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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Brewster Lodge 2101

Brewster, NY · EIN 141442878 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · brewsterelks.org

revenue

$245K

expenses

$232K

net assets

$507K

employees

mission · from form 990

To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, that the benevolent and protective order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks care and Elks share

profile · synthesized from sources

Fraternal organization in Brewster, NY that supports community welfare through charitable programs and member services. Provides scholarships for students related to members, supports youth activities like Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot, and aids veterans and people with disabilities. Operates a social lodge and seasonal pool for members and their families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

#1 primary $0

Assistance and support for community welfare programs, Elks national foundation, handicapped children, hospitalized veterans, youth-oriented activities which include the soccer shoot, hoop shoot, yearly Americanism essay contest, various other charitable programs and more

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Events

Hosts annual events including a car show and other community gatherings

Our Absent Members Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a graduating high school student who is a child or grandchild of a Brewster Elks #2101 member in good standing

Veterans Services

Supports hospitalized veterans and provides services through the Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Youth Activities

Includes Hoop Shoot free throw contest, Soccer Shoot, and Drug Awareness Program for youth in the community

activities · 10 groups

What they do

Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards college scholarships to descendants of members
  
  Provides a $1,000 grant to a graduating high school student who is a child or grandchild of a Brewster Elks #2101 member in good standing.
Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds local charitable projects through grants to Elks Lodges
  
  Allocates funding through the Community Investments Program, contributing $12.5 million to support charitable initiatives run by Elks Lodges.
Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Holds regular organizational meetings
  
  Conducts board of director meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7 PM and house committee meetings at 7:00 PM, with dates communicated via Facebook and newsletter.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts regular weekly dining and social events
  
  Organizes recurring weekly events including Tuesday pasta dinners with meat sauce, Taco Tuesday, Hump Night on Wednesdays, and wing night on Thursdays to foster community engagement.
Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Operates and maintains a community swimming pool
  
  Runs a seasonal community swimming pool with weekend hours starting May 23 and full-time operation beginning June 26.
Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual community events
  
  Hosts the 38th Annual Car Show on August 30, 2026, requiring volunteer participation starting at 7:15am, as part of ongoing community engagement efforts.
Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organizes youth-oriented programs and competitions
  
  Hosts annual youth events including the soccer shoot, hoop shoot, and Americanism essay contest to engage young people in educational and recreational activities.
Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rents lodge facilities and provides catering for private events
  
  Offers rental of the dining room, outdoor grounds, and pool for private events, along with food catering services to support community and personal gatherings.
Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Supports community welfare programs and charitable causes
  
  Provides assistance and support for community welfare initiatives, including contributions to local causes in the Brewster area, donations of food and toys, and support for hospitalized veterans and handicapped children.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports educational infrastructure through in-kind projects
  
  Supported the design, creation, and installation of an outdoor classroom at Temple Beth Elohim in Brewster, including benches, a platform, a podium, and landscaping for use by the Temple Sunday School.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$245K

Contributions & grants$80K32%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$4K2%

Other revenue$162K

expenses

Total expenses$232K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$43K

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineFacilities

balance sheet

Total assets$671K

Cash$119K

Investments$170K

Liabilities$163K

Net assets$507K

Liquid reserves14.9 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.7%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Dom DiMezza	Trustee	3	$5K
Rose Lavelle	Secretary	15	$2K

board members · 9

Andrew Chastant — Trustee
Christopher Kelly — Exalted Ruler
Cindy Guardo — Trustee
Donato Giordano — Leading Knight
Gary Schremek — Trustee
Graig Gronort — Lecturing Knight
Kevin Rodgers — Trustee
Melissa Dinkler — Loyal Knight
Millie Giordano — Treasurer

relationships · 11

Who they work with

CT Cruise News Partner — Partnered with CT Cruise News to provide food and toy donations in 2023.
Denise Partner — Primary contact for event rentals at the Brewster Elks Lodge.
Elks National Foundation Network — Member of the national Elks network that provides funding and support to local lodges.
Elks National Foundation Network — Part of the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, through which national scholarship and youth programs are offered.
Elks National Foundation Network — Participates in national scholarship programs administered by the Elks National Foundation.
Elks National Foundation Network — Receives and provides support as part of the national Elks organization network
Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share public events and maintain a members-only group.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to communicate meeting dates and updates to members.
Home Service Program Partner — Partnered with to serve adults and children with disabilities.
Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association of Putnam and Southern Dutchess Counties Partner — Supported by the Brewster Lodge for services to adults and children with disabilities.
Temple Beth Elohim Partner — Collaborated on the development of an outdoor classroom for use by the Temple Sunday School.

strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Community-Driven Service Model

methodology: community-driven_service
By aligning programs with local community needs and leveraging the national Elks motto "Elks Care. Elks Share," the organization fosters responsive, values-based charitable initiatives because local autonomy strengthens relevance and community trust.
Youth Empowerment Through Service and Leadership

methodology: holistic_scholarship_review
By supporting youth-led service projects and using holistic scholarship selection that values community involvement and personal engagement over GPA, the organization develops leadership and civic responsibility in young people because experiential involvement builds lasting commitment to service.