NBI Inc
To provide educational assistance and services to public and private schools and school teachers, private industry, students, and professionals to improve education and to assist other charitable and educational organizations in the conduct of similar activities.
NBI Inc at a glance
In short: NBI Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,650,000
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,650,000
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,650,000
- Total assets
- $28,081,990
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NBI Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Integrity Trust ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How NBI Inc gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Trust Altoona, WI | General Support | $1,650,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,081,990 | $19,774,646 | $21,992,479 | $1,650,000 | 1 | $1,772,805 |
| 2023 | $31,421,252 | $20,332,544 | $19,645,562 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $631,087 |
| 2022 | $29,158,363 | $20,479,149 | $18,528,727 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $24,858 |
| 2021 | $32,056,887 | $23,539,455 | $18,857,241 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,612,474 |
| 2020 | $27,778,587 | $19,711,505 | $20,584,792 | $1,670,250 | 1 | $153,650 |
About NBI Inc
Based on IRS filings
NBI Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Altoona, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NBI Inc is led by Allison Schindler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allison Schindler
President
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Joline Torkelson
Senior Operations Manager
Operations Manager → Senior Operations Manager, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Peg Larsen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Brett Mack
Senior Marketing & Sales Manager
Marketing Manager → Senior Marketing & Sales Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $138K (2024)
Yvonne Williams
Hr Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Brad Kelly
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
David Rovani
CTO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$229K (2024)
Joel Bartynski
Decision Support Leader
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brandon Schroeder (2022–2023) — It Manager
- Former: Brady Soule (2023) — Account Executive
- Former: Elliot Westman (2023) — Content Manager
- Former: Kyle Rasmussen (2022) — Accounting Manager
- Former: Bev Childs (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Embke (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer - Former
- Former: Leeann Enquist (2020–2021) — Planning Director
- Former: Cynthia Embke (2020) — Former Director of Marketing Senior
- Former: Julie Horman-Weinkauf (2020) — Outbound Sales
- Former: Kyle Brouillard (2020) — Accreditation Supervisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $255K, to Allison Schindler (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NBI Inc
How much does NBI Inc give each year?
NBI Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is NBI Inc?
NBI Inc reported $28.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.8M.
What is NBI Inc?
NBI Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Altoona, WI. It holds $28.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does NBI Inc operate?
NBI Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is NBI Inc's EIN?
NBI Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1768861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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