Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation
To hold and administer the trust property for the benefit of tax-exempt organizations.
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation gave $265K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $265,378
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,459
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,095
- Total assets
- $5,307,563
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martin Luther College ($180K). Together the top 3 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $199K (2022) to $265K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther College New ULM, MN | General Operating Support | $180,283 |
| Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New ULM, MN | General Operating Support | $60,095 |
| St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Sleepy Eye, MN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,307,563 | $407,703 | $276,976 | $265,378 | 3 | $407,703 |
| 2024 | $4,701,327 | $277,621 | $246,777 | $235,066 | 3 | $277,621 |
| 2023 | $4,440,942 | $138,906 | $232,345 | $222,047 | 3 | $138,906 |
| 2022 | $3,973,141 | $184,833 | $209,642 | $198,593 | 3 | $184,833 |
| 2021 | $5,025,617 | $551,325 | $263,150 | $251,216 | 3 | $551,325 |
| 2020 | $4,767,080 | $206,767 | $248,427 | $238,354 | 3 | $206,767 |
About Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in New ULM, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $265K. Net investment income was $408K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation is led by Steven L. Lange, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven L. Lange
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe E. Archer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Valleau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Klaudt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul H. Kelm
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Prange
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Luetzow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd S. Marten
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob J. Unke
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl M. Schultz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry F. Seafert
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel T. Lauber
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery P. Wiechman
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Michael A. Woldt (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Scott D. Schmudlach (2022–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Andrew W. Van Weele (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David J. Uhlhorn (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Geoffrey A. Kieta (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael A. Lindemann (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Aaron T. Mueller (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Steven M. Wasser (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel P. Leyrer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark W. Wessel (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Otterstatter (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary · Filing note: Thru 63021
- Former: Timothy A. Petermann (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dale L. Krause (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation
How much does Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation give each year?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation gave $265K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $235K across 3 grants.
What is Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,095, and its average grant was $88,459, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation give grants?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New ULM, MN (2 grants).
Does Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $408K.
What is Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in New ULM, MN. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation's EIN?
Dr Willard E and Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4245696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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