Youth and community nonprofits / Nebraska / Elkhorn

Child day care

Bethany First Steps

A tax-exempt child day care nonprofit with a mailing address in Elkhorn, Nebraska, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2014.

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IRS facts

Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)

Mailing city (IRS): Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022

EIN: 46-3074042

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2014, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $839,664 (tax year ending 2025-06)

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How it compares

The only child care nonprofit in Elkhorn in our directory.

Size: revenue of $839,664 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of the 51 child care nonprofits in Nebraska that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $444,930.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $839,664 compared with child care nonprofits in Nebraska: the middle 80% earn between $115,113 and $1,015,723, the median is $444,930. 10th pct$115Kmedian$445K90th pct$1M This group $840K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Nebraska groups of this type (Child care, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Elkhorn and its county

Douglas County, Nebraska: the Census Bureau estimates about 150,119 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 336 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.2 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Elkhorn

18 licensed child care centers, 11 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

licensed child care center

ALLELUIA! PRESCHOOL owned by LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER

Elkhorn, NE

State record

licensed child care center

BETHANY FIRST STEPS

Elkhorn, NE

State record

licensed child care center

BETHANY PRESCHOOL AND KID'S DAY OUT owned by BETHANY FIRST STEPS

Elkhorn, NE

State record

licensed child care center

CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER -- ELKHORN

Elkhorn, NE

State record

licensed child care center

CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI LLC

Elkhorn, NE

State record

licensed child care center

ELKHORN HILLS PRESCHOOL AND PARENTS' DAY OUT owned by ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Elkhorn, NE

State record

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Questions about Bethany First Steps

What is Bethany First Steps's EIN?

Bethany First Steps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3074042. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Bethany First Steps a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Bethany First Steps in Elkhorn, Nebraska as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Bethany First Steps tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bethany First Steps as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Bethany First Steps do?

The IRS classifies Bethany First Steps as: Child day care. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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