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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.8M
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$101K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$101K
About Institute for Better Education
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Better Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $50.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,776,848 | $45,602,734 | $42,148,451 |
| Revenue | $25,515,241 | $24,394,559 | $26,298,919 |
| Expenses | $20,343,859 | $20,941,512 | $21,768,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,619,919 | $1,604,661 | $542,358 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Institute for Better Education
Disabled/Displaced Corporate Scholarship Program
Institute for Better Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Low-Income Corporate Scholarship Program
Institute for Better Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Original Individual Scholarship Program
Institute for Better Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include IBE Foundation ($100,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IBE Foundation Tucson, AZ | General support | $100,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Kirschner | Executive Dir. | 55 | $112,722 |
| Aaron Jansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Troy Ruboyianes | Director | 1 | — |
| Jack Schull | President | 1 | — |
| Eric Dowdle | Director | 1 | — |
| Rusty Rollins | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Inga Brchan | Director | 1 | — |
| Katrina Powell | Director | 1 | — |
| Liz Mehl | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute for Better Education?
Institute for Better Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $50.8M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Institute for Better Education?
As of 2025, Institute for Better Education holds $50.8M in total assets with $25.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $101K in 2025.
Where does Institute for Better Education operate?
Institute for Better Education has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Institute for Better Education award?
In 2025, Institute for Better Education awarded 1 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $101K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Institute for Better Education's EIN?
Institute for Better Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7102832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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