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Nonprofit · EIN 92-2262463

IGNITE NEBRASKA

Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68102

Financials

$618K$130K2023$526K$578K2024$908K$669K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IGNITE NEBRASKA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$907,618$668,996$238,622$701,407$26,137$675,270
December 31, 2024990$526,385$578,476-$52,091$481,627$46,015$435,612
December 31, 2023990$618,415$130,257$488,158$502,473$14,309$488,164
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$899,333
Program service revenue
$1,260
Investment income
$7,025
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$305,000
Other salaries and wages
$143,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$525,293
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$948
Accounting fees
$7,796
Occupancy
$22,971
Travel
$1,094
Depreciation
$1,171
Program services (functional)
$338,399
Management and general (functional)
$178,796
Fundraising (functional)
$151,801

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$482,662
Total assets, end of year
$701,407
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,137
Net assets, end of year
$675,270
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,303
Gross receipts
$907,618
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kellee MiklusExecutive Director
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$182,000
Shannon MeltonChief Operating Officer
Key employee
40$135,200
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kellee MilkusExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$121,153
Shannon MeltonChief Operating Officer
Officer, Key employee
40$118,076
Steven GrandfieldDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Mary HawkinsDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Grettchen TwohigDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
AM BrumfieldDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Erica WassingerDirector0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary HawkinsBoard President
Trustee or director
0$0
Shannon MeltonChief Operating Officer
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$0
Gretchen TwohigBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Steve GrandfieldBoard Vice President
Trustee or director
0$0
AM BrumfieldBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Erica WassingerBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1402 JONES STREET STE 505, OMAHA, NE 68102-3218
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Kelle Miluls, 1402 Jones Street Ste 505, Omaha, NE 68102
Signed the 990
Shannon Melton, Chief Operating Officer
Phone
(303) 263-7037

Mission

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

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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, highdemand career. The Navigator program enhances this journey by offering additional support and resources, ensuring the program's effectiveness, and removing barriers to success.
    Expenses $338,398 · revenue $1,260

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-2262463
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$701,407
Income (IRS master file)
$907,618

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$907,618$668,996$701,407IRS
990December 2024$526,385$578,476$481,627IRS
990December 2023$618,415$130,257$502,473XML
990December 2022$0$0$0IRS

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 92-2262463).

Questions about IGNITE NEBRASKA

What is the EIN of IGNITE NEBRASKA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE NEBRASKA is 92-2262463.
Is IGNITE NEBRASKA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to IGNITE NEBRASKA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IGNITE NEBRASKA 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 IGNITE NEBRASKA 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 IGNITE NEBRASKA 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 IGNITE NEBRASKA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kelle Miluls.
Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE NEBRASKA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,000 (Kellee Miklus, Executive Director).
How much revenue does IGNITE NEBRASKA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $907,618, expenses of $668,996 and total assets of $701,407 at year end.

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