Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc
To further charitable educational and benevolent activities providing aid to the sick, disabled, youth, and unfortunate
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc gave $391K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $391K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $390,620
- -3.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $390,620
- Median grant
- $390,620
- Total assets
- $3,332,962
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wisconsin Elks Association ($391K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2022) to $404K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $391K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Elks Association New London, WI | Charitable Works | $390,620 |
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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 | $3,332,962 | $494,458 | $417,278 | $390,620 | 1 | $243,371 |
| 2025 | $2,982,592 | $469,066 | $428,935 | $403,660 | Total only | $200,558 |
| 2024 | $2,967,024 | $490,814 | $373,128 | — | — | $170,886 |
| 2023 | $2,616,076 | $461,949 | $389,527 | $368,223 | Total only | $205,645 |
| 2022 | $2,862,880 | $598,495 | $307,112 | $284,570 | Total only | $247,049 |
| 2021 | $2,593,352 | $282,967 | $333,500 | $314,670 | 1 | $41,877 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Janesville, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $391K. Net investment income was $243K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc is led by Jeff Miller, Wea State President since 2026 (on filings since 2025); none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeff Miller
Wea State President
Wea President Elect → Wea State President, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Kenneth Bruckner
President
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaye Franklin
Wea Nw Trustee
Trustee → Wea Nw Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rob Radig
Wea at Large Trustee
Trustee → Wea at Large Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tony Voulgaris
Wea Central Trustee
Trustee → Wea Central Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ray Dabler
Wea Ne Trustee
Trustee → Wea Ne Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ron Whalen
Wea South Trustee
Wea South Vice President → Wea South Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
David Hagen
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Kostuck
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Somers
Wea South Vice President
Vice President South → Wea South Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lou Suisberger
State Sponsorpger
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Manuel Salinas III
Wea President Elect
Vice President → Wea President Elect, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tj Jungwirth
Wea Nw Vice President
Vice President → Wea Nw Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Anthony Kieffer
Wea Central Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Kelly Downard
Wea Ne Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Ken Bruckner (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Greg Whelton (2025) — Wea Central Vice President
- Former: Jon Mijal (2025) — Wea Ne Vice President
- Former: Pat Moran (2025) — Wea State President
- Former: David Derosier (2021–2024) — Trustee Chairman
- Former: Karl Hanke (2022–2024) — State President
- Former: Patrick Moran (2023–2024) — President Elect
- Former: Ryan Swantz (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Solomon King (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Francisco (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph Heimerl (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Keener (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bruce Conard (2022) — Vice President Northeast
- Former: Dan Crum (2022) — Fund Raising Chairman
- Former: Gerald Brien (2022) — State President
- Former: Greg Mazur (2022) — Vice President Northwest
- Former: Jerry Brien (2021) — State President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc
How much does Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc gave $391K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $404K in grants paid.
How large is Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc?
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $494K.
Where does Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc operate?
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1744936. 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 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
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