Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc
The organization is engaged in providing assistance to victims of disasters or those in emergency hardship situations. The organization also provides financial assistance for certain related educational and scientific purposes.
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc at a glance
In short: Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +275.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,154,282
- +443.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida State Elks Association Inc ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $135K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State Elks Association Inc Umatilla, FL | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc Fresno, CA | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| North Carolina State Elks Association Inc Atlantic Beach, NC | Support for Power Outage | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,154,282 | $1,051,637 | $77,644 | $75,000 | 3 | $5,322 |
| 2024 | $212,278 | $37,022 | $23,894 | $20,000 | 1 | $3,043 |
| 2023 | $150,256 | $84,241 | $110,739 | $110,000 | 4 | $1,422 |
| 2022 | $141,015 | $13,479 | $137,195 | $135,000 | 6 | $28 |
| 2021 | $266,231 | $53,062 | $52,063 | $50,000 | 2 | $91 |
| 2020 | $268,237 | $22,351 | $72,070 | $70,000 | 3 | $1,032 |
About Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc is led by Richard Tabachuk, Chairman on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Tabachuk
Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan R. Klatt
Grand Secretary & COO
COO → Grand Secretary, 2023
Grand Secretary → Grand Secretary & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randi Shook
Grand Exalted Ruler
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michael F. Smith (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce A. Hidley (2023) — Grand Exalted Ruler
- Former: T. Keith Mills (2022) — Grand Exalted Ruler
- Former: Paul Ryan (2021) — Grand Exalted Ruler
- Former: Roger True (2021) — Trustee
- Former: James L. Nichelson (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Robert L. Duitsman (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc
How much does Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc give each year?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's typical grant size?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc give grants?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (33%) and North Carolina (33%).
Does Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's EIN?
Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1879284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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