Institute For Better Education is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Institute For Better Education employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Better Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Institute For Better Education generated $28.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $24.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP STUDENTS GAIN EQUAL ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE PRIVATE OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INSTITUTE FOR BETTER EDUCATION PROVIDED 14,435 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE PRIVATE OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K THROUGH 12 AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Kirschner Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $132,572 |
Jack Schull President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rusty Rollins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Jansen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Troy Ruboyianes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Dowdle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,672,968 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,672,968 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $197,681 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $28,870,649 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,310,065 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,572 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,286 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $544,286 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $473,307 |
Advertising and promotion | $347,996 |
Office expenses | $29,303 |
Information technology | $125,309 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,954 |
Travel | $4,547 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,397 |
Insurance | $22,313 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $24,099,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,814,056 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $520,164 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,624,953 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $227,175 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,186,348 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,718 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,718 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,789,111 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,395,519 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,186,348 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Institute For Better Education has recieved totaling $502,661.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $442,275 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Program Support | | $16,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,995 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,748 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: A STAFF GIVING GRANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PROMISE SCHOOL IN PHOENIX, AZ. | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,870 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | $152,619,685 | $60,036,131 |
Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $8,143,528 | $41,232,860 |
College Track Oakland, CA | $64,375,720 | $27,539,542 |
Business For Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | $23,283,625 | $33,746,077 |
Alliance For Choice In Education Greenwood Village, CO | $60,249,872 | $34,038,450 |
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc Chandler, AZ | $15,419,007 | $23,692,507 |
Institute For Better Education Tucson, AZ | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 |
Catholic Education Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $32,375,379 | $24,525,242 |
Mcconnell Foundation Redding, CA | $0 | $21,867,294 |
Arizona Tuition Connection Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $37,104,483 | $31,699,669 |
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation Albuquerque, NM | $392,805,656 | $19,955,288 |
Making Waves Foundation Inc Richmond, CA | $241,696,341 | $12,436,212 |