Mankato Endowment Association Inc
Scholarships and community help
Mankato Endowment Association Inc at a glance
In short: Mankato Endowment Association Inc gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,522
- +103.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,254
- +69.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $863,294
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mankato Endowment Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Esbon Community Center ($12K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mankato Endowment Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $37K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esbon Community Center Esbon, KS | — | $11,522 |
| Jewell County Hospital Mankato, KS | — | $10,000 |
| Jewell County Cinema Inc Mankato, KS | — | $4,000 |
| Jewell County ROZ Fund Mankato, KS | — | $3,000 |
| Jewell County Strong Formoso, KS | — | $2,000 |
| Solomon Valley Transportation Beloit, KS | — | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $863,294 | $61,357 | $80,027 | $31,522 | 6 | $31,501 |
| 2023 | $872,218 | $58,104 | $71,243 | $15,500 | 5 | $26,892 |
| 2022 | $825,201 | $109,406 | $98,474 | $37,414 | 3 | $17,756 |
| 2021 | $907,922 | $54,033 | $91,300 | $14,000 | 3 | $11,111 |
| 2020 | $870,130 | $56,078 | $61,574 | $5,930 | 1 | $16,496 |
About Mankato Endowment Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mankato Endowment Association Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Mankato, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $863K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mankato Endowment Association Inc is led by Christina Jeffery, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Jeffery
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian R. Shulda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Ortman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Autumn Loomis
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Klos (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mankato Endowment Association Inc
How much does Mankato Endowment Association Inc give each year?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $16K across 5 grants.
What is Mankato Endowment Association Inc's typical grant size?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,254, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Mankato Endowment Association Inc give grants?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mankato, KS (3 grants).
Who are Mankato Endowment Association Inc's largest grantees?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Esbon Community Center ($11,522), Jewell County Hospital ($10,000) and Jewell County Cinema Inc ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mankato Endowment Association Inc?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc reported $863K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What is Mankato Endowment Association Inc's EIN?
Mankato Endowment Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0697426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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