Al Elks Trust Inc
Al Elks Trust Inc is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $130K. Net investment income was $68K.
Al Elks Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Al Elks Trust Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $130K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $130,000
- +14.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $130,000
- +14.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $2,332,788
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Al Elks Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alabama Elks ($130K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Al Elks Trust Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2021) to $130K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Elks Cullman, AL | General Operating | $130,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,332,788 | $187,049 | $156,362 | $130,000 | 1 | $135,169 | $68,189 | $137,254 |
| 2025 | $2,299,461 | $230,137 | $137,456 | $114,000 | 1 | $118,944 | $112,079 | $126,135 |
| 2024 | $2,207,038 | $62,610 | $135,455 | $114,000 | 1 | $118,701 | $56,294 | $116,130 |
| 2023 | $2,280,265 | $96,696 | $138,702 | $114,000 | 1 | $118,731 | $79,988 | $116,433 |
| 2022 | $2,324,398 | $231,973 | $137,625 | $114,000 | 1 | $119,006 | $154,749 | $128,122 |
| 2021 | $2,025,887 | $96,355 | $134,634 | $114,000 | 1 | — | $74,782 | $110,121 |
| 2020 | $2,065,013 | $68,336 | $149,612 | $124,000 | 1 | — | $60,034 | $110,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Al Elks Trust Inc reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Al Elks Trust Inc is led by Gwen B. Parker, Chairwoman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gwen B. Parker
Chairwoman
Chairman → Chairwoman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regions Bank Trust Department
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2026)
Darlene Pugh
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Thrasher
Vice Chairmain
Aea President → Vice Chairmain, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Leon Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Carl Brown (2021–2022) — Aea President
- Former: Joel Vickery (2021–2022) — Aea Secretary
- Former: Bob Bergh (2020) — Director at Large - N Aea
- Former: Danny McCallister (2020) — Aea Treasurer
- Former: Jim Gordon (2020) — Trust Treasurer
- Former: Mike Bennett (2020) — Director at Large - Central
- Former: Tom Forsman (2020) — Director at Large - South
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $21K, to Regions Bank Trust Department (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Al Elks Trust Inc
How much does Al Elks Trust Inc give each year?
Al Elks Trust Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $114K across 1 grant.
How large is Al Elks Trust Inc?
Al Elks Trust Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Al Elks Trust Inc operate?
Al Elks Trust Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Al Elks Trust Inc's EIN?
Al Elks Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6056725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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