Nonprofit · EIN 36-3514573
NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,727,431 | $6,628,780 | $4,098,651 | $33,760,893 | $8,511,991 | $25,248,902 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,989,493 | $47,451,308 | -$32,461,815 | $28,792,043 | $7,686,714 | $21,105,329 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $37,048,540 | $220,697,432 | -$183,648,892 | $60,108,049 | $6,570,479 | $53,537,570 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,345,910
- of which government grants
- $8,345,910
- Program service revenue
- $1,580,236
- Investment income
- $801,285
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,377
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $511,969
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $534,048
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,055
- Accounting fees
- $44,085
- Occupancy
- $222,838
- Travel
- $13,087
- Depreciation
- $146,008
- Program services (functional)
- $4,957,942
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,670,838
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,792,043
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,760,893
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,511,991
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,248,902
- Publicly traded securities
- $594,590
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,248,902
- Gross receipts
- $10,730,205
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL SCOTT HEESACKER | FORMER CEO (THRU 10/2023) Former | 0 | $426,408 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID A MACOUBRIE | CEO/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $183,798 | $183,797 | $54,044 |
| MICHAEL JAY LUBBEN | SVP BUSINESS DEV. (THRU 04/24) Officer | 0 | $0 | $366,545 | $31,935 |
| JILL M HICKS | CFO/SEC & TREAS Officer | 20 | $159,017 | $159,017 | $44,880 |
| SUSAN KAY DOWNING | SENIOR VP MARKETING Officer | 0 | $0 | $243,918 | $54,823 |
| WILLIAM LEONARD KOHL | SENIOR VP PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Officer | 20 | $112,039 | $112,039 | $54,042 |
| DEANA MARIE UNGER | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 0 | $0 | $234,537 | $28,282 |
| TIMOTHY ROETHIG | AVP OPERATIONS-CONTACT CENTER Highest-paid employee | 32 | $106,871 | $26,717 | $47,214 |
| BRENDA SISEL | AVP ACCOUNTING/FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 20 | $61,398 | $61,398 | $44,490 |
| DEANN KORINEK | SR. DIR FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 20 | $53,602 | $53,603 | $53,400 |
| ADAM DAVY | VP BUSINESS DEV (AS OF 07/24) Officer | 0 | $0 | $68,544 | $10,429 |
| RICHARD VIERK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $17,900 | $17,900 | $0 |
| GUY SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $6,375 | $6,375 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KNECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY RUSSEL | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
| DAVID LECHNER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL SCOTT HEESACKER | CEO (THRU OCT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $476,645 | $0 | $59,496 |
| DAVID A MACOUBRIE | CEO (AS OF OCT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $309,380 | $0 | $57,308 |
| JILL M HICKS | CFO Officer | 20 | $301,783 | $0 | $43,014 |
| SUSAN KAY DOWNING | SENIOR VP MARKETING Officer | 0 | $233,089 | $0 | $54,299 |
| MICHAEL JAY LUBBEN | SENIOR VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Officer | 0 | $233,364 | $0 | $52,200 |
| WILLIAM LEONARD KOHL | SENIOR VP PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Officer | 20 | $216,389 | $0 | $48,389 |
| MARK E KRINGS | VP CLIENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $148,180 | $58,382 |
| DEANA MARIE UNGER | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 0 | $49,261 | $126,252 | $27,288 |
| PAMELA SUE BECKMANN | SR. DIRECTOR CUSTOMER SVC & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $151,014 | $46,752 |
| TIMOTHY JON ROETHIG | AVP CONTACT CENTER OPS Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $122,058 | $45,731 |
| SHANNON R JONES | AVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $123,574 | $40,174 |
| KRISTA BROOKE ODBERT | AVP PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $133,435 | $28,087 |
| RICHARD VIERK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $40,550 | $0 | $0 |
| GUY SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KNECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $14,000 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY RUSSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $10,500 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL SCOTT HEESACKER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $483,406 | $0 | $56,813 |
| DAVID A MACOUBRIE | EXECUTIVE VP & COO Officer | 20 | $287,512 | $0 | $54,385 |
| JILL M HICKS | CFO Officer | 20 | $282,478 | $0 | $41,326 |
| MICHAEL JAY LUBBEN | SENIOR VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $253,311 | $0 | $41,715 |
| SUSAN KAY DOWNING | SENIOR VP MARKETING Officer | 40 | $222,487 | $0 | $52,285 |
| WILLIAM LEONARD KOHL | SENIOR VP PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Officer | 20 | $207,252 | $0 | $45,397 |
| MARK KRINGS | VP PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $142,078 | $50,618 |
| DEANA MARIE UNGER | VP FINANCIAL AID OPS Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $142,879 | $22,095 |
| SHANNON JONES | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $118,764 | $37,233 |
| CARISSA R UHLMAN | VP STUDENT SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $112,158 | $32,305 |
| CHRISTOPHER J CAMPBELL | AST VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $100,953 | $14,705 |
| RICHARD VIERK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $36,050 | $0 | $0 |
| GUY SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KNECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $12,750 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM RUSSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $11,750 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $11,000 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 82507, LINCOLN, NE 68501-2507
- In care of
- % JILL M HICKS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID MACOUBRIE, PO BOX 82507, LINCOLN, NE 68501
- Signed the 990
- JILL HICKS, CFO
- Phone
- (402) 479-6623
- Website
- WWW.NSLP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO BE A DEFINITIVE VOICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS. POISED TO ENLIGHTEN, GUIDE AND SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS IN THEIR MISSION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A GUARANTEE AGENCY UNDER THE FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (FFELP), AS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.Expenses $4,957,942 · revenue $1,580,236
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3514573
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,760,893
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,730,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $10,727,431 | $6,628,780 | $33,760,893 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $14,989,493 | $47,451,308 | $28,792,043 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $37,048,540 | $220,697,432 | $60,108,049 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $45,453,979 | $19,953,551 | $230,624,169 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 36-3514573).
Questions about NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC is 36-3514573.
- Is NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC 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 NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DAVID MACOUBRIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $426,408 (RANDALL SCOTT HEESACKER, FORMER CEO (THRU 10/2023)).
- How much revenue does NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,727,431, expenses of $6,628,780 and total assets of $33,760,893 at year end.
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