Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540
Our mission is to promote the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity, to recognize a belief in god, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of our members, to quicken the spirit of American patriotism, to cultivate good fellowship, to perpetuate ourselves as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its governance. The benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of America will serve the people and communities of Sussex county Delaware through our charitable programs, thereby demonstrating that elks care - elks share.
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 at a glance
In short: Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,362
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,121
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,756
- Total assets
- $972,541
- +17.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Delaware (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Elks National Foundation ($12K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+18%). 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 $5K (2021) to $36K (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Assistance | $12,106 |
| The Rookery Golf Club Milton, DE | Unrestricted Assistance | $10,756 |
| Cancer Support Community Delaware Middletown, DE | Unrestricted Assistance | $10,500 |
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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 | $972,541 | $753,375 | $623,699 | $33,362 | 3 | $5,284 |
| 2025 | $828,966 | $582,988 | $553,163 | $33,310 | 3 | $6,095 |
| 2024 | $832,551 | $655,732 | $547,658 | $35,965 | 4 | $2,401 |
| 2023 | $692,582 | $565,223 | $498,977 | $28,234 | 1 | $56 |
| 2022 | $623,170 | $556,909 | $403,840 | $16,952 | 1 | $189 |
| 2021 | $455,624 | $246,317 | $235,769 | $5,371 | 1 | $10 |
| 2020 | $434,533 | $406,574 | $391,151 | $5,519 | 1 | $17 |
About Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540
Based on IRS filings
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 is a public charity, based in Nassau, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $973K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kelly Barber
Trustee
Leading Knight → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Holton Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Fay
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Schreck
Trustee
Leading Knight → Exalter Ruler, 2024
Exalter Ruler → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Hall-McBride
Trustee
Leading Knight → Exalter Ruler, 2025
Exalter Ruler → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Mayer
Secretary
Leading Knight → Exalter Ruler, 2023
Exalter Ruler → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $9K (2026)
Karen Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2026)
Betty Ann Kortlang
Leading Knight
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2025
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Schreck
Exalter Ruler
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Exalter Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hall-McBride
Lecturing Knight
Inner Guard → Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Digennaro
Esquire
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrie Bradley
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Miller-Marcin
Chaplain
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Celia
Inner Guard
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bradley
Tiler
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ralph Patterson (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Lynne Brown (2022–2025) — Tiler
- Former: Jack Anderson (2024–2025) — Chaplain
- Former: Gary Eckenrode (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn Clougher (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Becky Hollinger (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Samuel Lesher Jr. (2020–2022) — Exalter Ruler
- Former: John Marcus (2020–2021) — Esquire
- Former: Patricia Guditus (2020–2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Phyllis Patterson (2020–2021) — Chaplain
- Former: Edmund Guditus (2021) — Tiler
- Former: Ed Guditus (2020) — Tiler
- Former: Michael Gilsenan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Hollinger (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Tom Clougher (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 $9K, to Karen Palmer (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540
How much does Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 give each year?
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $33K across 3 grants.
What is Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's typical grant size?
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's median grant in 2026 was $10,756, and its average grant was $11,121, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 give grants?
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 gives mostly in Delaware: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (36%).
Does Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540?
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 reported $973K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $753K.
What is Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's EIN?
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0164552. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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