BPO Elks 134
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization and to provide its government, the benevolent protective order of elks of the united states of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share
BPO Elks 134 at a glance
In short: BPO Elks 134 gave $80K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $79,732
- +504.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,289
- +101.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,433
- Total assets
- $2,728,581
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who BPO Elks 134 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lancaster County Field of Hope ($25K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $80K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Field of Hope Columbia, PA | Charitable Giving | $25,000 |
| Bridlepath Equine Center Quarryville, PA | Charitable Giving | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Recreation Commission Lancaster, PA | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm Conestoga, PA | Charitable Giving | $6,866 |
| Lone Oak Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Lancaster, PA | Charitable Giving | $6,866 |
| Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects Inc Somerset, PA | Charitable Giving | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,728,581 | $1,113,303 | $993,172 | $79,732 | 6 | $12,412 |
| 2025 | $2,607,974 | $891,757 | $789,813 | $13,200 | 2 | $7,925 |
| 2024 | $2,324,003 | $888,777 | $842,935 | $56,000 | 3 | $3,134 |
| 2023 | $2,331,048 | $1,278,394 | $1,176,185 | — | — | $4,034 |
| 2022 | $2,172,257 | $643,186 | $633,707 | — | — | $7,684 |
| 2021 | $2,101,399 | $358,011 | $278,095 | — | — | $39,327 |
| 2020 | $2,001,642 | $547,836 | $506,170 | — | — | $3,956 |
About BPO Elks 134
Based on IRS filings
BPO Elks 134 is a public charity, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BPO Elks 134's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Neal Heisey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Gast
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Rossman
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kruse
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocc Steco Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Laliberte
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2026)
Kyle Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $4K (2026)
Jennifer Chapman
Exalted Ruler
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Little
Leading Knight
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2025
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kamau
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Warco Ending
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Jesse Hudock (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: David Harzinski (2023–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Terrance Warco (2023–2025) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Craig Rhineer (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Uhle (2022–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Eddie Huertas (2020–2023) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Anne Witkonis (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Doug Charles (2020–2022) — Inner Guard
- Former: James L. Beck Sr. (2020–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Robert Brader (2020–2022) — Tiler
- Former: Ronald Tate Pope (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Metzger (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lester Johns (2021–2022) — Esquire
- Former: Laureen Lefever (2022) — Lecturing Kn
- Former: Robert Mullen (2022) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Anthony Cavallaro (2020–2021) — Lecturing Kn
- Former: Ray Wilkinson (2020–2021) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Dee Pappas (2021) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Douglas Charles (2021) — Tiler
- Former: Adam Taylor (2020) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Butch Johns (2020) — Esquire
- Former: Ed Cameron (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Johns (2020) — Trustee
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 $5K, to Rick Laliberte (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BPO Elks 134
How much does BPO Elks 134 give each year?
BPO Elks 134 gave $80K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is BPO Elks 134's typical grant size?
BPO Elks 134's median grant in 2026 was $8,433, and its average grant was $13,289, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does BPO Elks 134 give grants?
BPO Elks 134 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does BPO Elks 134 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on BPO Elks 134's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (6 grants).
Who are BPO Elks 134's largest grantees?
BPO Elks 134's largest 2026 grantees include Lancaster County Field of Hope ($25,000), Bridlepath Equine Center ($25,000) and Lancaster Recreation Commission ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is BPO Elks 134?
BPO Elks 134 reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is BPO Elks 134's EIN?
BPO Elks 134's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0400860. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
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