Dr Willard E And Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation is located in New Ulm, MN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dr Willard E And Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dr Willard E And Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation generated $138.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $232.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Dr Willard E And Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $2,070,652. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HOLD AND ADMINISTER THE TRUST PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO HOLD AND ADMINISTER THE TRUST PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Rev Michael A Woldt Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Mr Joe E Archer Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Rev Geoffrey A Kieta Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Mr Paul H Kelm Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Mr Timothy Luetzow Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Mr Thomas M Klaudt Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $136,295 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,611 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $138,906 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $222,047 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,320 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $6,847 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $2,131 | 
| Total functional expenses | $232,345 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,046 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,373,007 | 
| Investments—other securities | $58,889 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $4,440,942 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $222,047 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $222,047 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,218,895 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,440,942 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Dr Willard E And Ella N Romberg Supporting Foundation has awarded $222,047 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT  | $147,785 | 
ST JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT  | $25,000 | 
MINNESOTA VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT  | $49,262 |