The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein
To operate and maintain a foundation for charitable, educational, cultural and literary purposes for the exploitation of copyrights that may be received, all in support of the butler public library in butler, Missouri.
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,817,339
- +14.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $615,607
- +202.8% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $615,607
- +202.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $141,452
- +22.3% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,817,339 | $615,607 | $141,452 | — | — | $615,607 |
| 2025 | $3,343,184 | $203,312 | $115,654 | — | — | $203,312 |
| 2024 | $3,255,526 | $414,297 | $105,348 | — | — | $414,297 |
| 2023 | $2,946,576 | $29,997 | $413,662 | — | — | $29,997 |
| 2022 | $3,330,241 | $145,532 | $91,283 | — | — | $145,532 |
| 2021 | $3,275,991 | $833,834 | $94,782 | — | — | $812,487 |
| 2020 | $2,536,938 | $80,004 | $298,132 | $66,900 | 1 | $80,004 |
About The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein
Based on IRS filings
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein is a public charity, based in Butler, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $616K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein is led by Cynthia Strelkoff, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia Strelkoff
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeremy Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Diana Vermaas
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Willow Oringderff
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Seth Black
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Porter
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tamara West
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Janie Pursley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dotty Esher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sally Hatten (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Donna Sewell (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jim Cunningham (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein
How large is The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein?
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $616K.
Where does The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein operate?
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein's EIN?
The Robert a & Virginia Heinlein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3620450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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