Benevolent & Protective
To promote fellowship through patriotic and charitable activities and to provide a meeting place for members who share a common philosophy and concern for the community.
Benevolent & Protective at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,270
- -35.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,270
- -35.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,270
- Total assets
- $768,167
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Silver Towers Camp ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Benevolent & Protective gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $24K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Towers Camp Ripton, VT | Camp for People with Disabilities | $15,270 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $768,167 | $222,787 | $221,891 | $15,270 | 1 | $11,753 |
| 2025 | $781,100 | $206,159 | $236,450 | $23,674 | 1 | $7,412 |
| 2024 | $807,388 | $197,693 | $246,699 | $22,696 | 1 | $9,479 |
| 2023 | $849,822 | $149,113 | $226,364 | $17,017 | 1 | $-23,801 |
| 2022 | $909,802 | $241,277 | $190,265 | $10,851 | 1 | $6,145 |
| 2021 | $851,582 | $102,980 | $189,352 | $14,759 | 1 | $3,223 |
About Benevolent & Protective
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective is a public charity, based in Brattleboro, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $768K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara Wallace
Trustee- Yr
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Trustee- Yr, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Peter Randall
Trustee- Yr
Prv Exalted Rlr → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Trustee- Yr, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Buchanan
Trustee- Yr
Trustee → Trustee- Yr, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Daniels
Trustee- Yr
Lecturing Knigh → Loyal Knight, 2025
Loyal Knight → Trustee- Yr, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Millerick
Trustee- Yr
Trustee → Trustee- Yr, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gouger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Nancy Kerylow
Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $47K (2026)
Brenda Emery
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2025) → $6K (2026)
Jeffrey Dixon
Exalter Ruler
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2025
Exalted Ruler → Exalter Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa McAuliffe
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Squires
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knigh → Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Macmenamin
Lecturng Knight
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Steven Nelson (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen E. Zelenakas (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Lopez (2021–2024) — Esquire
- Former: Jeffrey Kerylow (2021–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Jean Wilde (2024) — Tiler
- Former: Macmenamin (2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Paul Beebe (2024) — Inner Guard
- Former: Eugene Whitney Jr. (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Stanley (2023) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Dana Zelanakas (2021–2022) — Lecturing Knigh
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $47K, to Nancy Kerylow (Manager). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective
How much does Benevolent & Protective give each year?
Benevolent & Protective gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective?
Benevolent & Protective reported $768K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective operate?
Benevolent & Protective has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Benevolent & Protective's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0119710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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