Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc
Nehii's mission is to organize and operate a system for the secure exchange and use of health care information throughout the state of Nebraska to improve the quality and access of healthcare to the community while reducing health care costs.
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc gave $300K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +429.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $36,159,804
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc
Who Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CSRI ($50K). Together the top 6 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc gives
- Giving grew 291% 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 $7K (2022) to $12.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CSRI La Vista, NE | Annual Membership- Nonprofit Health Data Networks | $50,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Health System Omaha, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chi Health Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $36,159,804 | $28,787,453 | $21,505,693 | $300,000 | 6 | $292,702 |
| 2023 | $28,297,688 | $29,161,799 | $19,756,274 | $56,667 | 2 | $1,839 |
| 2022 | $19,105,511 | $35,487,307 | $33,762,763 | $6,667 | 1 | $1,256 |
| 2021 | $28,480,439 | $62,118,071 | $57,003,883 | $76,667 | 3 | $1,428 |
| 2020 | $33,649,383 | $72,365,685 | $69,446,200 | $12,064,514 | 2 | $646,497 |
About Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in La Vista, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $293K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc is led by Jaime L. Bland, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jaime L. Bland
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael White
President & Director
President & Director → Chair & Director, 2021
Chair & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Johnson
Director
Director - Jul-Dec → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Francis
Vice President & Director
Vice Chair & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Birge
Director
Director - May-Dec → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cassling
Director
Director - Jul-Dec → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Flowers JD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Daubert
Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Dolter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Leitch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Khan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Maloney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Wojtalewicz Mha
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Fattig
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raju Kakarlapudi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Stricklin Mha
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Egger
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jerry Waddel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristie Stircklin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanette Wojtalewicz (2020–2022) — Vice Chair & Director
- Former: Jerry Vuchak (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Mentgen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Padmanabha Raju Kakarlapudi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Ptacnik (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Glenn Fosdick (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Sederburg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Marsh (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Polich MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Anne Byers (2020) — Director - Jan-Mar
- Former: Bruce Goldberg (2020) — Director - Jan-Mar
- Former: Delane Wycoff MD (2020) — Director - Jan-Mar
- Former: James O'Connor (2020) — Director - Jan-Mar
- Former: Jeffrey Waddel (2020) — Director Nov-Dec
- Former: Kristie Stricklin (2020) — Director - Jul-Dec
- Former: Susan Beaton (2020) — Director - Jan-Mar
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc
How much does Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc give each year?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc gave $300K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 2 grants.
What is Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's typical grant size?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc give grants?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants).
Does Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's largest grantees?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's largest 2024 grantees include CSRI ($50,000), Nebraska Methodist Health System ($50,000) and The Nebraska Medical Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc reported $36.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.8M.
What is Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in La Vista, NE. It holds $36.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's EIN?
Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2673338. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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