Roanoke Lodge 197 Bpo Elks

Foundation · Grantmaker Roanoke, VA EIN: 54-0138694

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.

Key facts about Roanoke Lodge 197 Bpo Elks

In short: Roanoke Lodge 197 Bpo Elks gave $180K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $45K), top state Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
54-0138694
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$179,588
Grants made (2026)
4
Average grant
$44,897
Median grant
$8,750
Total assets
$980,187
Primary geography
Virginia (8% 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

$980K

-9.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$180K

+48.6% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

-25.7% YoY

About Roanoke Lodge 197 Bpo Elks

Based on IRS filings

Roanoke Lodge 197 Bpo Elks is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 4 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

PhoenixRoanokeTriangle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20242 grants20254 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2026

Various Charitable Donations 5000: $156KVarious Charitable Donations5000$156KSleep in Heavenly Peace: $10KSleep in Heavenly Peace$10KRam House: $8KRam House$8KToys for Tots: $6KToys for Tots$6K

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
VARIOUS CHARITABLE DONATIONS 5000 CHARITABLE DONATIONS$156,088
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE Phoenix, AZCHARITABLE$10,000
RAM HOUSE Roanoke, VACHARITABLE$7,500
TOYS FOR TOTS Triangle, VACHARITABLE$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$980,187$1,078,551$915,580
Revenue$970,192$1,037,605$842,236
Expenses$1,034,179$895,052$741,726
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$13,955$703$1,481
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

David Stultz — Secretary: $14KDavid StultzSecretary$14KTimothy Cronin — Treasurer: $5KTimothy CroninTreasurer$5K

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.

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