Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115
To inculcate the principles 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.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 reported $1K in grants paid in 2022 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2022)
- $1,141 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -78.5% vs 2021
- Total assets
- $230,762
- -1.5% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $6,022
- -97.3% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $27
- -99.9% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $9,632
- -32.2% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $5K (2021). In 2022 it reported $1K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Making A Difference Reading, PA | Veterans Programs | $2,000 |
| West Berks Mission District Reading, PA | Veterans Programs | $2,000 |
| Elks Home Service Programs Chicago, IL | Elkdom Programs | $1,296 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $230,762 | $6,022 | $9,632 | $1,141 | Total only | $27 |
| 2021 | $234,374 | $221,948 | $14,212 | $5,296 | 3 | $24,467 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 is a public charity, based in Reading, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2022, it reported $1K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $27.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115's 2022 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David C Sassaman
Trustee - One Year
Trustee - Two Year → Trustee - One Year, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Demarco
Trustee - Three Year
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Spencer
Trustee - Two Year
Trustee - One Year → Trustee - Two Year, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyn L Swavely
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angel L Torres
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara A Rowlands
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda L Spencer
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elwood J Oxenreider
Esteemed Leading Knight
Exalted Ruler → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G McCarthy
Esteemed Loyal Knight
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M Antosy
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William R Thurber (2021) — Inner Guard
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 reported $1K in grants paid in 2022 on its 2022 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2021 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 reported $231K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6K.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 operate?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115 has awarded grants in Illinois, Pennsylvania.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #115's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0400960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated October 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 July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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