Nonprofit · EIN 47-0399855
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, NE 68005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,004,190 | $828,945 | $175,245 | $6,837,201 | $150,967 | $6,686,234 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,803,550 | $779,614 | $1,023,936 | $6,337,412 | $128,204 | $6,209,208 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,279,170 | $692,485 | $586,685 | $5,593,874 | $147,539 | $5,446,335 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $225,090
- of which government grants
- $45,000
- Program service revenue
- $296,400
- Investment income
- $477,253
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $311,263
- Other revenue
- $5,447
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $450,315
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $226,615
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $288,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,877
- Occupancy
- $2,273
- Travel
- $1,229
- Program services (functional)
- $540,884
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,579
- Fundraising (functional)
- $162,482
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,337,412
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,837,201
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $150,967
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,686,234
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,147,475
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,337,337
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,348,897
- Gross receipts
- $2,695,077
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $578,674 | $28,706 |
| ROGER HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $409,702 | $51,514 |
| DR DARRIN GOOD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $378,457 | $30,180 |
| HEATHER SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $336,300 | $21,985 |
| ANDREIA NEBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $320,385 | $27,408 |
| ALY WILLIAMS | BOARD SECRETARY FROM 4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $274,748 | $19,094 |
| KELSI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $246,090 | $35,647 |
| RICHARD LLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $257,684 | $17,701 |
| TREVA HAUGAARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $222,662 | $0 | $3,953 |
| BERNARD BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $131,140 | $81,334 |
| YAMILETH BAZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $182,764 | $14,036 |
| JODY HORNER | SECRETARY UNTIL 4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $136,774 | $9,892 |
| TIM WESTBROOK | DIRECTOR FROM 7/25 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $108,085 | $9,335 |
| JARED STARK | DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/25 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $100,125 | $0 |
| DANIEL HENDRICKSON SJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RANDY KOSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| STEVEN RITZMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $564,784 | $28,482 |
| RICHARD LLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $472,928 | $36,216 |
| DR DARRIN GOOD | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR FROM 7/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $367,682 | $55,038 |
| ROGER HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $310,908 | $64,528 |
| HEATHER SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $331,425 | $21,202 |
| ANDREIA NEBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $317,868 | $4,296 |
| JODY HORNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $275,056 | $35,694 |
| KELSI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $248,217 | $35,353 |
| BERNARD BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $131,208 | $97,564 |
| TREVA HAUGAARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,088 | $0 | $21,799 |
| SAMUEL SMITH | DIRECTOR THRU 6/24 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $82,088 | $16,815 |
| JARED STARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $85,000 | $2,550 |
| VINITA SAUDER | DIRECTOR THRU 6/24 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $75,747 | $4,925 |
| YAMILETH BAZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $71,660 | $3,349 |
| DANIEL HENDRICKSON SJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY KOSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN RITZMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY HOHL | CHAIR THRU 6/24 Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $548,730 | $26,400 |
| RICHARD LLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $466,389 | $33,428 |
| DR DARRIN GOOD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $359,022 | $30,289 |
| ROGER HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $324,012 | $42,312 |
| JODY HORNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $303,762 | $8,859 |
| BERNARD BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $125,100 | $101,107 |
| HEATHER SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $164,900 | $8,245 |
| SAMUEL SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $138,926 | $30,491 |
| TREVA HAUGAARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,600 | $0 | $21,708 |
| VINITA SAUDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $123,407 | $10,253 |
| MARYANNE STEVENS RSM | DIRECTOR THRU 6/23 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| DANIEL HENDRICKSON SJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREIA NEBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PACK | DIRECTOR THRU 4/23 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY HOHL | CHAIR Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN RITZMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1036 BRUIN BLVD STE 110, BELLEVUE, NE 68005-3735
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEVEN K RITZMAN, 1036 BRUIN BLVD 110, BELLEVUE, NE 68005
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN K RITZMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (402) 339-1660
- Website
- WWW.CINCFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THE COUNCIL OF INDEPEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING NEBRASKA'S INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FINANCIAL, OPERATING, AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN NEBRASKA.(A) TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEBRASKA;(B) TO BE A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR EXCELLENCE AND CHOICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS;(C) TO CONDUCT PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY THAT HELPS FURTHER ACHIEVEMENT OF CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND MISSION;(D) TO GATHER AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND RESERACH ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA;(E) TO BE A SOURCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS OF THE MEMBERS;(F) TO EXPLORE AND ASSIST WITH CONSORTIUM GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO ADVANCE THEIR MISSIONS; AND(G) TO EXPLORE AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE SERVICES, SUCH AS GROUP PURCHASING OR SHARED SERVICES AMONG MEMBERS.Expenses $540,884 · revenue $301,847
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0399855
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,837,201
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,695,077
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,004,190 | $828,945 | $6,837,201 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,803,550 | $779,614 | $6,337,412 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,279,170 | $692,485 | $5,593,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $762,466 | $776,453 | $4,546,835 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-0399855).
Questions about COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION is 47-0399855.
- Is COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEVEN K RITZMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,004,190, expenses of $828,945 and total assets of $6,837,201 at year end.
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