Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256
To further mutual assistance and good fellowship among members and to support the lodges of the order in Ohio.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 gave $64K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $64,117
- +29.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $32,059
- +29.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $32,059
- Total assets
- $377,768
- +24.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (84% 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 Elk #256 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VFW Charity ($54K). Together the top 2 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 gives
- Giving grew 1065% from 2023 to 2026. 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 $6K (2023) to $64K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $64K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Charity Milford, NH | Program Support | $53,617 |
| Various Local 501C3 Conneaut, OH | Program Support | $10,500 |
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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 | $377,768 | $264,056 | $198,434 | $64,117 | 2 | $24 |
| 2025 | $304,090 | $256,522 | $154,610 | $49,467 | 2 | $23 |
| 2024 | $208,571 | $181,163 | $99,961 | $9,775 | 1 | $14 |
| 2023 | $122,409 | $123,995 | $92,570 | $5,504 | 1 | $13 |
| 2022 | $76,022 | $100,701 | $92,988 | $6,108 | 1 | $12 |
| 2021 | $72,818 | $71,622 | $66,096 | $13,664 | Total only | $10 |
| 2020 | $58,848 | $82,689 | $83,640 | — | — | $17 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 is a public charity, based in Conneaut, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $378K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $24.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 is led by Brad Howard, Trustee Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brad Howard
Trustee Chair
Trustee → Trustee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Savel
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Newcomb
Trustee
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Warren
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Marilyn Gross
Bar Officer
Trustee → Bar Manager, 2022
Bar Manager → Bar Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $600 (2026)
Cynthia Blank
Secretary
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2026)
RICHARD McKENNA
Loyal Knight
Trustee → Loyal Knight, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Blank
Exalted Ruler
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dino Julio
Leading Knight
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Howard
Lecturing Knight
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Brian Bidwell (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Whitman (2023–2024) — Trustee Chair
- Former: Dave Adams (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robbie Dean (2024) — Leading Knight
- Former: Tammy Ingram (2024) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Craig Bancroft (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah Newcomb (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Shelly Vendetti (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Hewlett (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Perkoski (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Thompson (2020) — Exalted Ruler
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 $2K, to Cynthia Blank (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 gave $64K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 reported $378K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $264K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256 has awarded grants in New Hampshire, Ohio.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk #256's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0093790. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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