Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345
To inculate the princeples 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. The benevolent and protective order of the elks of the united states of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 gave $17K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,165
- +37.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,165
- +37.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,165
- Total assets
- $569,051
- -5.3% 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 Order of 0345 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Rutland, VT | — | $17,165 |
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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 | $569,051 | $162,260 | $193,706 | $17,165 | 1 | $841 |
| 2025 | $601,157 | $168,407 | $168,499 | $12,458 | 1 | $951 |
| 2024 | $600,455 | $178,906 | $179,144 | $10,441 | 1 | $447 |
| 2023 | $147,701 | $200,524 | $178,430 | — | — | $303 |
| 2022 | $149,909 | $146,733 | $163,666 | $5,500 | Total only | $23 |
| 2020 | $644,898 | $128,323 | $122,922 | — | — | $626 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 is a public charity, based in Rutland, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $569K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $841.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Guara
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ravenna
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Barker
Trustee
Director → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeff Hawkins
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Marissa Blake
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Heather Gaura
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2026)
Michael Gauthier
Treasurer
Exalted Ruler → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2026)
Barbara Watters
Exalted Ruler
Director → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Christopher Summers
Loyal Knight
Director → Loyal Knight, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Hugh Spafford
Inner Guard
Director → Inner Guard, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lori Baxter
Leading Knight
Director → Lectur Knight, 2025
Lectur Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Richard Walker (2020–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Thomas Cagney (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Dina Spafford (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Gauthier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristina Pollard (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nick Ransom (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Westbay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Cagney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Trisha Daglish (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $5K, to Heather Gaura (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 gave $17K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345?
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 reported $569K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345 has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of 0345's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0154395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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