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EIN 23-7102832

Institute for Better Education (IBE)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B05: Education Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
The Institute for Better Education (IBE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, solely dedicated to advancing parental choice in education for all children in the state of Arizona. Working on behalf of students since 1998, IBE offers all of the state-approved tax credit programs to provide quality education options for parents. This is an American issue that affects us all. It is their belief that a parent’s right to choose is the single most equitable and successful method of improving K-12 education in Arizona and America.
Total revenues
$26,298,919
2023
Total expenses
$21,768,577
2023
Total assets
$42,148,451
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at IBE

The Institute for Better Education provided 10,147 students with scholarships to attend the Arizona private school that best fits their unique needs. IBE strives to assist the most vulnerable populations of children in Arizona with their educational needs.

Who funds Institute for Better Education (IBE)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$413,988
Arizona Waldorf Scholarship FoundationGrants for Future Scholarships for School Tuition.$199,096
Catholic Community FoundationProgram Support$9,700
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at IBE

NameTitleCompensation
Kim KirschnerExecutive Director
Shari ColsonDirector of Community Outreach
Jodi SchulzBusiness Office Manager
Wendi HauserCorporate and Financial Aid Coordinator
Kimberly KirschnerPast Executive Director$109,119
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for IBE

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,756,561
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$542,358
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$26,298,919

Form 990s for IBE

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-09-03990View PDF
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-01-18990View PDF
2021-062021-12-20990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,827 from Texas Instruments Foundation
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Eddy Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationPublic policy
Characteristics
State / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
921 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Pima County, AZ
Website URL
ibescholarships.org/ 
Phone
(520) 512-5438
Facebook page
InstituteForBetterEducation 
Twitter profile
@ibescholarships 
IRS details
EIN
23-7102832
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B05: Education Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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