Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487
Scholarships, Community Affairs, Childrens Activities, Member Activities, and Charities
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 gave $4K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,500
- -61.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $679,509
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 and Protective Order of Elks 487 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Clarksburg Elem School ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2026) to $9K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Elem School Clarksburg, MA | Fence for Daycare | $3,500 |
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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 | $679,509 | $138,750 | $130,768 | $3,500 | 1 | $8,104 |
| 2025 | $670,473 | $164,802 | $129,024 | $9,000 | 3 | $6,385 |
| 2024 | $633,868 | $159,603 | $113,654 | $8,500 | 2 | $10,358 |
| 2023 | $588,049 | $140,980 | $107,474 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $553,270 | $143,486 | $97,312 | $7,500 | 2 | $588 |
| 2021 | $513,840 | $39,960 | $66,177 | $5,500 | Total only | $739 |
"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 487
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 is a public charity, based in North Adams, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $680K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Sacco
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dennis Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew Labonte
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Merrick
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Richard Lussier Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Douglas Merrick
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Catherine Crowther
Esquire
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2023
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esquire, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beverly Merrick
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esquire → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2024
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Taylor
Chaplain
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kurt Christian
Esteemed Loyal Knight
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
William Schrade Jr.
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Albert Mancuso
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Crystal Hoffman
Tiler
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Nicole Renaud
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Pause
Inner Guard
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Elizabeth Manns (2021–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: James Martin (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Nicki Renaud (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Colin Feliz (2023–2025) — Inner Guard
- Former: Michael Resse (2025) — Tiler
- Former: Craig Comstock (2024) — Tiler
- Former: Mekayla Bailey (2021–2023) — Esteemed Leading Knight
- Former: Richard Lacosse (2021–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: David Dunn (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ken Leclair (2022–2023) — Tiler
- Former: Terry Warner (2022–2023) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: William Scharde Jr. (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Edward Lacosse (2021–2022) — Inner Guard
- Former: Anthony Sacco Jr. (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Recasse Jr. (2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Paulette Remillard (2021) — Exalted Ruler
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Douglas Merrick (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 gave $4K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 reported $680K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 operate?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487 has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 487's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1079690. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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