Robert K Else
Robert K Else is a private foundation focused on religion, 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.
Robert K Else at a glance
In short: Robert K Else gave $145K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,000
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,836,216
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert K Else funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campus Crusade for Christ ($50K). Together the top 4 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert K Else gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $170K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Alama University; Victor and Kah-Kiat Koh Account | $50,000 |
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | David Jeremiah ministry | $30,000 |
| Mankato Christian Academy Mankato, MN | General | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,836,216 | $208,008 | $159,228 | $145,000 | 5 | $147,725 | $95,719 | $108,121 |
| 2023 | $1,807,436 | $151,608 | $182,293 | $170,000 | 7 | $174,025 | $42,186 | $102,488 |
| 2022 | $1,838,121 | $128,792 | $125,174 | $112,600 | 5 | $115,275 | $18,999 | $103,074 |
| 2021 | $1,834,503 | $197,630 | $72,229 | $61,000 | 5 | $63,368 | $82,624 | $101,909 |
| 2020 | $1,709,102 | $159,220 | $51,162 | $44,240 | 4 | — | $45,527 | $89,337 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert K Else is led by Lori Else Butler, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Else Butler
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenore M Else
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Else
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert K Else II
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Robert K Else
How much does Robert K Else give each year?
Robert K Else gave $145K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 7 grants.
What is Robert K Else's typical grant size?
Robert K Else's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert K Else give grants?
Robert K Else's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (31%) and California (21%).
Does Robert K Else give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Robert K Else's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert K Else's largest grantees?
Robert K Else's largest 2024 grantees include Campus Crusade for Christ ($50,000), Turning Point ($30,000) and Mankato Christian Academy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert K Else?
Robert K Else reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert K Else?
Robert K Else is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Mankato, MN. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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