $634,767 | $283,721 | $526,882 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $293,277 | $288,013 | $283,342 | $356,368 | $333,837 |
| Short-term investments | $2,039,519 | $1,889,044 | $1,925,442 | $2,084,417 | $1,830,534 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,667,213 | $2,236,056 | $2,843,551 | $2,724,506 | $2,691,253 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $12,803 | $12,307 | $16,273 | $15,377 |
| Fixed assets | $1,690,260 | $1,761,614 | $1,850,714 | $2,448,581 | $2,494,992 |
| Other long-term assets | $42,705 | $55,228 | $9,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,732,965 | $1,829,645 | $1,872,771 | $2,464,854 | $2,510,369 |
| Total assets | $4,400,178 | $4,065,701 | $4,716,322 | $5,189,360 | $5,201,622 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $237,943 | $248,020 | $236,220 | $301,236 | $291,049 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $237,943 | $248,020 | $236,220 | $301,236 | $291,049 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,341 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $23,412 | $28,978 | $1,200 | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $23,412 | $28,978 | $1,200 | $1,700 | $43,541 |
| Total liabilities | $261,355 | $276,998 | $237,420 | $302,936 | $334,590 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,079,208 | $3,748,703 | $4,452,762 | $4,828,807 | $4,813,254 |
| With donor restrictions | $59,615 | $40,000 | $26,140 | $57,617 | $53,778 |
| Net assets | $4,138,823 | $3,788,703 | $4,478,902 | $4,886,424 | $4,867,032 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $856,246 | $523,227 | $415,290 | $361,111 | $680,667 |
| Program service revenue | $2,733,305 | $2,550,184 | $2,962,313 | $3,297,322 | $3,399,103 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $209,937 | $60,819 | $341,513 | ($14,847) | ($21,560) |
| Other revenue | $875 | $3,854 | $6,025 | $122,161 | $8,950 |
| Total other revenue | $2,944,117 | $2,614,857 | $3,309,851 | $3,404,636 | $3,386,493 |
| Total revenue | $3,800,363 | $3,138,084 | $3,725,141 | $3,765,747 | $4,067,160 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $2,581,671 | $3,167,958 | $3,277,070 | $3,347,171 | $3,684,458 |
| Management and general | $577,573 | $309,868 | $312,465 | $198,717 | $98,675 |
| Fundraising | $272,807 | $427,997 | $362,158 | $417,107 | $218,739 |
| Total expenses | $3,432,051 | $3,905,823 | $3,951,693 | $3,962,995 | $4,001,872 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $368,312 | ($767,739) | ($226,552) | ($197,248) | $65,288 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $368,312 | ($767,739) | ($226,552) | ($197,248) | $65,288 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Roy Baldwin | President | $107,093 |
| Brian Rader | Secretary/Treasurer | $83,589 |
| James M Pruch | Vice President | $76,904 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 10/5/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
1980- Gregg & Lisa Nicklas (co-founders) become licensed foster parents
1981- Christian Heritage opened its first children's home for boys
1985- Opening of the first home for girls
1987- Began recruiting and training foster parents
2007- Launching of Family Outreach and Destination...Dad (Beyond Prison)
2013- Initiated the Safe Families Program in Omaha and Lincoln
2018- Launched CarePortal in the Southeast Service Area & reframed Safe Families into Families Together
2020- In response to the global pandemic- began the HOPE WINS campaign to meet tangible needs in our community