Robert K Else is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in MANKATO, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $96K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
-14.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+19.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert K Else reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Robert K Else
Based on IRS filings
Robert K Else is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in MANKATO, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,836,216 | $1,807,436 | $1,838,121 |
| Revenue | $208,008 | $151,608 | $128,792 |
| Expenses | $159,228 | $182,293 | $125,174 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $147,725 | $174,025 | $115,275 |
| Net Investment Income | $95,719 | $42,186 | $18,999 |
| Distributable Amount | $108,121 | $102,488 | $103,074 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Campus Crusade for Christ ($50,000), Turning Point ($30,000), Mankato Christian Academy ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Mankato, MN | Rev. Ahlert and Clara Strand Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Alama University; Victor and Kah-Kiat Koh Account | $50,000 |
| Mankato Christian Academy Mankato, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | David Jeremiah ministry | $30,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | General | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenore M Else | Director, Chair | 1 | — |
| Lori Else Butler | Director, President | 1 | — |
| Robert K Else II | Director, Vice President | 1 | — |
| Eric Else | Director, Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert K Else?
Robert K Else is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in MANKATO, MN. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Robert K Else?
As of 2024, Robert K Else holds $1.8M in total assets with $208K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Robert K Else operate?
Robert K Else has awarded grants in California, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia.
What size grants does Robert K Else award?
In 2024, Robert K Else awarded 5 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Robert K Else required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert K Else reported a distributable amount of $108K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert K Else's EIN?
Robert K Else's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1765162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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