Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun
Preselected recipients only
Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun is a private foundation in Merced, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,624 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,754. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,624
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,754
- Assets$805,718
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,032 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,688 | 28 | $784,635 |
| 2024 | $43,032 | 27 | $806,614 |
| 2025 | $52,624 | 37 | $805,718 |
How to apply
Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $49,124 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merced Elks Bpo 1240 - Various | Donation | $6,754 |
| College Scholarships | Donation | $5,000 |
| Merced FFA Chapter | Donation | $3,500 |
| El Capitan High School | Donation | $2,500 |
| Love Inc | Donation | $2,450 |
| Make-A-Wish | Donation | $2,000 |
| Merced College Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Merced County Office of Education | Donation | $1,950 |
| Boxing Academy Corporation | Donation | $1,500 |
| CW Parker Ministries | Donation | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Donation | $1,500 |
| 460 Squad Club | Donation | $1,250 |
| Hoover Bank Boosters | Donation | $1,250 |
| Alisha Ann Ruch Burn Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| BCHS Tennis | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boy Scout Troup 88 | Donation | $1,000 |
| Casa of Merced County | Donation | $1,000 |
| First Southern Baptist Church | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lancer 4-H | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced County Human Services Agency | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced County Operation Christmas | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced High School Band | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced Skimmers Swim Team | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced Theater Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merced Youth Baseball Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Old Town Atwater | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tree House Tutoring | Donation | $1,000 |
| El Capitan High School Girls Soccer | Donation | $1,000 |
| MHS Quarterback Club | Donation | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $500 |
| McSwain School | Donation | $500 |
| Tenya Middle School | Donation | $500 |
| Merced Union High School District | Donation | $440 |
| Merced High School Girls Soccer | Donation | $350 |
| Buhach Colony High School | Donation | $300 |
| Merced Sunrise Rotary | Donation | $280 |
Officers and trustees
- James Pacheco
- Jane Lozano
- Len Samuelson
Questions people ask
Does Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun give?
$52,624 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun?
Its 2025 filing lists James Pacheco (Exalted Rule), Jane Lozano (Secretary) and Len Samuelson (Treasurer).
What does Elks Park Scholarship & Charity Fun fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.