OPENSKY POLICY INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO USE RESEARCH, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND COALITION-BUILDING TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES THAT IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+26.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
+80.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-10.0% YoY
About Opensky Policy Institute
Based on IRS filings
Opensky Policy Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $77K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,961,159 | $2,343,951 | $2,039,491 |
| Revenue | $1,857,268 | $1,601,126 | $1,109,497 |
| Expenses | $1,386,948 | $1,286,404 | $1,095,490 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,272 | $63,008 | $5,274 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Support Our Schools - Nebraska ($50,000), Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy ($25,000), Heartland Workers Center ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY WASHINGTON, DC | TAX FAIRNESS RESEARCH SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS - NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NE | SUPPORT FOR NEBRSKA SCHOOLS | $50,000 |
| HEARTLAND WORKERS CENTER OMAHA, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOLLAND CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OMAHA, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY OHLES | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JUDY PEDERSON | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | — |
| ERIC REZNICEK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHRIS RODGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR LISSETTE ALIAGA-LINARES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY BEXTEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY DAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JAMAR DORSEY SR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURT FRIESEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORDAN COLWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAUDE BERRECKMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BUEY RAY TUT | DIRECTOR AS OF 10/18/24 | 1 | — |
| REBECCA FIRESTONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,247 |
| CONSTANCE KNOCHE | EDUCATION POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,754 |
| TIFFANY MILONE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opensky Policy Institute?
Opensky Policy Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Opensky Policy Institute?
As of 2024, Opensky Policy Institute holds $3.0M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Opensky Policy Institute operate?
Opensky Policy Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Nebraska.
What size grants does Opensky Policy Institute award?
In 2024, Opensky Policy Institute awarded 4 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Opensky Policy Institute's EIN?
Opensky Policy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3327969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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