Friends of Kailua Elks
To support the benevolent and protective order of the elks kailua lodge no. 2230 in the execution of its philantheropic works while supporting community programs.
Friends of Kailua Elks at a glance
In short: Friends of Kailua Elks gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $6,918
- -95.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Kailua Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kailua Elks Lodge No 2230 ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kailua Elks Lodge No 2230 Kailua, HI | Mou Memorandum of Understanding | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,918 | $50 | $3,313 | $150,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $147,201 | $4,313 | $2,406 | — | — | $1 |
| 2022 | $145,294 | $1,123 | $4,660 | — | — | $-2,765 |
| 2021 | $166,825 | $148,067 | $11,166 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Kailua Elks
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Kailua Elks is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kailua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Kailua Elks is led by Gregory Sylvester, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Sylvester
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Butch Adams
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vierling
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade Richardson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Frank Padilla (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Lawrence (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Spencer Adams (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Friends of Kailua Elks
How much does Friends of Kailua Elks give each year?
Friends of Kailua Elks gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Kailua Elks?
Friends of Kailua Elks reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $50.
What is Friends of Kailua Elks?
Friends of Kailua Elks is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kailua, HI. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Kailua Elks operate?
Friends of Kailua Elks has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Friends of Kailua Elks's EIN?
Friends of Kailua Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2011013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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