Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation
LOUISE M & ELIZABETH J MANKE FOUNDA is a private foundation based in Le Sueur, Minnesota. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $29,000, including scholarships and donations to charitable organizations.
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation at a glance
In short: Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,000
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,071
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $630,696
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 108 S Main Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058
Phone: (612) 940-7097
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elca Ministries ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 17% went to recipients in Virginia. The listed grants included recipients in Le Sueur and other Minnesota communities, as well as ELCA Ministries in Merrifield, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elca Ministries Merrifield, VA | Donation | $4,800 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| United Fund of Le Sueur Le Sueur, MN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Library Le Sueur, MN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Trinity Luthern Church St Peter, MN | Donation | $1,500 |
| Le Sueur Food Shelf Le Sueur, MN | Donation | $1,500 |
| Ridgeview Foundation Waconia, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Little Giants Preschool Le Sueur, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $630,696 | $33,092 | $70,812 | $29,000 | 14 | $29,000 | $15,835 | $31,094 |
| 2024 | $640,917 | $33,063 | $88,883 | $52,838 | 12 | $52,838 | $15,377 | $33,097 |
| 2023 | $711,808 | $-14,265 | $49,852 | $20,000 | 5 | $20,000 | $14,734 | $17,279 |
| 2022 | $725,712 | $-40,490 | $75,436 | $50,000 | 7 | $50,000 | $16,377 | — |
| 2021 | $841,638 | $56,528 | $78,415 | $50,019 | 7 | $50,019 | $21,309 | $83,733 |
| 2020 | $863,525 | $17,656 | $57,000 | $45,000 | 4 | — | $15,949 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and donations to organizations such as a food shelf, a library, a church, and community groups.
Bethany Lutheran College, which received $4,000, describes its mission as providing Christian higher education in a challenging academic environment, with personal mentoring to help students pursue knowledge, truth, and discernment. Ridgeview Foundation, which received $1,000, describes its role as partnering with Ridgeview Medical Center to make a positive difference in the quality of life and health of people in its area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $29,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,800, with a median of $1,500. Examples include $4,800 to ELCA Ministries for a donation; $4,000 each to Anoka-Hennepin Community College, Minnesota State University, and Bethany Lutheran College for scholarships; and $3,000 to United Fund of Le Sueur for a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Irene Manke, Peter Schoeppner, and John Skubitz as officers.
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irene Manke
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $30K (2025)
John Skubitz
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Schoeppner
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Irene Manke (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation
How much does Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation give each year?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 12 grants.
What is Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's typical grant size?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation give grants?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Le Sueur, MN (7 grants) and Mankato, MN (3 grants).
Does Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's largest grantees?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elca Ministries ($4,800), Minnesota State University ($4,000) and Bethany Lutheran College ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation reported $631K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and donations to organizations such as a food shelf, a library, a church, and community groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's EIN?
Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3776228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Louise M & Elizabeth J Manke Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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