Elyria Moose Lodge 778
The organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity,, benevelonce and charity. Also to provide funds to Ohio 501 C3 charities. This is accomplished through a year round schedule of social, gaming recreational activities for members and their families.
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 at a glance
In short: Elyria Moose Lodge 778 gave $83K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $82,743
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,686
- -28.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,538
- Total assets
- $1,428,653
- +4.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Elyria Moose Lodge 778 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Red Cross ($25K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
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 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elyria Moose Lodge 778 gives
- Giving grew 24% 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $86K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Findlay, OH | Community Services | $25,119 |
| Salvation Army of Elyria Elyria, OH | Community Services | $24,526 |
| OSMA Museum Heath, OH | Community Services | $16,549 |
| Advocate for Kids Columbus, OH | Community Services | $16,549 |
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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 | $1,428,653 | $492,759 | $445,108 | $82,743 | 4 | — |
| 2025 | $1,369,921 | $508,743 | $458,086 | $86,397 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $1,291,558 | $469,403 | $425,925 | $80,393 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $1,251,417 | $481,633 | $410,179 | $66,893 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,104,897 | $250,738 | $276,306 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,125,542 | $299,222 | $257,316 | — | — | $1 |
About Elyria Moose Lodge 778
Based on IRS filings
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 is a public charity, based in Elyria, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 is led by Sharon Hupp, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sharon Hupp
President
Trustee Year → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Fowler
Trustee Year
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Wissinger
Trustee Year
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Nemeth
Trustee Year
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward C Smith
Administrator
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $21K (2026)
Les Glauner
Junior Past President
President → Treasurer, 2025
Treasurer → Junior Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Brady
Vice President
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Vitali
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: John Jackson (2021–2025) — Junior Past President
- Former: Joe Vitali (2025) — Trustee Year
- Former: Linda Bates (2025) — Trustee Year
- Former: Daniel J Zaffle (2022–2024) — Trustee Year
- Former: David Keener (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Leslie Glauner (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Bates-Tester (2023–2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Tooley Morris (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bobbie J Hoover (2022) — Junior Past President
- Former: Ronald Trimmel (2022) — Trustee Year
- Former: Dwight Rogers (2021) — Prelate
- Former: Robert Dodd (2021) — Trustee Year
- Former: Robert J. Hoover (2021) — Governor
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 $21K, to Edward C Smith (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Elyria Moose Lodge 778
How much does Elyria Moose Lodge 778 give each year?
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 gave $83K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $86K across 3 grants.
What is Elyria Moose Lodge 778's typical grant size?
Elyria Moose Lodge 778's median grant in 2026 was $20,538, and its average grant was $20,686, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elyria Moose Lodge 778 give grants?
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Elyria Moose Lodge 778 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Elyria Moose Lodge 778's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (4 grants).
How large is Elyria Moose Lodge 778?
Elyria Moose Lodge 778 reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $493K.
What is Elyria Moose Lodge 778's EIN?
Elyria Moose Lodge 778's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0367372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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