Benevolent & Protective Order
Fraternal order under the lodge system for which income obtained is for the exclusive benefit of its members.
Benevolent & Protective Order at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,615
- -14.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,615
- -14.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,615
- Total assets
- $186,608
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 Order funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was BPO Elks of the USA ($12K).
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 Order gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). 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 $8K (2022) to $14K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPO Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | Per Capita Tax | $11,615 |
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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 | $186,608 | $136,760 | $136,642 | $11,615 | 1 | $476 |
| 2025 | $187,261 | $139,708 | $136,629 | $13,517 | 1 | $923 |
| 2024 | $189,195 | $142,242 | $140,496 | $12,160 | 1 | $625 |
| 2023 | $187,506 | $121,700 | $146,816 | $10,247 | 1 | $5 |
| 2022 | $201,355 | $140,956 | $135,813 | $8,107 | 1 | $39 |
| 2021 | $197,886 | $93,448 | $95,793 | $8,153 | 1 | $236 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order is a public charity, based in Tawas City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $476.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dustin Chatt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Haglund
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John St James
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Conn
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schantz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ami Edmonds
Secretary
Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$850 (2024) → $2K (2026)
Eric W. Perrot
Treasurer
Officer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $1K (2026)
Jennifer L. Bruning
Officer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas B. Scherrer
Officer
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry W. Edmonds
Exalted Rule & Officer
Officer → Exalted Rule & Officer, 2026
On filings since 2025
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Sam Spriggs (2024–2025) — Officer
- Former: Christopher J. Jagelewski (2023–2024) — Officer
- Former: George T. Sermon (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Conn (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Bird (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Wesley (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Hackborn (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Stonehouse (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Thompson (2022) — Officer
- Former: Neil Hackborn (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ronald Quinkert Jr. (2022) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Ronald Quinkert Sr. (2022) — Officer
- Former: Raymond Bruning (2021) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Ronald Quinkert (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Shelley Sermon (2021) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Ami Edmonds (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order?
Benevolent & Protective Order reported $187K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $137K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2064495. 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 July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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