Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge

Public charity · Grantmaker Westfield, MA EIN: 46-3951033

To serve the people and community through benevolent programs.

Key facts about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge

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.

EIN
46-3951033
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$10,876
Grants made (2026)
6
Average grant
$1,813
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$453,529
Primary geography
Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$454K

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

+35.9% YoY

Grant Count

6

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-32.0% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

WestfieldLudlowAgawamEasthamptonHolyokeSouthwick

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2020 Total only2021 0 grants2022 Total only2023 4 grants2024 3 grants2025 6 grants2026

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2026

Project New Hope: $2KProject New Hope$2KOne Call Away: $2KOne Call Away$2KCommunity Table: $2KCommunity Table$2KWestfield Food Pantry: $2KWestfield Food Pantry$2KBoys and Girls Club: $2KBoys and Girls Club$2KVarious Veterans Activities: $1KVarious Veterans Activities$1K

The largest 2026 recipient was Project New Hope ($2K). Together the top 6 received $11K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Project New Hope Westfield, MAVeteran Support$2,000
One Call Away Agawam, MAVeteran Support$2,000
Community Table Westfield, MAFood Support$2,000
Westfield Food Pantry Westfield, MAFood Support$2,000
Boys and Girls Club Westfield, MAFood Support$1,876
Various Veterans Activities Veterans Support$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$453,529$455,150$464,785
Revenue$131,427$120,563$122,909
Expenses$144,751$129,621$116,997
Net Investment Income$26$250$113

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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

Patricia OConnor — Secretary: $5KPatricia OConnorSecretary$5KLewana L Dyer — Treasurer: $1KLewana L DyerTreasurer$1K

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.

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