Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Operates under the lodge system for the exclusive benefit of its members. Toinculate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; torecognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of itsMembers; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship;to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government,the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America willserve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks at a glance
In short: Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gave $8K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,309
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,309
- Median grant
- $8,309
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was 4 Entities 5000 ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Entities 5000 Novato, CA | — | $8,309 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21,189 | $38,681 | $8,309 | 1 |
About Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, based in Novato, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's 2021 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bruce Piper
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Stein
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wally Holmes
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Vogel
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
$9K (2021)
Christine Torres
Chaplain
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Castleberry
Lecturing Knigh
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Boyett
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Trites
Leading Knight
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Brown
Exalted Ruler
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vern Wildhaber
Loyal Knight
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $9K, to Diane Vogel (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
How much does Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks give each year?
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gave $8K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks operate?
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks has awarded grants in California.
What is Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
Novato Lodge 2655 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2913980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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