Robert K Else Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMankato, Minnesota · EIN 20-1765162 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Lenore Else |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 Apple Nook Court, Mankato MN 56001 |
| Phone | 5073811545 |
| Form and materials | Personal Contact |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary | Mankato, MN | Rev. Ahlert and Clara Strand Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs | Bartlesville, OK | General | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541329349103914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1765162
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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