IGNITE NEBRASKA

EIN: 922262463 501(c)(3) Employment

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$526,385
Total Expenses
$578,476
Total Assets
$481,627
Net Assets
$435,612
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
Kellee Mikuls
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IGNITE NEBRASKA, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $526K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Ignite Nebraksa is a workforce development program that partners with educational institutions, community/state partners and company partners to provide paid apprenticeship opportunities in a high-demand, high-paying, high-skilled (H3) careers for participants who successfully complete the program.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $249,307

Ignite Navigator Program - At Ignite Nebraska, our mission is to transform the community's talent landscape by providing case management and support to participants transitioning into full-time...

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Ignite Navigator Program - At Ignite Nebraska, our mission is to transform the community's talent landscape by providing case management and support to participants transitioning into full-time careers, preventing the negative impacts of the benefits cliff. Through customized on-the-job training and in-the-classroom education, Ignite participants are able to upskill over the course of the 24-week journey with the promise of a full-time position in a high-wage, high-skilled, high-demand career. The Navigator program enhances this journey by offering additional support and resources, ensuring the program's effectiveness, and removing barriers to success.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $526,075
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $310
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $526,385

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $454,482
Fundraising Expenses $125,220
Program Expenses $249,307
Other Expenses $123,994
TOTAL EXPENSES $578,476

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $526,385 $618,415 -0.1%
Expenses $578,476 $130,257 +3.4%
Net Income $-52,091 $488,158 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$239,229
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
2
$239,229
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kellee Milkus Executive Director 40.00
Officer Key Emp Highest
$121,153 $0 $121,153
Steven Grandfield Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Hawkins Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Melton Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$118,076 $0 $118,076
Grettchen Twohig Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
AM Brumfield Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Wassinger Director 0.25
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $526,385 $578,476 $481,627 $-52,091
2023 $618,415 $130,257 $502,473 $488,158
2022 No data No data No data No data
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