BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558
B.p.o.e. Carlsbad elks lodge's mission is 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 for its government, the benevolent and 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.
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 at a glance
In short: BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 gave $70K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $69,570
- +86.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,914
- +49.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,145,625
- -0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Carlsbad Community Foundation ($20K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $15K (2020) to $89K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Community Foundation Carlsbad, NM | General Support for Truth or Consequences Veterans Center | $19,710 |
| NM Elks Assoc Under the BPOE of the USA Chicago, IL | General support for benevolent, veteran, & cerebral palsy groups | $16,654 |
| Carlsbad Municipal School District Carlsbad, NM | Athletic Events Support | $12,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $11,206 |
| Assistance League of Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,145,625 | $742,442 | $803,258 | $69,570 | 5 | $4,612 |
| 2025 | $1,148,406 | $749,624 | $816,666 | $37,279 | 4 | $5,191 |
| 2024 | $1,195,632 | $747,004 | $774,134 | $53,724 | 5 | $22,757 |
| 2023 | $1,087,170 | $766,257 | $705,814 | $88,820 | 7 | $367 |
| 2022 | $1,145,182 | $599,614 | $576,463 | $17,771 | Total only | $247 |
| 2021 | $1,130,607 | $193,807 | $343,460 | — | — | $326 |
| 2020 | $1,233,478 | $609,729 | $523,337 | $15,063 | 1 | $3,313 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558
Based on IRS filings
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 is a public charity, based in Carlsbad, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 is led by Roger Maxwell, Outgoing President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roger Maxwell
Outgoing President
Loyal Knight → Exalted Ruler & President, 2025
Exalted Ruler & President → Outgoing President, 2026
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Roberson
Exalted Ruler & President
Leading Knight & Vice President → Exalted Ruler & President, 2026
On filings since 2025
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee White
Trustee
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnson
Trustee
Inner Guard → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Dearing
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Calvani
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hitchens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2026)
Jeffrey Gordon
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
$6K (2025) → $5K (2026)
Brad Rogers
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Stears
Leading Knight & Vice President
Lecturing Knight → Leading Knight & Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Mattes
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Damon West (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Kurimski (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: William Vera (2024–2025) — Outgoing President
- Former: Christopher Gooch (2025) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Brian Cook (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Gordon (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Eric McGee (2023–2024) — Leading Knight & Vice President
- Former: Nolan Autry (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Miller (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Kurimski (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rob Christiansen (2023) — Leading Knight & Vice President
- Former: Aaron Ballew (2020–2022) — Leading Knight
- Former: Bill Vera (2021–2022) — Tiler
- Former: Kelly Calicoat (2021–2022) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Mark Barela (2021–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Robert Reid (2021–2022) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: David Bradley (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Christiansen (2022) — Esquire
- Former: Lori Laughinghouse (2021) — Esquire
- Former: Rob Christien (2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Rob Perozynski (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Don Sexton (2020) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Kent Frink (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lori Elyasevich (2020) — Chaplain
- Former: Nate Raulston (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Russell Elyasevich (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Whit Storey (2020) — Lecturing Knight
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 $10K, to Kent Hitchens (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558
How much does BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 give each year?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 gave $70K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $37K across 4 grants.
What is BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's typical grant size?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's median grant in 2026 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,914, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 give grants?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 gives mostly in New Mexico: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, NM (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's largest grantees?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's largest 2026 grantees include Carlsbad Community Foundation ($19,710), NM Elks Assoc Under the BPOE of the USA ($16,654) and Carlsbad Municipal School District ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $742K.
What is BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's EIN?
BPOE Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0036680. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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