Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Wooster, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,500 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$143,500
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$10,748
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,532 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $105,532 | 38 | $36,857 |
| 2024 | $143,500 | 56 | $10,748 |
How to apply
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund 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.
What Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 50 | $132,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wooster Youth Instructional Football | Mauer field improvements | $12,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | Charitable support | $6,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 255 | Charitable support | $6,000 |
| Ohio's Hospice Lifecare | Charitable support; childrens program | $5,500 |
| Wooster Emblem Club | Charitable support | $5,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Ohio | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Trinity United Church | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| People to People Ministries | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Oneeighty | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| United Way of Wayne & Holmes County | Charitable support; reading under the lights | $3,500 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Charitable support | $3,500 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Wayne County Dog Shelter | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Christian Childrens Home | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Wooster Hope Center | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Cerebal Palsy Fund | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Wooster Wrestling Club | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Wayne County Crippled Children and Adults | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Quota Club | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry of Wayne County | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| The Caring Closet | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Triway Local Schools | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Wayne County Volunteer Guardian Association | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Nick Amster Workshop | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Vantage Aging | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Northwestern Ruritans | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Ohuddle | Charitable support, mentor program | $2,000 |
| Wayne County Regional Training Facility | Charitable support; equipment | $2,000 |
| Stirrup Courage | Charitable support; inclusivity equipment | $2,000 |
| Wooster Township Fire & Rescue | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Wayne County Special Olympics | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Viola Startzman Clinic | Charitable support; mental health initiative | $2,000 |
| Elks National Foundation | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Ida Sue School | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis of Wooster | Charitable support; safety town | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Wayne County | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Lost Warriors Veterans Association | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Includeability | Charitable support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Troyer
- Sean Teter
- Al Conrad
- Suzanne Stocksdale
- John Meyer
- Susan Troyer
- Lisa Chittenden
- Kevin Baker
- Richard Wohlford
Questions people ask
Does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund give?
$143,500 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Troyer (Trustee), Sean Teter (Trustee), Al Conrad (Trustee) and Suzanne Stocksdale (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.