Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 is a subordinate lodge of the benevolent and protective order of the elks of the usa. It operates a lodge, bar and kitchen in stevensville, Maryland for the benefit of its members. The organization also performs fundraising activities to raise monies for the benefit of the lodge and the community-at-large. The organization is primarily supported by membership dues, special events, and slot machine income.
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 at a glance
In short: Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 gave $63K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $62,635
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,948
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,260
- Total assets
- $786,197
- +13.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was MD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc ($23K). Together the top 7 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). 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 $21K (2020) to $74K (2024). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Assistance | $22,775 |
| Kent Island High School Stevensville, MD | Unrestricted Assistance | $9,000 |
| Chesapeake Charities Stevensville, MD | Unrestricted Assistance | $6,600 |
| United Communities VFD Stevensville, MD | Unrestricted Assistance | $6,260 |
| William J Jernick Memorial Fund Laurel, MD | Unrestricted Assistance | $6,000 |
| Elks National Veterans Service Commission Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Assistance | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Assistance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $786,197 | $705,877 | $613,131 | $62,635 | 7 | $2,721 |
| 2025 | $693,219 | $607,770 | $585,116 | $63,715 | 7 | $1,708 |
| 2024 | $697,998 | $674,168 | $658,032 | $73,580 | 9 | $1,826 |
| 2023 | $672,921 | $642,775 | $607,323 | $57,870 | 6 | $420 |
| 2022 | $634,320 | $525,317 | $499,495 | $40,758 | 4 | $405 |
| 2021 | $609,477 | $350,578 | $373,401 | $30,000 | 5 | $192 |
| 2020 | $639,891 | $456,680 | $415,210 | $20,540 | 3 | $1,385 |
About Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576
Based on IRS filings
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 is a public charity, based in Stevensville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $786K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's 2026 filing lists 16 officers; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jimmy Cox
Year Trustee
Est. Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2024
Exalted Ruler → Year Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Wilson
Year Trustee
Est. Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2025
Exalted Ruler → Year Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Barron
Year Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Frere
Year Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Keagy
Year Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Sincavage
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2026)
Mike Benson
Secretary
Year Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2026)
Doug Bishop
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Tunnicliff
Exalted Ruler
Est. Loyal Knight → Est. Leading Knight, 2025
Est. Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Evans
Est. Loyal Knight
Year Trustee → Est. Lecturing Knight, 2025
Est. Lecturing Knight → Est. Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kelly
Esquire
Year Trustee → Esquire, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kunz
Inner Guard
Esquire → Inner Guard, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Maisel
Est. Leading Knight
Est. Lecturing Knight → Est. Loyal Knight, 2025
Est. Loyal Knight → Est. Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Rybak
Est. Lecturing Knight
Year Trustee → Est. Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Ephraim
Tiler
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Meyer
Alt to Grand Lodge
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: John Meyer (2020–2025) — Year Trustee
- Former: Rick Frere (2020–2025) — Year Trustee
- Former: Rusty Steele (2024–2025) — Year Trustee
- Former: Morgan Whiting (2021–2024) — Est. Loyal Knight
- Former: Rachael Whiting (2021–2024) — Tiler
- Former: Cleveland Sweeney (2022–2024) — Year Trustee
- Former: Joe Vitek (2024) — Esquire
- Former: Donna Hagerty (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nance Dominick (2022) — Est. Lecturing Knight
- Former: George Stoltz (2020–2021) — Est. Lecturing Knight
- Former: Ron Martin (2020–2021) — Year Trustee
- Former: Mike Harper (2020) — Tiler
- Former: Rose Haprer (2020) — Inner Guard
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 $7K, to Mike Benson (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576
How much does Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 give each year?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 gave $63K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $64K across 7 grants.
What is Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's typical grant size?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's median grant in 2026 was $6,260, and its average grant was $8,948, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 give grants?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 gives mostly in Maryland: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stevensville, MD (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's largest grantees?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's largest 2026 grantees include MD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc ($22,775), Kent Island High School ($9,000) and Chesapeake Charities ($6,600), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 reported $786K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $706K.
What is Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's EIN?
Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1130392. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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