The Mabel Ekman Charitable
The Mabel Ekman Charitable is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2023 filing describes support for elderly Lutherans as its direct charitable activity and says qualifying grants are made through Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
The Mabel Ekman Charitable at a glance
In short: The Mabel Ekman Charitable gave $68K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,400
- +242.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,218
- -68.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $713,494
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mabel Ekman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Qualifying grants for its stated direct charitable activity are made through Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1010 Rio Grande Street Suite A, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 538-4831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mabel Ekman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gethsemane Lutheran Church ($17K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% each to recipients in Washington and Maryland, 8% to recipients in Minnesota, and 4% to recipients in California. The listed 2024 recipients also included an organization in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mabel Ekman Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gethsemane Lutheran Church Austin, TX | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Lutheran Sunset Ministries Clifton, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Augsburg Lutheran Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Abiding Grace Lutheran Endowment Southlake, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holden Village Lutheran Ret Commun Chelan, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Moline Lutheran Cemetary Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pastoral Benevolant Fund Stamford, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Elim Lutheran Church Petaluma, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants; it made 1 grant in each of 2023 and 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $713,494 | $47,635 | $81,289 | $68,400 | 11 | $75,900 | $29,523 |
| 2023 | $747,148 | $22,450 | $27,087 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $24,331 |
| 2022 | $751,785 | $7,096 | $45,192 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $24,822 |
| 2021 | $789,881 | $93,990 | $69,598 | $60,000 | 1 | $60,000 | $24,389 |
| 2020 | $765,489 | $67,691 | $51,017 | $43,000 | 1 | — | $16,740 |
| 2018 | $735,682 | $55,699 | $52,126 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $23,075 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “support for elderly Lutherans.” Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including churches, ministries, a university, and other organizations.
Among those recipients, Lutheran World Relief says it works with Lutherans and partners around the world to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering. Lutheran Sunset Ministries describes its mission as providing person-centered services based on Christian values. Pacific Lutheran University says it educates students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for other people, the community, and the earth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $68,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $17,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $17,000 to Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas; $10,000 each to Lutheran Sunset Ministries in Clifton, Texas, and Lutheran World Relief in Baltimore, Maryland; and $5,200 each to Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, and Augsburg Lutheran in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists REV KARL A GRONBERG, DANIEL K LUNDQUIST JR, and SHARON K NETTLE as trustees.
The Mabel Ekman Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karl A. Gronberg
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Daniel K. Lundquist Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon K. Nettle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sharon E. Kojzarek (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Harrison M. Markley Jr. (2018) — Trustee
- Former: Ll Bert Hofer Jr. (2018) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 The Mabel Ekman Charitable
How much does The Mabel Ekman Charitable give each year?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable gave $68K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is The Mabel Ekman Charitable's typical grant size?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,218, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mabel Ekman Charitable give grants?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (15%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Mabel Ekman Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Mabel Ekman Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Mabel Ekman Charitable's largest grantees?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Gethsemane Lutheran Church ($17,000), Lutheran Sunset Ministries ($10,000) and Lutheran World Relief ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mabel Ekman Charitable?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable reported $713K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does The Mabel Ekman Charitable fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “support for elderly Lutherans.” Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including churches, ministries, a university, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mabel Ekman Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mabel Ekman Charitable's EIN?
The Mabel Ekman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3144483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does The Mabel Ekman Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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