Mission
Perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, serve the community through benevolent programs that address unmet needs, and honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Public Charity
Benevolent POE Van Wert Lodge #1197
Benevolent POE Van Wert Lodge #1197 is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Van Wert, OH. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $230K, expenses of $269K, total assets of $613K. Imperigo tracks 2 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $17K.
EIN: 344186510
Van Wert, OH
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$230K
Total Expenses$269K
Total Assets$613K
Grant Records2
Funding Total$17K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
$8,500
COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS PROGRAM
$8,500
Showing up to 5 of 2 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer
Debra Laudick
Trustee
Jessie Harmon
Trustee
John L White
Leading Knight
John Ream
Chaplain
Kathryn L Shaffer
Exalted Ruler
Lynn Etling
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230K | $269K | $613K |
| 2024 | $269K | $270K | $644K |
| 2023 | $251K | $230K | $644K |
| 2022 | $217K | $263K | $641K |
| 2021 | $156K | $211K | $665K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $156K to $230K (+48%), with total assets most recently reported at $613K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.