Outrun the Rays Inc
Outrun the Rays Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Epworth, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $45K in total assets.
Outrun the Rays Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $45,326
- Revenue (2026)
- $45,876
- Expenses (2026)
- $39,474
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Outrun the Rays Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Farley Iowa Farley, IA | Park Improvements and Sun Shelters | $360,500 |
| St Clements Catholic Church Epworth, IA | Grant for Tents | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,326 | $45,876 | $39,474 | — | — |
| 2023 | $63,904 | $61,220 | $23,301 | — | — |
| 2022 | $25,986 | $413,292 | $387,306 | $368,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Outrun the Rays Inc is led by Robert Hingtgen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Hingtgen
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kluesner
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Ludwig
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hingtgen
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave O'Brien
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Langel
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack O'Brien
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Brown
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa O'Brien
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Langel
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Staker
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will O'Brien
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David O'Brien (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Outrun the Rays Inc
How large is Outrun the Rays Inc?
Outrun the Rays Inc reported $45K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Outrun the Rays Inc?
Outrun the Rays Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Epworth, IA. It holds $45K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Outrun the Rays Inc operate?
Outrun the Rays Inc has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Outrun the Rays Inc's EIN?
Outrun the Rays Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1856838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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