Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks
The roanoke lodge no. 197 b.p.o. Elks (organization) is a nonprofit organization whose exempt purposes are charitable and fraternal. The organization receives its support and revenue primarily from dues and fundraising activities.
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks at a glance
In short: Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks gave $180K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $45K), top state Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $179,588
- +48.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $44,897
- -25.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $980,187
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (8% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Various Charitable Donations 5000 ($156K). Together the top 4 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2025) to $180K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Donations 5000 | Charitable Donations | $156,088 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ram House Roanoke, VA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | Charitable | $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 | $980,187 | $970,192 | $1,034,179 | $179,588 | 4 | $13,955 |
| 2025 | $1,078,551 | $1,037,605 | $895,052 | $120,851 | 2 | $703 |
| 2024 | $915,580 | $842,236 | $741,726 | — | — | $1,481 |
| 2023 | $813,052 | $756,821 | $704,870 | — | — | $1 |
| 2022 | $762,122 | $763,702 | $632,057 | — | — | $3,496 |
| 2021 | $647,098 | $422,583 | $429,139 | — | — | $1,508 |
About Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks
Based on IRS filings
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks is a public charity, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $980K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $14K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks is led by Mark Wigginton, President on the 2026 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark Wigginton
President
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wynn
Board Chairman
President → Director, 2022
Director → Board Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Stull
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Webb
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Batey
Director
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stultz
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
25 hrs/week
$14K (2026)
Timothy Cronin
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
$5K (2026)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Vicky Halferty (2024–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Kiser (2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Tess Poff Blethyn (2025) — President
- Former: Dan Saunders (2021–2024) — Board Chairman
- Former: Wayne G. Hall (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: William R. Chase (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tony Kibola (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Mark Puckett (2021–2022) — Board Chairman
- Former: Tom Hensley (2022) — President
- Former: James Batey (2021) — Board Chairman
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 $14K, to David Stultz (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks
How much does Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks give each year?
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks gave $180K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $121K across 2 grants.
What is Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's typical grant size?
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's median grant in 2026 was $8,750, and its average grant was $44,897, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks give grants?
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's top state is Virginia, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Arizona (6%).
Does Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks?
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks reported $980K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $970K.
What is Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's EIN?
Roanoke Lodge 197 BPO Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0138694. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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