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BPO ElKS # 1965

Public charity · Grantmaker Hastings, MI EIN: 38-1578965 Website

To teach the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. To recognize a belief in God. To promote the welfare and happiness of members. To enhance the spirit of American Patriotism. To cultivate good fellowship. To serve the people and communities through benevolent programs.

BPO ElKS # 1965 at a glance

In short: BPO ElKS # 1965 reported $11K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2026)
$11,354 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
+6.9% vs 2025
Total assets
$215,377
+0.5% vs 2025
Revenue (2026)
$93,248
-29.7% vs 2025
Net investment income (2026)
$8
-88.1% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$96,179
-4.9% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.

Who BPO ElKS # 1965 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 Total only2023 1 grant2024 Total only2025 Total only2026

From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $11K (2026). In 2026 it reported $11K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ElkS National Foundation Chicago, IL—$8,774
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$215,377$93,248$96,179$11,354Total only$8
2025$214,310$132,604$101,160$10,621Total only$67
2024$178,920$104,300$82,262$8,7741$3
2023$168,882$88,511$71,009$2,713Total only$8
2022$149,572$146,940$112,200———
2021$112,995$15,077$21,321———

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About BPO ElKS # 1965

Based on IRS filings

BPO ElKS # 1965 is a public charity, based in Hastings, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $11K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $8.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

BPO ElKS # 1965's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Mancy Striegle

    Trustee - Year

    Tustee - Year → Trustee - Year, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Kainbach

    Trustee - Year

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tammy Pyle

    Lecturing Knight

    Esquire → Lecturing Knight, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krystie Cox

    Leading Knight

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas J. Cox

    Inner Guard

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Bunge

    Chaplan

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Lord

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary L. Rivett

    Loyal Knight

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Short

    Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Garrett

    Exalted Ruler

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ronald Barnes

    Trust - Year

    New on the 2026 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan K. Barnes

    Esquire

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (27)
  • Former: Barb Coppins (2023–2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Doug Barnes (2023–2025) — Exalted Ruler
  • Former: Marc Coppins (2023–2025) — Loyal Knight
  • Former: Ron Barnes (2023–2025) — Lecturing Knight
  • Former: Martha Anderson-Ford (2024–2025) — Trustee- Year
  • Former: Melissa Stroh (2025) — Trustee - Year & Treasuer
  • Former: Kathy Lane (2021–2024) — Chaplain
  • Former: Darla Burghdoff (2024) — Trustee - Year & Rentals Coordinator
  • Former: Missy Short (2024) — Treasuer
  • Former: Susan Siminton (2024) — Esquire
  • Former: Charlie Dennis (2021–2023) — Exalted Ruler
  • Former: Deb Baker (2021–2023) — Lecturing Knight
  • Former: Paula Jasperse (2021–2023) — Treasuer
  • Former: Christine Dennis (2023) — Leading Knight
  • Former: Corey Gilbert (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Johnny McCoy (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Bonnie Converse (2021–2022) — Lecturing Knight
  • Former: Brad Jousma (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Cheryl Shook (2021–2022) — Chaplain
  • Former: Chuck Bunge (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Dave Jackson (2021–2022) — Exalted Ruler
  • Former: Jim Burghdoff (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Paula Pierce (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Robin Benner (2021–2022) — Tiler
  • Former: Shannon Allwardt (2021–2022) — Inner Guard
  • Former: Shari Sherk (2021–2022) — Esquire
  • Former: Willard Pierce (2021–2022) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 BPO ElKS # 1965

How much does BPO ElKS # 1965 give each year?

BPO ElKS # 1965 reported $11K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $11K in grants paid.

How large is BPO ElKS # 1965?

BPO ElKS # 1965 reported $215K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $93K.

Where does BPO ElKS # 1965 operate?

BPO ElKS # 1965 has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is BPO ElKS # 1965's EIN?

BPO ElKS # 1965's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1578965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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