Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its governance, the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs.
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE at a glance
In short: Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE gave $54K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), top state Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,308
- +99.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,577
- +49.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,642
- Total assets
- $703,907
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Elks National Foundation ($26K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE gives
- Giving grew 664% 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $54K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | Assistance to Veterans | $25,607 |
| California-Hawaii Elks Associ Fresno, CA | Assist Children with Disabilities | $16,371 |
| The Dictionary Project Charleston, SC | Assist Students in Reading, Writing | $6,912 |
| Eli Home Anaheim, CA | Shelter, Services for Abused Childr | $5,418 |
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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 | $703,907 | $758,492 | $760,555 | $54,308 | 4 | $13,499 |
| 2025 | $644,078 | $674,489 | $659,979 | $27,222 | 3 | $9,510 |
| 2024 | $655,350 | $681,345 | $686,022 | $7,020 | 1 | $8,496 |
| 2023 | $646,003 | $637,126 | $607,214 | $7,110 | 1 | $145 |
| 2022 | $571,931 | $529,735 | $494,310 | $6,552 | 1 | $36 |
| 2021 | $497,286 | $212,823 | $205,004 | — | — | $266 |
About Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE
Based on IRS filings
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE is a public charity, based in Orange, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $704K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE is led by Stephanie Fitzpatrick, Chairman since 2026 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephanie Fitzpatrick
Chairman
Loyal Knight → Trustee, 2025
Trustee → Chairman, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Carnes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Wilkerson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Mamchur
Trustee
Chairman of Board → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda McWhirter
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig C. Coleman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$39K (2022) → $27K (2026)
Jim Lockridge
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$12K (2026)
Kelley Martinez
Exalted Ruler
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Butler
Leading Knight
Trustee → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Hamblin
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sutton
Lecture Knight
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jorge Cortez (2022–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Gary Doebereiner (2024–2025) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Rick Hatch (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Wagner (2025) — Lecture Knight
- Former: Janine Storm (2022–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Jim Swindell (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Terrie Schatz (2024) — Chairman of Board
- Former: Jeffrey Gruse (2022–2023) — Chairman of Board
- Former: Linda Salas (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Ellifritt (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Roslyn Peggins (2022–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Steve Baez (2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Marshall (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Jones (2021–2022) — Chairman of Board
- Former: Paul Pelasky (2021–2022) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Danny Salas (2021) — Leading Knight
- Former: Don Westerfield (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kealoha Arelliano (2021) — Exhaulted Ruler
- Former: Steve Cearley (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Suzi Brown (2021) — Lect. Knight
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 $27K, to Craig Coleman (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE
How much does Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE give each year?
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE gave $54K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's typical grant size?
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's median grant in 2026 was $11,642, and its average grant was $13,577, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE give grants?
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (40%) and South Carolina (13%).
Does Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE?
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE reported $704K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $758K.
What is Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's EIN?
Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-0541048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
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