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Institute For Better Education

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$26.3M (2023)

Expenses
$21.8M (2023)

Total Assets
$42.1M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$6.97k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,298,919
Expenses
$21,768,577
Net Income
$4,530,342
Net Assets
$42,141,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,756,561
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $542,358
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,119
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $446,725
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,148,451
Total Liabilities $6,974
Net Assets $42,141,477
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $109,119 $0 $0
Aaron Jansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Ruboyianes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Rollins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Inga Brchan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katrina Powell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harvey Mordka (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,870,649
Expenses
$24,099,143
Net Income
$4,771,506
Net Assets
$37,184,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,672,968
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $197,681
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,572
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $544,286
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,186,348
Total Liabilities $1,718
Net Assets $37,184,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $132,572 $0 $0
Aaron Jansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Ruboyianes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Rollins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Inga Brchan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katrina Powell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,983,882
Expenses
$22,769,156
Net Income
$6,214,726
Net Assets
$33,006,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,273,910
94.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,709,972
5.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,779
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $348,138
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,008,128
Total Liabilities $1,352
Net Assets $33,006,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $92,889 $0 $23,890
Aaron Jansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Hodge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Rollins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Troy Ruboyianes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Inga Brchan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,913,031
Expenses
$21,537,937
Net Income
$1,375,094
Net Assets
$26,792,049
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,749,436
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $163,595
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $118,566
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $404,913
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,803,865
Total Liabilities $11,816
Net Assets $26,792,049
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $86,749 $0 $31,817
Aaron Jansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Hodge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Rollins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Inga Brchan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,099,649
Expenses
$22,085,457
Net Income
$2,014,192
Net Assets
$25,416,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,840,239
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $259,410
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,081
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $381,839
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,427,997
Total Liabilities $11,042
Net Assets $25,416,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $77,748 $0 $22,333
Aaron Jansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Hodge (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Rollins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,376,496
Expenses
$19,321,832
Net Income
$3,054,664
Net Assets
$23,400,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,367,730
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,766
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,507
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $251,783
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,405,536
Total Liabilities $5,267
Net Assets $23,400,269
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.) $84,212 $0 $24,295
Aaron Jansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Hodge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dowdle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$20,113,484
Expenses
$17,523,667
Net Income
$2,589,817
Net Assets
$20,342,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,111,688
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,796
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,283
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $289,002
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,351,282
Total Liabilities $8,758
Net Assets $20,342,524
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlotte E Beecher (Executive Dir.) $114,748 $0 $14,535
John O'hair (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Hodge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Parisi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Yanes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,250,194
Expenses
$15,057,469
Net Income
$3,192,725
Net Assets
$17,749,157
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,248,318
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,876
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,577
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,146
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,784,933
Total Liabilities $35,776
Net Assets $17,749,157
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlotte E Beecher (Executive Direc) $96,060 $0 $18,517
John O'hair (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Parisi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Royce Nelsestuen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Parker (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Yanes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,023,763
Expenses
$12,966,238
Net Income
$3,057,525
Net Assets
$14,549,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,021,572
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,191
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,037
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,601
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,611,409
Total Liabilities $62,036
Net Assets $14,549,373

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,501,755
Expenses
$9,384,129
Net Income
$4,117,626
Net Assets
$11,491,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,499,978
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,777
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,775
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,187
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,581,390
Total Liabilities $89,542
Net Assets $11,491,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlotte E Beecher (Executive Direc) $90,112 $0 $2,663
John O'hair (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Schull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Parisi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Parker (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Yanes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sherie Petersen (Past President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,960,217
Expenses
$8,609,956
Net Income
$2,350,261
Net Assets
$7,374,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,958,377
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,840
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,173
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,408
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,494,610
Total Liabilities $120,388
Net Assets $7,374,222

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,419,989
Expenses
$6,593,083
Net Income
$1,826,906
Net Assets
$5,023,961
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,418,322
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,667
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,500
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,678
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,167,501
Total Liabilities $143,540
Net Assets $5,023,961

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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