Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge
To serve the people and community through benevolent programs.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge gave $11K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,876
- +35.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,813
- -32.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $453,529
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% 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 Lodge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Project New Hope ($2K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
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 $8K (2021) to $11K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project New Hope Westfield, MA | Veteran Support | $2,000 |
| One Call Away Agawam, MA | Veteran Support | $2,000 |
| Community Table Westfield, MA | Food Support | $2,000 |
| Westfield Food Pantry Westfield, MA | Food Support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Westfield, MA | Food Support | $1,876 |
| Various Veterans Activities | Veterans Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $453,529 | $131,427 | $144,751 | $10,876 | 6 | $26 |
| 2025 | $455,150 | $120,563 | $129,621 | $8,000 | 3 | $250 |
| 2024 | $464,785 | $122,909 | $116,997 | $8,500 | 4 | $113 |
| 2023 | $453,307 | $102,010 | $105,022 | $8,500 | Total only | $9 |
| 2022 | $454,933 | $94,007 | $102,867 | — | — | $315 |
| 2021 | $458,667 | $55,070 | $80,807 | $7,500 | Total only | $8 |
| 2020 | $474,997 | $141,512 | $152,241 | — | — | — |
"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 Lodge
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge is a public charity, based in Westfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $454K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $26.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Russell P Gedminas
Trustee
Exalted Ruler → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2023
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carl Hartdegan
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Carol Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
James Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Betsy Grasso
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Lewana L Dyer
Treasurer
Exalted Ruler → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Patricia OConnor
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $0 (2026)
John J Pellan III
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Leading Knight → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2023
Esteemed Leading Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Milton Vazquez Sr.
Exalted Ruler
Esquire → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Exalted Ruler, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Donald Loiselle
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Esquire → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Levesque
Chaplain
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary Fontaine
Esteemed Leading Knight
Trustee → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Alex Campurciani
Inner Guard
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Sam Dyer
Esquire
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Sue Haluch
Tiler
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Christopher J Chistolini (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Roland Perkins (2020–2025) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Alana Nguyen (2025) — Tiler
- Former: Samantha Gulsvig (2025) — Inner Guard
- Former: Dennis Donovan (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Lacroix (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jean Mochak (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie Wright (2023–2024) — Tiler
- Former: Nathan Nunez (2023–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Patrick Wiatrowski (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robin Belville (2023–2024) — Inner Guard
- Former: Anne M Pellan-Shea (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Donna Slocombe (2022) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Christine M Osella (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer A Perry (2020–2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Kurt Neylon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Perry (2020–2021) — Tiler
- Former: Scott J Hampton (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Andras Sr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brian J Boldini (2020) — Leading Knight
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Patricia OConnor (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge gave $11K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's typical grant size?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,813, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge give grants?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westfield, MA (4 grants).
Does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Support" (3 grants).
Who are Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's largest grantees?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's largest 2026 grantees include Project New Hope ($2,000), One Call Away ($2,000) and Community Table ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge reported $454K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $131K.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3951033. 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
(5)
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 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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