Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394
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, the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of America will serve the people and commmunities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 reported $13K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $13,222 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +138.2% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $291,097
- -7.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $121,451
- -4.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $143,380
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $13K (2026). In 2026 it reported $13K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Tag Buddies Billings, MT | Mission Advancement | $5,550 |
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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 | $291,097 | $121,451 | $143,380 | $13,222 | Total only | — |
| 2025 | $313,576 | $127,607 | $138,530 | $5,550 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $324,331 | $23,794 | $90,296 | $1,777 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $390,948 | $1,275,901 | $575,651 | — | — | $655,741 |
| 2022 | $2,162,069 | $498,472 | $651,200 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,233,947 | $411,570 | $647,148 | — | — | $12 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 is a public charity, based in Billings, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $291K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $13K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bill Strever
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Ulrich
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Nafts
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025) → $5K (2026)
Doug Lentsch
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight → Lecturng Knight, 2023
Lecturng Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bradley
Lecturing Knigh
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2024
Leading Knight → Lecturing Knigh, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Risa
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Gunn
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denny Salveson
Loyal Knight
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Stella Connelly (2021–2024) — Tiler
- Former: Harry Geertz (2022–2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Becky King (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Erik Begany (2024) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Ted Slough (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Hilliard (2022–2023) — Leading Knight
- Former: Cindy Taul (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Julie Hilliard (2022–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Candice Urlich (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Paris (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Pederson (2021–2022) — Lecturng Knight
- Former: Jan Amen (2021–2022) — Chaplin
- Former: Jeffery Isom (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Yakawich (2021–2022) — Esquire
- Former: Winifred Tookes (2021–2022) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Bryce Glen (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Leslie Glen (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marlin Overstreet (2022) — 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 $5K, to Jeff Hansen (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 reported $13K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 reported $291K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $121K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394 has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 394's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0131562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 2, 2026)
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