Ethel M Lausen Charities
Ethel M Lausen Charities is a private foundation, based in Friend, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $1K.
Ethel M Lausen Charities at a glance
In short: Ethel M Lausen Charities gave $205K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $26K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $205,326
- +1325.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,666
- +434.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,951
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (56% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ethel M Lausen Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Friend Christian Assembly ($106K). Together the top 8 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ethel M Lausen Charities gives
- Giving grew 1326% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $205K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friend Christian Assembly Friend, NE | Charitable Religious Exempt Purpose | $105,814 |
| Genl Council Assemblies of God Springfield, MO | Charitable Religious Exempt Purpose | $29,854 |
| SW Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | Charitable Educational Exempt Purpose | $19,903 |
| Warren Memorial Hospital Friend, NE | Support City Hospital | $9,951 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Charitable Religious Exempt Purpose | $9,951 |
| Calvary Gospel Assembly Estherville, IA | Charitable Religious Exempt Purpose | $9,951 |
| Global Teen Challenge Inc Columbus, GA | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $9,951 |
| Philadelphia Church Seattle, WA | Charitable Religious Exempt Purpose | $9,951 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,210 | $211,222 | $205,326 | 8 | $211,196 | $1,210 | $7,822 |
| 2022 | $210,012 | $646 | $16,153 | $14,400 | 3 | $16,150 | $646 | $10,765 |
| 2021 | $225,519 | $230,099 | $16,320 | $14,400 | 3 | $16,320 | $184 | $6,199 |
| 2020 | $11,740 | $11,999 | $15,535 | $14,400 | 3 | — | $14 | $476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ethel M Lausen Charities reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ethel M Lausen Charities is led by Pauline Eigsti, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Pauline Eigsti
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald Eigsti
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Papik
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Eigsti
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ethel M. Lausen (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ethel M Lausen Charities
How much does Ethel M Lausen Charities give each year?
Ethel M Lausen Charities gave $205K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is Ethel M Lausen Charities's typical grant size?
Ethel M Lausen Charities's median grant in 2023 was $9,951, and its average grant was $25,666, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ethel M Lausen Charities give grants?
Ethel M Lausen Charities gives mostly in Nebraska: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (19%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Friend, NE (2 grants) and Springfield, MO (2 grants).
Who are Ethel M Lausen Charities's largest grantees?
Ethel M Lausen Charities's largest 2023 grantees include Friend Christian Assembly ($105,814), Genl Council Assemblies of God ($29,854) and SW Assemblies of God University ($19,903), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Ethel M Lausen Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ethel M Lausen Charities reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ethel M Lausen Charities's EIN?
Ethel M Lausen Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2951474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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