Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc
To unite all Elks Lodge Members in closer bonds of fraternity, to promote the interest of the order, assist the community and foster charity, justice, brotherly love, fidelity and further patriotic devotion to America.
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc at a glance
In short: Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc reported $18K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $17,875 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $601,274
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $313,502
- -13.1% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $340,527
- -11.7% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $18K (2026). In 2026 it reported $18K 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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disablede Vet's Lodge #84 | — | $2,000 |
| Operation Blessing | — | $1,000 |
| Pro Labore Dei | — | $1,000 |
| Children's Care Corporation | — | $900 |
| Elks National Foundation | — | $665 |
| Cook County FOP #4 | — | $200 |
| Veteran's Assoc | — | $158 |
| Illinois Firefighters Assoc | — | $125 |
| IL State Police Assoc | — | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $601,274 | $313,502 | $340,527 | $17,875 | Total only |
| 2025 | $618,210 | $360,677 | $385,698 | $15,996 | Total only |
| 2024 | $626,371 | $352,185 | $345,473 | $13,554 | Total only |
| 2023 | $647,733 | $298,273 | $339,545 | $6,148 | 9 |
| 2022 | $683,526 | $278,966 | $297,446 | $5,990 | Total only |
| 2021 | $722,746 | $159,338 | $176,782 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc
Based on IRS filings
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc is a public charity, based in Crestwood, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $601K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $18K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lorene Dykes
Trustee
Lecturing Knight → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil McNeff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dykstra
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Murrillo
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Murillo
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Adamczyk
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Walker
Employee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$32K (2024) → $33K (2026)
Grank Giordano
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Duffy
Lecturing Knight
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Shelly
Secretary
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Erick
Leading Knight
Lecturing Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willial Mier
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bill Mier (2021–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Jeanne Poore (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Roger Amrein (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Victoria Downs (2024–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Duffy (2025) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Rene Dykes (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Oglesby (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jean Elliott (2021–2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: John Bracha (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John Murillo (2021–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $33K, to Jeanette Walker (Employee).
Frequently asked questions about Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc
How much does Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc give each year?
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc reported $18K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $16K in grants paid.
How large is Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc?
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc reported $601K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc's EIN?
Chicago South Elks Lodge 1596 BPOEInc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2134371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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