Institute for Better Education
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Institute for Better Education at a glance
In short: Institute for Better Education gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,800
- Median grant
- $100,800
- Total assets
- $50,776,848
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Institute for Better Education
Open Grants
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Who Institute for Better Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IBE Foundation ($101K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IBE Foundation Tucson, AZ | General support | $100,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,776,848 | $25,515,241 | $20,343,859 | $100,800 | 1 | $1,619,919 |
| 2024 | $45,602,734 | $24,394,559 | $20,941,512 | — | — | $1,604,661 |
| 2023 | $42,148,451 | $26,298,919 | $21,768,577 | — | — | $542,358 |
| 2022 | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 | $24,099,143 | — | — | $197,681 |
| 2021 | $33,008,128 | $28,983,882 | $22,769,156 | — | — | $1,709,972 |
| 2020 | $26,803,865 | $22,913,031 | $21,537,937 | — | — | $163,595 |
About Institute for Better Education
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Better Education is a public charity 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 grant totaling $101K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Better Education is led by Kimberly Kirschner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Kirschner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $113K (2025)
Jack Schull
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Jansen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Dowdle
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inga Brchan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Ruboyianes
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Powell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Mehl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Rollins
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harvey Mordka (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Rachelle Hodge (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Royce Nelsestuen (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Kimberly Kirschner (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Better Education
How much does Institute for Better Education give each year?
Institute for Better Education gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Institute for Better Education?
Institute for Better Education reported $50.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.5M.
What is Institute for Better Education?
Institute for Better Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $50.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Institute for Better Education operate?
Institute for Better Education has awarded grants in Arizona.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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