Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge
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 culivate good fellowship; continues on schedule O.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,207
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,207
- Median grant
- $10,207
- Total assets
- $177,145
- -7.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 & Protective Order of Elks Lodge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Clay Ray Veterans ($10K).
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
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
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Ray Veterans Excelsior Springs, MO | veterans assistance | $10,207 |
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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 | $177,145 | $163,956 | $180,532 | $10,207 | 1 | $1,630 |
| 2025 | $190,754 | $160,027 | $166,294 | — | — | $1,214 |
| 2024 | $196,825 | $223,203 | $230,251 | — | — | $2 |
| 2023 | $205,143 | $200,970 | $164,919 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $169,457 | $161,935 | $157,192 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $161,659 | $101,922 | $106,142 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $166,089 | $108,451 | $132,283 | — | — | $141 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge is a public charity, based in Excelsior Springs, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Junior Boyce
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ross
Trustee
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2024
Leading Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Keith
Trustee
Lecturing Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Loveall
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Boothe
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deann Baird
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2026)
Theresa Carter
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
$4K (2026)
Donna Benne
Exalted Ruler
Tiler → Loyal Knight, 2025
Loyal Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Barrett
Leading Knight
Lecturing Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2021
Exalted Ruler → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Gatlin
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Darnell
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Rene Sisk (2020–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Keith Roos (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Rhonda Amos (2024–2025) — Leading Knight
- Former: Bill Westerheide (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Nate Hardesty (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Charlie Boyce (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Stokes (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Brett Moore (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eddie Barber (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Strack (2021–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Ryan Newell (2023) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Dave Duncan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jolene Loften (2020–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Lowry Ford (2020–2022) — Esquire
- Former: Bill Clevenger (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: 1 Loftin (2022) — Innerguard
- Former: Jim Loftin (2020–2021) — Innerguard
- Former: Christian Mathews (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Darren McKown (2020) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Herbert Boyce Jr. (2020) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Joel McFarland (2020) — Trustee
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 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Deann Baird (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge reported $177K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $164K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0661215. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
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