Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund
WOOSTER ELKS LODGE NO 1346 is a private foundation based in Wooster, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists 56 grants totaling $143,500, including support for community organizations, youth activities, veterans, health-related services, and adaptive sports. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 62 grants totaling $113,490.
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund gave $113K across 62 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $113,490
- -20.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 62
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,830
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,545
- Total assets
- $16,905
- -26.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (17 of 62, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 262-0806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wayne County Community Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining shares were 2% each to recipients in New York and Maryland, and 1% each to recipients in Illinois and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 17 of 62 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2024) to $144K (2025). In 2026 it made 62 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Community Foundation Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Wooster Emblem Club Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $5,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Ohio Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $4,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $4,500 |
| Ohio's Hospice Lifecare Wooster, OH | Charitable Support; Childrens Program | $4,500 |
| YMCA of Wayne County Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $4,500 |
| People to People Ministries Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $3,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Wooster, OH | Charitable Support | $3,000 |
| Triway High School Wooster, OH | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| United Way of Wayne & Holmes County Wooster, OH | Charitable Support; Reading Under the Lights | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,905 | $119,490 | $125,633 | $113,490 | 62 | $113,490 | $600 |
| 2025 | $23,048 | $143,724 | $157,533 | $143,500 | 56 | $143,500 | $1,172 |
| 2024 | $36,857 | $111,950 | $118,804 | $105,532 | 38 | $105,532 | $1,984 |
| 2023 | $43,711 | $71,500 | $95,072 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $600 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including youth football, veterans, adaptive sports, hospice care, and community services.
Among the grantees, People to People Ministries describes its work as providing emergency assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Wayne County, Ohio. OnEighty describes services including domestic violence shelter, counseling, education, and treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug addiction and abuse. The Children’s Advocacy Center describes its mission as helping and healing children and families traumatized by abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 56 itemized grants totaling $143,500. Grants ranged from $300 to $12,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed award was $12,000 to Wooster Youth Instructional Football for Mauer Field improvements. Other notable awards included $6,000 each to Wayne County Community Foundation and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 255; $5,500 each to Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare and Wooster Emblem Club; and $5,000 to Adaptive Sports Ohio. People to People Ministries, the Children’s Advocacy Center, and OnEighty each received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Meyer as Chair, Susan Troyer as Treasurer, and Lisa Chittenden as VP/Secretary. Trustees listed are Joel Troyer, Sean Teter, Al Conrad, Suzanne Stocksdale, Kevin Baker, and Richard Wohlford.
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund is led by Lisa Chittenden, Chair since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lisa Chittenden
Chair
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
Vice President & Secretary → Chair, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Conrad
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Troyer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Teter
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wohlford
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Troyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Meyer
Secretary
Chair → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Suzanne Stocksdale (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Casey Cicconetti (2023–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "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 Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund
How much does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund give each year?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund gave $113K across 62 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $144K across 56 grants.
What is Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's median grant in 2026 was $1,545, and its average grant was $1,830, across 62 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund that year got $1K on average.
Where does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund give grants?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (42 grants), West Salem, OH (2 grants) and Apple Creek, OH (2 grants).
Who are Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Wayne County Community Foundation ($6,000), Wooster Emblem Club ($5,500) and Adaptive Sports Ohio ($4,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund reported $17K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $600 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including youth football, veterans, adaptive sports, hospice care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's EIN?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0820936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wooster-elks-lodge-no-1346-charitable-fund-morg_6b3d4c778b2a4cdea0f91c8f7d73cc66
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