Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER is a public charity based in Aspen, Colorado, formed in 1988. The organization states that it provides charitable assistance to individuals and organizations and hosts community events.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,751,414
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $993,323
- -10.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $247,894
- +48.1% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $992,301
- +11.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224
- Contact
Mailing address: 510 E Hyman Ave 300, Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (970) 925-3516
Website: https://aspenelks.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 recipients are located in Colorado, Florida, Washington, New York, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $99K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder, CO | Scholarships | $23,600 |
| Unclaimed Scholarships to Be Paid Aspen, CO | Scholarships | $13,698 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Scholarships | $12,660 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Scholarships | $10,542 |
| Denison University Granville, OH | Scholarships | $6,220 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | Scholarships | $6,220 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $5,320 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | Scholarships | $5,220 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $5,220 |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | Scholarships | $5,220 |
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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 | $6,751,414 | $993,323 | $992,301 | — | — | $247,894 |
| 2025 | $6,740,658 | $1,106,284 | $892,197 | — | — | $167,392 |
| 2024 | $6,477,333 | $973,165 | $822,255 | — | — | $212,267 |
| 2023 | $6,209,294 | $559,523 | $871,683 | $99,140 | 11 | $-142,631 |
| 2022 | $6,435,999 | $962,301 | $931,610 | — | — | $253,595 |
| 2021 | $6,447,395 | $908,235 | $661,771 | $85,500 | 24 | $304,520 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide charitable assistance to individuals and organizations and host community events.” Its program description also identifies community services, grants, and scholarships.
Among the organizations listed as 2023 recipients are several universities. Colorado State University’s grantee description says CSU STRATA aids universities in the Colorado State University System in their research and educational efforts. Pacific Lutheran University says it seeks to educate students for lives of inquiry, service, leadership, and care for others, the community, and the earth. Syracuse University describes its mission as supporting student success through, among other things, global study and experiential learning. Emory University says its mission is to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
Grantmaking
Listed 2023 recipients include Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado ($12,660); the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida ($10,542); Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington ($6,220); Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York ($5,220); and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia ($5,220). The University of Miami’s description refers readers to its Form 990 for its mission.
The filing data reports a grant count of zero for 2024, 2025, and 2026. The available information does not state the total amount or number of grants made in 2023, typical grant size, or how to apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Barry Bromka as lodge manager; Michele Goodhard as trustee chair/president; Jack Albright, Jay Parker, and Diane Spicer as trustees; Sara Haneman as leading knight; Susan Arenella as loyal knight; Janice Vos Caudill as secretary; Mark Murphy as treasurer; and Colby Stanton as lecturing knight.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 is led by Michele Goodhard, Trustee Chair & President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michele Goodhard
Trustee Chair & President
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2025
Trustee → Trustee Chair & President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Spicer
Trustee
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Albright
Trustee
Leading Knight → Exhalted Ruler, 2025
Exhalted Ruler → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Brabec
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2025
Chair → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Bromka
Lodge Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $123K (2026)
Janice Vos Caudill
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$28K (2025) → $28K (2026)
Mark Murphy
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
$5K (2026)
Robert Ephlin
Lodge Manager
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$5K (2026)
Kori Davidson
Exhalted Ruler
Esquire → Lecturing Knight, 2025
Lecturing Knight → Exhalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ann Haneman
Leading Knight
Inner Guard → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Stanton
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Arenella
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Carolyn Barabe (2023–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: James Pratt (2023–2025) — Leading Knight
- Former: Richard Walterscheid (2023–2025) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Frederick F. Head (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Bryan Larsen (2021–2024) — Alternate Rep to Gl
- Former: John Baker (2021–2024) — Tiler
- Former: Scott M. Martin (2023–2024) — Presiding Justice
- Former: Deborah Stein (2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Michael Haman (2024) — Trustee Chair
- Former: Deb Stein (2021–2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Michael Faas (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Haman (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Head (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tom McCabe (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Juleah Markatos (2021–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Peter McClain (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Teraissa McGovern (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Beth Hagerty (2021) — Secretary · Filing note: Resigned 32221
- Former: Grant Amudnson (2021) — Treasurer & Bartender
- Former: Kelly Beal (2021) — Lodge Manager · Filing note: Resigned 5320
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 $123K, to Barry Bromka (Lodge Manager). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $993K.
What does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide charitable assistance to individuals and organizations and host community events.” Its program description also identifies community services, grants, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aspenelks.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224 make grants?
The listed 2023 recipients are located in Colorado, Florida, Washington, New York, and Georgia.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #224's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0146948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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