Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576

Public charity · Grantmaker Stevensville, MD EIN: 52-1130392

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.

Key facts about Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576

In short: Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 gave $63K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
52-1130392
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$62,635
Grants made (2026)
7
Average grant
$8,948
Median grant
$6,260
Total assets
$786,197
Primary geography
Maryland (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$786K

+13.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$63K

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

7

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-1.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

StevensvilleChicagoAnnapolisLaurelChesterGrasonvilleCentrevillePoolesville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K3 grants2020 5 grants2021 4 grants2022 6 grants2023 9 grants2024 7 grants2025 7 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $74K (2024). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $63K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2026

MD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc: $23KMD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc$23KKent Island High School: $9KKent Island High School$9KChesapeake Charities: $7KChesapeake Charities$7KUnited Communities VFD: $6KUnited Communities VFD$6KWilliam J Jernick Memorial Fund: $6KWilliam J Jernick MemorialFund$6KElks National Veterans Service Commission: $6KElks National Veterans ServiceCommission$6KElks National Foundation: $6KElks National Foundation$6K

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

33<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
MD Del DC Elks Assoc Inc Annapolis, MDUnrestricted Assistance$22,775
Kent Island High School Stevensville, MDUnrestricted Assistance$9,000
Chesapeake Charities Stevensville, MDUnrestricted Assistance$6,600
United Communities VFD Stevensville, MDUnrestricted Assistance$6,260
William J Jernick Memorial Fund Laurel, MDUnrestricted Assistance$6,000
Elks National Veterans Service Commission Chicago, ILUnrestricted Assistance$6,000
Elks National Foundation Chicago, ILUnrestricted Assistance$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$786,197$693,219$697,998
Revenue$705,877$607,770$674,168
Expenses$613,131$585,116$658,032
Net Investment Income$2,721$1,708$1,826

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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

Mike Benson — Secretary: $7KMike BensonSecretary$7KLeo Sincavage — Treasurer: $7KLeo SincavageTreasurer$7K

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.

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